Signify has released the Philips LED A-class bulbs that meet the most stringent EU Ecodesign and energy labelling regulations that come into effect 1 September 2021.

The new Philips LED bulbs come with a longer lifespan, giving customers an energy-efficient solution as well as a smart investment for the future. The bulbs are available in 40 and 60W equivalents.

For an A-class rating under the new regulations, lighting products have to reach an energy efficiency of 210lm/W. Signify has developed and designed four regular A-shape light bulbs that meet these criteria, meaning they consume 60% less power to achieve the same light output and quality as standard Philips LED bulbs.

The new Philips LED A-class bulbs – which meet the high-quality Philips EyeComfort criteria – are the brand’s most energy-efficient lamps in this shape yet. Consumers can benefit from a 3.5 times longer life span than Philips LED’s regular A-shape equivalents as the new bulbs are able to shine light for approximately 50,000 hours. This translates into an average lifetime of 50 years, which provides consumers with a smart investment in the long run, for both the planet as their purse.

“Our passion for a better and more sustainable world pushed us to further innovate and increase the energy efficiency of our LED lighting. With this technological breakthrough, we created our most energy-efficient lamp in this shape yet, while maintaining the same high quality of LED lighting that our customers are used to,” Signify business unit leader LED lamps and luminaires Michael Rombouts says.

“This innovation puts us well ahead of new EU regulations and this is just the beginning. We will continue to provide consumers the best quality of LED lighting, while we relentlessly work on further product improvements to contribute to a better world.”