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1.—(1) If a light source is intended to be marketed through a point of sale, a label produced in the format and containing information set out in this Schedule must be printed on the individual packaging.
(2) Subject to sub-paragraph (6), suppliers may choose the standard or small sized label format shown in paragraph 2.
(3) The label must be—
(a)for the standard sized label, at least 36 mm wide and 72 mm high;
(b)for the small label, at least 20 mm wide and 54 mm high.
(4) The packaging must not be smaller than 20 mm wide and 54 mm high.
(5) Where the label is printed in a larger format, its content must remain proportionate to the specifications above.
(6) The small label must not be used on packaging with a width of 36 mm or more.
(7) The label and the arrow indicating the energy efficiency class may be printed in monochrome only if all other information on the packaging, including graphics, is printed in monochrome.
(8) If the label is not printed on the part of the packaging intended to face the prospective customer, an arrow containing the letter of the energy efficiency class as shown in Figure 2 must be displayed on that part as follows—
(a)the colour of the arrow must match the colour of the energy efficiency class as specified in paragraph 3;
(b)the label must be clearly visible and legible;
(c)the letter in the energy efficiency class arrow must be positioned in the centre of the rectangular part of the arrow, with a border of 0.5 pt in black around the arrow and the letter of the energy efficiency class.
Figure 2
Coloured/monochrome left/right arrow for the part of the packaging facing the prospective customer
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