Doha: Qatar General Organisation for Standardisation (QS) at the Ministry of Municipality and Environment yesterday banned sale and import of high-glow lamps.
The decision which comes into force on November 1, includes incandescent Tungsten light bulbs (40 and 60 watts).
The authority said the step comes as part of its commitment to protect the environment, maintain public wealth and individuals’ properties and sustainability to create clean environment in line with Qatar National Strategy 2030. It urged traders and importers to refrain from selling and importing the incandescent light lamps for the sake of public interest. QS emphasised that it will carry out intensive inspection campaigns to prevent the import and circulation of high-glow bulbs in collaboration with authorities concerned.
Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) enforced ban on sale and import of incandescent Tungsten light bulbs (75 and 100 watts) in collaboration with the ministry and other entities concerned last May. The aim as stated then is to reduce electricity consumption and minimise harmful carbon emissions as part of its ‘Better Living in Qatar’ initiative. Under the National Programme of Conservation and Energy Efficiency (Tarsheed), Kahramaa launched campaigns to raise awareness about the negative impacts of incandescent lamps and encourage the use of energy-saving bulbs/lights which reduce energy consumption.
The Peninsula
Doha: Qatar General Organisation for Standardisation (QS) at the Ministry of Municipality and Environment yesterday banned sale and import of high-glow lamps.
The decision which comes into force on November 1, includes incandescent Tungsten light bulbs (40 and 60 watts).
The authority said the step comes as part of its commitment to protect the environment, maintain public wealth and individuals’ properties and sustainability to create clean environment in line with Qatar National Strategy 2030. It urged traders and importers to refrain from selling and importing the incandescent light lamps for the sake of public interest. QS emphasised that it will carry out intensive inspection campaigns to prevent the import and circulation of high-glow bulbs in collaboration with authorities concerned.
Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) enforced ban on sale and import of incandescent Tungsten light bulbs (75 and 100 watts) in collaboration with the ministry and other entities concerned last May. The aim as stated then is to reduce electricity consumption and minimise harmful carbon emissions as part of its ‘Better Living in Qatar’ initiative. Under the National Programme of Conservation and Energy Efficiency (Tarsheed), Kahramaa launched campaigns to raise awareness about the negative impacts of incandescent lamps and encourage the use of energy-saving bulbs/lights which reduce energy consumption.
The Peninsula
