How will the phase-out of inefficient lighting affect people who are sensitive to ultraviolet radiation (UV)?
“Although the amount of UV emitted by compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) poses no problem for the average person, some people are extremely sensitive to UV and may be affected by the amount produced by CFLs. Those who have Lupus or another auto-immune disease and certain skin conditions can be sensitive to the UV from CFLs. If you believe you are suffering from symptoms related to CFLs or fluorescent lighting, you should consult your health care provider.” – Health Canada The phase-out of inefficient lighting was adopted to encourage the use of higher efficiency technologies, not to ban any particular one. CFLs are only one type of lighting technology. Halogen infrared lamps, which are more efficient than the standard incandescent lamps, are now available in stores and meet the performance standard. To further filter out UV radiation, covered CFLs that resemble a standard incandescent bulb are also available. We also expect other technologies will be offered when the standard comes into
