…quality-verified products in key African markets. Nearly three-quarters of these products were found to meet the consumer-facing information requirements of the Lighting Global Quality Standards. Manufacturers had to make adjustments…
…quality products: companies that comply with PVoC requirements experience faster clearance through customs. When successfully implemented, PVoC procedures help countries import high-quality products and prevent the entry of poor-quality or…
…for other countries looking to improve the adoption and delivery of quality standards. Finally, an emerging topic of interest to policymakers today is off-grid-appropriate appliances. High-quality and efficient household appliances…
…new customers submitting their first product for quality verification. We hope this will motivate more companies to design to the Quality Standards and seek quality verification for their products. We…
…Lighting Global Quality Standards, developed by the World Bank Group and used widely around the world. Together with the corresponding test methods (IEC/TS 62257-9-5), these quality standards form the foundation…
…the testing process, to the benefits received by meeting the Quality Standards. Lighting Global uses three tests in verifying product quality: the quick Initial Screening Method (ISM), the comprehensive Quality…
…quality assurance measures. EED Advisory conducted the consumer study by visiting and interviewing a nationally representative sample of 3915 households in early 2021 about their experiences with solar lanterns, lighting…
…and 2019, revenues grew 30 percent annually. “The quality standards in IEC 62257-9-8 provide a foundation for quality, safety, and consumer protection in the off-grid solar market. Widespread implementation of…
…are the default option. Lighting Global developed the quality standards and verification process that set the internationally-recognized baseline for off-grid product quality and integrity. The Lighting Global Quality Standards for…
…protect buyers and consumers and effectively regulate the marketplace. Harmonizing requirements with Lighting Global means leveraging the most up-to-date, globally relevant Quality Standards and ensures continued insights from the marketplace…
