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So watt's a lumen? The EU's bright idea to rename light bulbs
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So watt's a lumen? The EU's bright idea to rename light bulbs
By Sean Poulter
Last updated at 1:08 AM on 25th May 2009
Light bulbs will no longer be labelled in watts under new EU rules.
It has decided to replace the energy measurement - named after the 18th century British inventor James Watt - with 'lumens', which identify how much light a bulb gives out.
Under the new labelling system, due to be introduced in September next year, a 60W light bulb will be renamed with its equivalent, 800Lm.
The EU claimed that the rules - which come as Europe phases out traditional light bulbs in favour of energy-saving ones - will enable consumers to make better-informed choices.
But critics of the decision claimed it would merely lead to widespread confusion.
They pointed out that many Britons remain unsure about energy-saving light bulbs because of the difficulties of disposing of them and health concerns.
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