International LED Technology Development and Standards Deployment (Dec. 2009 / Cleantech Development Program)

This report is to introduce the international practice in the LED light standards and related practice in quality control and to make policy suggestions to the LED industry development and to establish and maintain a good reputation for the LED industry in China. The LED industry is a data based industry, the effective testing, standards and labeling system is key to improve the quality of LED lighting industry. The standard and labeling system need to be transparent and developed efficiently to guide the development of LED products. Education for both consumers and manufacturers is very important to ensure high quality products are recognized. The SSL products with great design and high energy efficiency parameters need to be rewarded by offering the rebate to the products and put them in the LED eligibility list for the public and private sectors to choose from. It is also very important to harmonize the testing procedures and international standards on LED products. The LED market development needs to get many essential pulls from technology development, smart system design, monetary incentives, customers recognition and acceptance and great distribution channels.