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You can now apply to register light emitting diode (LED) lamp models using the new form in the Energy Rating Product Registration system.

On 3 March 2025 rules were introduced to support new minimum energy performance standards (MEPS), mandatory packaging information, and other requirements for LED lamps. The rules also allow for continued sales of LED lamps imported before 3 March 2026 if certain conditions are met.

The Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (LED Lamps) Determination 2025, commences on 3 March 2026. If you intend to offer LED lamps for sale or supply imported from this date, you must ensure the model is registered. A product only needs to be registered once, and you can visit the Energy Rating Registration Database to search registered models.

When you register a LED lamp model you will need to consider:

• Whether your model will meet the requirements
• Whether you want to register single models or a family of up to 100 models with similar technical characteristics – Light emitting diode (LED) lamps
• Test report requirements. 

If you can’t meet the requirements

If your model needs to be registered but can’t meet the requirements, you may sell your remaining stock if it is imported before 3 March 2026. You cannot sell any stock that is imported after this date.

Applying for a model or a family of models

If you choose to apply to register a family of LED lamp models, you must ensure all models in the family meet the requirements of the determination.

If during the assessment process, models are found not to meet the requirements, your application will be returned so you can make the necessary updates.

If the application is approved and later found to be non-compliant as part of compliance activities, your whole registration will be cancelled or suspended. 

Test reports

You must have a test report for each model you register, and the lamp must be tested to the conditions outlined in the determination. Each test report must be accessible and made available to the GEMS Regulator upon request.

When submitting a standard family registration application, each application must include a test report for the least efficient model. If a Blue Light Hazard test is required, a test report must be provided for the model with the highest correlated colour temperature (CCT), either for the maximum luminance or for a blue light hazard test. Likewise, if a UV Hazard test is required, a test report for the model with the highest UV radiation output must be provided.

You may choose to, but do not need to, provide a test report for every other model in the family application. However, if you choose not to provide a test report for every model with your application, you must provide a test report for each model if requested by the GEMS Regulator.

When submitting a special purpose family registration application, which allows you to reduce your registration fees, you must provide a test report for every model, as these models would not ordinarily be grouped together.

Register models now

To register models now, visit the Energy Rating Product Registration system.

Before registering models confirm you have a User Account, or register a New User Account.

Need support? Use the Help Section of the registration system that has a range of helpful how-to videos and guides, including how to create a new user account, how to submit an application and more.