Overview
IEC TR 63645:2026, published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), is a technical report providing a comprehensive literature review on environmental aspects related to lighting products and systems. The document serves as a valuable resource for manufacturers, designers, procurement professionals, regulators, and other stakeholders involved in advancing the environmental performance of lighting technologies. By compiling and organizing key environmental information sources, IEC TR 63645:2026 supports the understanding, assessment, and improvement of environmental impacts across the entire lifecycle of lighting products.
As the demand for sustainable products increases due to regulatory and market pressures, this standard becomes essential for guiding environmentally conscious design, promoting energy and material efficiency, and enabling transparent environmental communication within the lighting industry.
Key Topics
- Environmental Performance: The report identifies literature and standards that help assess and improve the environmental impacts of lighting products, from raw material sourcing to end-of-life considerations.
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): References to methodologies and rules for conducting LCAs on lighting products, enabling systematic evaluation of their environmental footprint.
- Material and Energy Efficiency: Guidance on reducing energy consumption and material use through optimized product design and manufacturing.
- Green Public Procurement (GPP): Resources and references to support environmentally responsible procurement decisions, in line with international guidelines and national initiatives.
- Environmental Product Declarations (EPD): Documentation and references for both self-declared (Type II) and certified (Type III) environmental claims, supporting credible environmental reporting.
- Hazardous Substances and End-of-Life Management: Emphasis on phasing out hazardous materials and improving recycling, re-use, and recyclability of lighting products.
Applications
IEC TR 63645:2026 is practically valuable for:
- Manufacturers and Product Designers: Assisting in the integration of environmentally conscious design principles and the identification of relevant standards for compliance and innovation.
- Standards Committees and Regulators: Providing a foundation for the development and harmonization of future environmental standards related to lighting and related electrotechnical products.
- Green Procurement and Sustainability Managers: Equipping decision-makers with credible references to support sustainable sourcing and supply chain transparency.
- Industry Associations and NGOs: Supporting advocacy and industry alignment on environmental best practices.
- Lifecycle Analysts and Environmental Consultants: Serving as a guide to existing standards, program operators, and reporting conventions relevant to lighting-related environmental assessments.
By facilitating access to key references, terminology, and program operators, the report streamlines efforts to achieve higher sustainability standards and supports consistent environmental communication throughout the supply chain.
Related Standards
IEC TR 63645:2026 references numerous international and regional standards, technical reports, and program operator rules, such as:
- IEC 62430: Principles and requirements for environmentally conscious design (ECD) of electrical and electronic products.
- IEC 63333: Methodology for assessing the proportion of reused components in products.
- IEC TR 63212: Harmonization of environmental performance criteria.
- ISO 14040/44: Framework and requirements for life cycle assessment.
- ISO 14025: Environmental product declarations (Type III EPD) requirements.
- ISO 59004/10/20: Circular economy standards for vocabulary, guidance, and performance assessment.
- EN 45552-59: European standards defining methods for durability, reparability, recyclability, and material efficiency of energy-related products.
- PEP Ecopassport®, EPDItaly, Smart EPD: Programme operator schemes for environmental declarations in the electrical and lighting sector.
This extensive review of standards and guidelines ensures that stakeholders have access to authoritative resources for every aspect of lighting product environmental evaluation, supporting both compliance and leadership in sustainability.