FTC Energy Labeling Compliance Service for Lighting Products

Professionally providing compliance services in line with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) energy labeling requirements – ensuring your lighting products correctly use the Lighting Facts label and meet mandatory labeling requirements for the U.S. market.

We focus exclusively on FTC label compliance for lighting products, offering a one‑stop service from label design and energy data verification to compliance review, so your lighting products have clear, compliant labeling.

I. What is this service?

The FTC energy label is a mandatory labeling requirement for lighting products enforced by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. Its purpose is to provide consumers with accurate, uniform energy information.

1. Regulatory basis
FTC 16 CFR Part 305 (Lighting Labeling Rule)

2. Core requirements

• Lighting Facts label: Mandatory disclosure of key parameters such as brightness (lumens), wattage (watts), lifetime (hours), and color temperature (Kelvin).

• Package labeling requirement: Standardized energy information must appear prominently on the product packaging.

• Online sales disclosure: Complete energy information must also be provided when products are sold online.

3. Important note
The FTC label is mandatory. Lighting products that are not labeled as required face risks of de‑listing and penalties.

II. Who needs FTC labeling compliance for lighting products?

All lighting products sold in the U.S. market must meet FTC labeling requirements:

✅ Lighting manufacturers: Companies that produce various lighting products.
✅ Lighting importers: Companies that import lighting products into the U.S. market from abroad.
✅ Brand owners: Companies that place their own brand on lighting products.
✅ Distributors: Companies that sell lighting products in the U.S. market.

III. Our service process

We provide a professional, step‑by‑step FTC labeling compliance service for lighting products:

Step 1: Product testing and data verification

• Test key parameters such as luminous efficacy and lifetime in a professional energy efficiency laboratory.

• Verify the consistency between actual product performance and declared parameters.

Step 2: Label design and review

• Design the Lighting Facts label in accordance with the FTC standard format.

• Review the accuracy and compliance of the label content.

Step 3: Packaging and labeling guidance

• Provide guidance on specific requirements for label placement, size, etc.

• Review energy information disclosure on online sales pages.

Step 4: Compliance documentation delivery

• Deliver complete compliance label files.

• Provide ongoing compliance support and update services.

IV. Core materials you need to prepare

To ensure smooth compliance, please prepare the following:

(1) Product information
Lighting model, specifications.

(2) Test reports
Test data for lumens, wattage, color temperature, color rendering index, etc.

(3) Packaging design
Product packaging design drafts or photos.

(4) Declared information
The various parameter declarations planned for use on the label.

V. Why choose our FTC service for lighting products?

1. Professional lighting testing experience – We focus on lighting product testing and have in‑depth knowledge of labeling requirements specific to the lighting industry.

2. Integrated testing resources – We have a professional optoelectronics laboratory to ensure accurate and reliable test data.

3. Precise compliance control – We are familiar with the latest FTC enforcement trends and help you avoid common compliance pitfalls.

4. Efficient service process – Our standardised label design process completes compliance work quickly.

5. Cost‑optimised solutions – We offer the most cost‑effective compliance solutions.

Shenzhen Zhongwei Inspection – Energy Efficiency Compliance Center – providing one‑stop testing and certification solutions for your lighting product market access to the United States.

VI. Accreditations and frequently asked questions

1. Accreditations
Our laboratory holds CMA, CNAS and IAS accreditations.

2. Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the difference between the FTC label and ENERGY STAR certification?
A: The FTC label is a mandatory basic information disclosure requirement, while ENERGY STAR is a voluntary high‑efficiency certification. Both can be applied for simultaneously.

Q: Which lighting products require the FTC label?
A: Most general lighting products, including LED lamps, CFLs, and incandescent lamps, are covered. Specialty lighting products may be exempt.

Q: How long is the FTC label valid?
A: The labeling requirement remains valid as long as the product design and performance parameters do not change. When changes occur, the label must be updated.

Q: What are the consequences of not using the FTC label?
A: Products may be required to be removed from the market and face FTC penalties, including civil fines.

Q: Is it necessary to display FTC label information for online sales?
A: Yes. Complete Lighting Facts label information must be shown when selling online.

VII. Schedule your test

Professional FTC labeling compliance service for lighting products helps your products display the correct labels and enter the U.S. market smoothly.

Choose us to make compliance simple.

Email us now for your FTC label solution and quote for lighting products.