Intertek Announces New White Paper: Eco-Design Directive (EuP): Analysis of the Implementing Measures - Non-Directional Household Lamps and Street & Office Lighting

Chicago, IL, July 18, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Intertek (LSE: ITRK), a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services, has announced the availability of a new white paper titled: Eco-Design Directive (EuP): Analysis of the Implementing Measures - Non-directional Household Lamps and Street & Office Lighting.

On March 24th the European Union (EU) commission adopted the implementing measures for non-directional household lamps and street & office lighting. According to the regulation for non-directional household lamps, all incandescent lamps will be phased out from the EU market starting September 1st, 2009. The first stage's requirement for street & office lighting is April 13th, 2010. The white paper covers:

EuP Directive in brief
Products affected
Regulation 244/2009 for non-directional household lamps
Regulation 245/2009 for fluorescent lamps without integrated ballast, for high intensity discharge lamps, and for ballasts and luminaires able to operate such lamps
Timelines

Visit the link below to download this paper today
www.intertek-etlsemko.com/euplghwp

For further information, please contact:

Linda Hall
Field Marketing Manager
Telephone: 616-656-1347
linda.hall@intertek.com

###

About Intertek
Intertek is a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a wide range of industries around the world. From auditing and inspection, to testing, quality assurance and certification, Intertek people are dedicated to adding value to customers' products and processes, supporting their success in the global marketplace. Intertek has the expertise, resources and global reach to support its customers through its network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 23,000 people in 110 countries around the world. For further information, visit www.intertek-etlsemko.com.