The notified Protocol establishes the energy efficiency certification procedure for self-ballasted LED lamps covered by International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard No. 62612:2015-10 and presenting the following characteristics:

•  intended for domestic and similar general lighting purposes;

•  a rated power up to 60 W;

•  a rated voltage of > 50 V a.c. up to 250 V a.c.;

•  B15d, B22d, E11, E12, E14, E17, E26, E27, GU10, GZ10 and GX53 caps;

•  producing white light;

•  inorganic LEDs.

The Protocol covers LED lamps with filaments that imitate the filaments of incandescent lamps. It also covers dimmable lamps.

The following products are not covered: LED panels for domestic use; round LED spotlights (recessed); and RGB LED lamps.