The Global Lighting Association publishes documents on issues of significance to the global lighting industry.
Implementing Internationally Harmonised Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for Lighting Products
Climate change and increases in global population will require additional efforts to reduce theimpact humans have on the environment.
UN Minamata Convention COP 5 - Appropriate Planning and Support for a Global Transition to LED Lighting
The Global Lighting Association(GLA) is committed to the reduction of mercury (Hg) in the world’s built environment through a successful worldwide transition to LED light sources and phasing-out the use of fluorescent lamps.
Global Lighting Association (GLA) Announces Appointment Of New Secretary General
The Global Lighting Association1 announced that the Company's Board of Directors has appointed Gerald Strickland as Secretary General of the Global Lighting Association, effective 1st January 2023.
Global Lighting Association and International Ultraviolet Association to co-operate on UV disinfection technology
The Global Lighting Association (GLA) and the International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA) have signed a memorandum of understanding to co-operate on ultraviolet disinfection technology – also known as ultraviolet germicidal irradiation, or UVGI.
Guidelines for measuring airborne pathogen inactivation by UV-C
GLA has outlined a methodology for quantifying microbial cleaning capabilities of ultraviolet germicidal irradiation. Results can be used to determine a UVGI product’s disinfection capabilities in real-life applications such as class rooms, offices, hospital wards, restaurants, etc.
Guidelines for quantification of airborne pathogen inactivation by UVGI technologies
This document outlines a methodology for determining the microbial cleaning capabilities of UVGI products. It is particularly relevant in the battle against the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
UN Minamata Convention COP 4.2 - Phasing-out Fluorescent Lamps
GLA considers it feasible to phase-out integrated compact fluorescent lamps as a first step in the global transition to LED. For linear fluorescent lamps, it suggests reducing mercury content and that a global phase-out should not be rushed.
GLA Regulatory Guidelines FAQs - Oct 2021
The Global Lighting Association (GLA) has released a FAQ list addressing general questions and GLA Regulatory Guidelines content questions.
GLA Regulatory Guidelines for an Effective Transition to Energy Efficiency
The Global Lighting Association (GLA) releases Regulatory Guidelines for an Effective Transition to Energy Efficient Lighting in emerging economies.
GLA letter to WHO on UV-C disinfection technology
GLA has written to the Director General of the World Health Organization providing evidence of the efficacy of UV-C technology in combatting the SARS-CoV-2 virus and other pathogens. The letter requests WHO to promote the technology in the battle against the COVID pandemic.
GLA expresses concern with draft model regulations document
GLA has taken issue with draft model lighting regulations published by the International Energy Agency’s 4E SSL Annex. GLA contends that the model regulations will lead to greater complexity and costs in the marketplace and will be almost impossible to monitor.
The Importance of Quality Lighting and Night Preservation
In our modern society, lighting is important for the safety and comfort of people outdoors. However it is also important that we employ lighting in a manner that preserves the night in a respectful way. Guidance is provided to balance these at times conflicting goals.
Global Lighting Association Releases Publication on UV-C Lighting
The Global Lighting Association has published its second document on the topical issue of UV-C lighting, emphasising that UV-C is now a proven technology in the battle against COVID-19.
Germicidal UV-C Irradiation: Sources, Products and Applications
The publication discusses disinfection properties of this important technology and the various UV-C disinfection light sources in common use. It provides an overview of applications and products. Appendices cover the performance of various UV light sources and standards and regulations.
Position Statement on Germicidal UV-C Irradiation: UV-C Safety Guidelines
The Global Lighting Association has issued important safety guidelines for UV-C devices pending publication of standards by standards development organisations.
Global Lighting Association Releases Safety Guidelines for UV-C Devices
The Global Lighting Association has issued a Position Statement containing guidelines for the safe use of UV-C devices. While UV-C is helping to contain viruses, if not used properly it can pose risks to human health.
Global Lighting Association urges continuing access to lighting products
GLA urges authorities to ensure sustained access to lighting products during these challenging times by categorizing lighting as an essential product and ensuring lighting products can continue to be manufactured, supplied and sold.
The Global Lighting Association met in December 2019 and elected an inaugural Executive Committee
The Global Lighting Association met in December 2019 and elected an inaugural Executive Committee in anticipation of incorporation in Switzerland. The Association foreshadowed an active advocacy program at the Tokyo meeting.
GLA statement on Temporal Light Artefacts
Temporal Light Artefacts (TLAs) are undesired effects in the visual perception of a human observer induced by temporal light modulations. Two well-known examples of such effects are flicker and stroboscopic effect.
Global Lighting Association Publishes Extended Version of Colour Rendering Index
The Global Lighting Association (GLA) has recently published a method, based on the well-established Colour Rendering Index system.
Application of CIE 13.3-1995 with Associated CRI-based Colour Rendition Properties
On September 18th 2015, the Global Lighting Association (GLA) issued a position statement on Colour Rendering Index in which the need for an additional colour quality measure was indicated.
GLA Calculation Tool for CIE 13.3-1995 CRI and Associated CRI-based Colour Rendition Properties
The Global Lighting Association has released an Excel Tool (current version 1.1, January 2020) to calculate the CRI and associated CRI-based colour rendition properties.
Strategic Roadmap of the Global Lighting Industry
An important role of the Global Lighting Association is to share knowledge on global trends, and for this reason we have prepared The Strategic Roadmap of the Global Lighting Industry.
GLA Launch Press Release
Taipei, Taiwan. The global lighting industry is pleased to announce the formation and launch of the Global Lighting Association.
Customs Classification of LED Lighting Products
The lighting industry is currently undergoing a paradigm shift from conventional lighting to LED lighting and the development of new LED lighting products is proceeding very rapidly.
Position Statement on Colour Rendering Index
The Global Lighting Association (GLA) cautions against the establishment of regulatory or other minimum performance requirements...
Response to Proposal from the UNEP for a Legally-Binding Instrument on Mercury
The Global Lighting Association (GLA) unites on a global level the leading national and regional industry associations for lighting technology.
Global Lighting Association Welcomes New Secretary General
Brussels, Belgium—The Global Lighting Association (GLA) is pleased to announce that Mr. Bryan Douglas has been elected to serve as Secretary General for a two-year term.
Position Paper on Minimum Performance Versus Tiers
The Global Lighting Association considers the regulatory framework for lighting products should be such that.
GLA and GOGLA Sign Partnership Agreement
Brussels, Belgium—The Global Lighting Association (GLA) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Global Off-Grid Lighting Association (GOGLA) in order to coordinate knowledge and action in the field of global lighting.
Global Lighting Association Teams with the International Commission on Illumination
Brussels, Belgium—The Global Lighting Association (GLA) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the International Commission on Illumination.
Global LED Market Overview
Lighting is responsible for 18% of all electricity consumption in the built environment.
The Global Voice of the Lighting Industry: GLA Inauguration by Jan Denneman
The Global Lighting Association is a grouping of peak national and regional lighting associations representing over 5,000 lighting manufacturers and US $50 billion annual sales.
Issues and Opportunities Arising from Development of International Standards and Regulations in Lighting
The global lamp and lighting business is in transfer from “analogue to digital” with all consequences for business models and required regulation and standardisation.
GLA Industry Proposal HS 2017 - LED-OLED Products
Amendments for the HS 2017 Revision regarding Light-Emitting Diode (LED) and Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Components and Products.
Optical Safety of LEDs (long paper)
Optical and Photobiological Safety of LED, CFLs and Other High Efficiency General Lighting Sources.
Optical Safety of LEDs (abridged version)
With the phasing-out of incandescent lamps in many countries, the introduction of new LED based light sources...
Global Lighting Association (GLA) Announces Appointment Of New Secretary General
The Global Lighting Association1 announced that the Company's Board of Directors has appointed Gerald Strickland as Secretary General of the Global Lighting Association, effective 1st January 2023.
Global Lighting Association and International Ultraviolet Association to co-operate on UV disinfection technology
The Global Lighting Association (GLA) and the International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA) have signed a memorandum of understanding to co-operate on ultraviolet disinfection technology – also known as ultraviolet germicidal irradiation, or UVGI.
Guidelines for measuring airborne pathogen inactivation by UV-C
GLA has outlined a methodology for quantifying microbial cleaning capabilities of ultraviolet germicidal irradiation. Results can be used to determine a UVGI product’s disinfection capabilities in real-life applications such as class rooms, offices, hospital wards, restaurants, etc.
GLA Regulatory Guidelines for an Effective Transition to Energy Efficiency
The Global Lighting Association (GLA) releases Regulatory Guidelines for an Effective Transition to Energy Efficient Lighting in emerging economies.
Global Lighting Association Releases Publication on UV-C Lighting
The Global Lighting Association has published its second document on the topical issue of UV-C lighting, emphasising that UV-C is now a proven technology in the battle against COVID-19.
Global Lighting Association Releases Safety Guidelines for UV-C Devices
The Global Lighting Association has issued a Position Statement containing guidelines for the safe use of UV-C devices. While UV-C is helping to contain viruses, if not used properly it can pose risks to human health.
Global Lighting Association urges continuing access to lighting products
GLA urges authorities to ensure sustained access to lighting products during these challenging times by categorizing lighting as an essential product and ensuring lighting products can continue to be manufactured, supplied and sold.
The Global Lighting Association met in December 2019 and elected an inaugural Executive Committee
The Global Lighting Association met in December 2019 and elected an inaugural Executive Committee in anticipation of incorporation in Switzerland. The Association foreshadowed an active advocacy program at the Tokyo meeting.
Global Lighting Association Publishes Extended Version of Colour Rendering Index
The Global Lighting Association (GLA) has recently published a method, based on the well-established Colour Rendering Index system.
GLA Launch Press Release
Taipei, Taiwan. The global lighting industry is pleased to announce the formation and launch of the Global Lighting Association.
Global Lighting Association Welcomes New Secretary General
Brussels, Belgium—The Global Lighting Association (GLA) is pleased to announce that Mr. Bryan Douglas has been elected to serve as Secretary General for a two-year term.
GLA and GOGLA Sign Partnership Agreement
Brussels, Belgium—The Global Lighting Association (GLA) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Global Off-Grid Lighting Association (GOGLA) in order to coordinate knowledge and action in the field of global lighting.
Global Lighting Association Teams with the International Commission on Illumination
Brussels, Belgium—The Global Lighting Association (GLA) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the International Commission on Illumination.
Implementing Internationally Harmonised Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for Lighting Products
Climate change and increases in global population will require additional efforts to reduce theimpact humans have on the environment.
UN Minamata Convention COP 5 - Appropriate Planning and Support for a Global Transition to LED Lighting
The Global Lighting Association(GLA) is committed to the reduction of mercury (Hg) in the world’s built environment through a successful worldwide transition to LED light sources and phasing-out the use of fluorescent lamps.
Guidelines for quantification of airborne pathogen inactivation by UVGI technologies
This document outlines a methodology for determining the microbial cleaning capabilities of UVGI products. It is particularly relevant in the battle against the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
UN Minamata Convention COP 4.2 - Phasing-out Fluorescent Lamps
GLA considers it feasible to phase-out integrated compact fluorescent lamps as a first step in the global transition to LED. For linear fluorescent lamps, it suggests reducing mercury content and that a global phase-out should not be rushed.
The Importance of Quality Lighting and Night Preservation
In our modern society, lighting is important for the safety and comfort of people outdoors. However it is also important that we employ lighting in a manner that preserves the night in a respectful way. Guidance is provided to balance these at times conflicting goals.
Position Statement on Germicidal UV-C Irradiation: UV-C Safety Guidelines
The Global Lighting Association has issued important safety guidelines for UV-C devices pending publication of standards by standards development organisations.
GLA statement on Temporal Light Artefacts
Temporal Light Artefacts (TLAs) are undesired effects in the visual perception of a human observer induced by temporal light modulations. Two well-known examples of such effects are flicker and stroboscopic effect.
Customs Classification of LED Lighting Products
The lighting industry is currently undergoing a paradigm shift from conventional lighting to LED lighting and the development of new LED lighting products is proceeding very rapidly.
Position Statement on Colour Rendering Index
The Global Lighting Association (GLA) cautions against the establishment of regulatory or other minimum performance requirements...
Position Paper on Minimum Performance Versus Tiers
The Global Lighting Association considers the regulatory framework for lighting products should be such that.
Global LED Market Overview
Lighting is responsible for 18% of all electricity consumption in the built environment.
The Global Voice of the Lighting Industry: GLA Inauguration by Jan Denneman
The Global Lighting Association is a grouping of peak national and regional lighting associations representing over 5,000 lighting manufacturers and US $50 billion annual sales.
Issues and Opportunities Arising from Development of International Standards and Regulations in Lighting
The global lamp and lighting business is in transfer from “analogue to digital” with all consequences for business models and required regulation and standardisation.
GLA Regulatory Guidelines FAQs - Oct 2021
The Global Lighting Association (GLA) has released a FAQ list addressing general questions and GLA Regulatory Guidelines content questions.
GLA letter to WHO on UV-C disinfection technology
GLA has written to the Director General of the World Health Organization providing evidence of the efficacy of UV-C technology in combatting the SARS-CoV-2 virus and other pathogens. The letter requests WHO to promote the technology in the battle against the COVID pandemic.
GLA expresses concern with draft model regulations document
GLA has taken issue with draft model lighting regulations published by the International Energy Agency’s 4E SSL Annex. GLA contends that the model regulations will lead to greater complexity and costs in the marketplace and will be almost impossible to monitor.
Germicidal UV-C Irradiation: Sources, Products and Applications
The publication discusses disinfection properties of this important technology and the various UV-C disinfection light sources in common use. It provides an overview of applications and products. Appendices cover the performance of various UV light sources and standards and regulations.
Application of CIE 13.3-1995 with Associated CRI-based Colour Rendition Properties
On September 18th 2015, the Global Lighting Association (GLA) issued a position statement on Colour Rendering Index in which the need for an additional colour quality measure was indicated.
GLA Calculation Tool for CIE 13.3-1995 CRI and Associated CRI-based Colour Rendition Properties
The Global Lighting Association has released an Excel Tool (current version 1.1, January 2020) to calculate the CRI and associated CRI-based colour rendition properties.
Strategic Roadmap of the Global Lighting Industry
An important role of the Global Lighting Association is to share knowledge on global trends, and for this reason we have prepared The Strategic Roadmap of the Global Lighting Industry.
Response to Proposal from the UNEP for a Legally-Binding Instrument on Mercury
The Global Lighting Association (GLA) unites on a global level the leading national and regional industry associations for lighting technology.
GLA Industry Proposal HS 2017 - LED-OLED Products
Amendments for the HS 2017 Revision regarding Light-Emitting Diode (LED) and Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Components and Products.
Optical Safety of LEDs (long paper)
Optical and Photobiological Safety of LED, CFLs and Other High Efficiency General Lighting Sources.
Optical Safety of LEDs (abridged version)
With the phasing-out of incandescent lamps in many countries, the introduction of new LED based light sources...
An important role of the Global Lighting Association is to share knowledge on global trends, and for this reason we have prepared The Strategic Roadmap of the Global Lighting Industry.