Environmental NGOs urge the Commission to revoke exemptions for all linear fluorescent lamps with a 12-month transition period, rather than the proposed 18 months for T5 and T8 lamps. They argue LED replacements are widely available with 91-93% compatibility, and delays cost €16.8 million daily in lost efficiency savings. This would eliminate mercury pollution from lighting and advance their toxic-free environment mandate.
Lighting manufacturers lose revenue from selling older fluorescent lamp technology longer.