Lighting is Regulated
Lighting is Regulated
In Ontario, lighting products such as bulbs, tubes, and lamps are regulated under the Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) Regulation. Ryse Solutions can ensure that your business complies with these regulations by managing the collection, recycling, and proper disposal of lighting products.
What Lighting is Included?
What Lighting is Included?
According to RPRA the following types of lighting are included in the regulation:
- Bulbs
- Dimmable light bulb
- Fluorescent bulb
- Halogen bulb
- Headlight bulb
- High intensity discharge (HID) lamp
- Indicator Lights
- Incandescent bulb
- Lamp
- Light emitting diode (LED) bulb
- Mini and miniature bulbs
- Motion activated bulb
- Replacement bulbs & lamps
- Tube light
- UV Lamps
- Wi-Fi light bulb
Cost Effectiveness
By contracting with Ryse Solutions, your business can benefit from economies of scale. We serve multiple producers in every regulated material in Ontario, which lowers the overall cost of compliance for each business. We are experts at setting up and operating collection systems for end-of-life lighting products with trusted long-standing partners. These deep rooted partnerships provide us with savings that we pass on to our client network. That's what we call a win-win-win.
Are You Considered a Lighting Producer
Are You Considered a Lighting Producer
A person is considered a lighting producer under the EEE Regulation if they supply lighting into Ontario and:
- Are the brand holder of the EEE and have residency in Canada
- Have residency in Ontario and import EEE from outside of Ontario
- Have residency in Ontario and markets directly to consumers in Ontario (e.g. online sales)
- Does not have residency in Ontario and markets directly to consumers in Ontario (e.g. online sales)
Reporting and Documentation
Reporting and Documentation
One of the key responsibilities a PRO undertakes is to prepare and submit reports on behalf of clients to the RPRA. This includes documenting the quantities of lighting products collected and recycled. This can save your business time and reduce administrative expenses.
We bring expertise, guidance and support to help your business navigate the complexities of the lighting regulation in Ontario. Don't have in-house expertise in Ontario lighting compliance? We would love to patch that gap for you.
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