Kyrgyzstan receives modern photometric laboratory

Bishkek, Sept. 19, 2019 / Kabar /. Kyrgyzstan can now test lighting fixtures in terms of quality and energy efficiency. The Bishkek Center for Testing, Certification and Metrology under the Center for Standardization and Metrology of the Ministry of Economy of the Kyrgyz Republic received support in renovation of a room for a photometric laboratory for US $ 9,500 and received modern photometric laboratory equipment - goniophotometer system, spectroradiometer, photometric ball, calibration lamps and other auxiliary equipment for $ 119.912, with the support of the UNDP implemented, Trust Fund "Russian Federation - United Nations Development Program for Development" financed project.
In August of this year, the EAEU technical regulation "On the requirements for energy efficiency of energy-consuming devices" was adopted, which establishes requirements for energy efficiency of electrical products, as well as requirements for labeling energy-consuming devices and energy efficiency classes, and applies to refrigerators, TVs, computers, washing and dishwashers machines, air conditioners, room fans, water pumps, lighting and other electrical appliances. The technical regulation was developed by the EEC in conjunction with the EAEU countries to ensure the energy efficiency of these devices and thereby save energy. In addition, the EAEU technical regulation will help prevent the actions of unscrupulous entrepreneurs who sometimes mislead consumers about the energy efficiency of such devices and will protect the health of the population and will directly contribute to the development of local manufacturers of high-quality lighting products, protect the interests of investors who will invest in the production of high-quality lighting products . The technical regulation comes into force on September 1, 2021.
Today, Aidin Sharsheev, the Deputy Minister of Economy of the Kyrgyz Republic, Aibek Akmoldoev, Stats-Secretary of the State Committee for Industry, Energy and Subsoil Use of the Kyrgyz Republic, Louise Chamberlain, UNDP Resident Representative, and Vadim Cherkmazov, Adviser of the Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic attended the ceremony laboratory equipment transfer.
"The adoption of the EAEU technical regulation" On the requirements for the energy efficiency of energy-consuming devices "and the functioning of such a photometric laboratory in the EAEU countries will ensure unimpeded movement of lighting products on the Union’s market, will significantly reduce costs, primarily for manufacturers and suppliers of goods, as well as reduce the amount of low-quality products and equipment with high energy consumption. A new laboratory in the Kyrgyz Republic will also help our energy system to free up certain volumes of capacity to meet the needs of new enterprises and protect the health of the population and children", - said Aidin Sharsheev.