Megaman's response to health and safety claims

Recent press reports, based on independent laboratory test results carried out in Germany, have claimed that low energy light bulbs (CLFIs) can emit harmful substances known as Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Such substances are known to include styrene, naphthalene and ethanol, which can be harmful to health and contribute to the global greenhouse effect.

Megaman, as one of the world's leading manufacturers of these products, deplores the way in which this information has been sensationalised and inaccurately reported by a few irresponsible media sources. The company wishes to make clear that its products are entirely safe to use in both domestic and commercial environments, and that no danger whatsoever exists from the emission of any toxic substances.

The company also wish to point out that VOCs are present in virtually all electrical and electronic equipment in use today, including TVs, computers, mobile phones, HiFis, and any product using printed circuit technology. Using ANY equipment of this kind can result in minute emissions of VOCs, in proportions which can effectively be discounted as being hazardous.

The German laboratory results (carried out without using Megaman products at all) were based on rather academic and unrealistic test processes carried out in a small chamber, not in a real living room. They therefore do not reflect anything like a “Real Life” situation. This is supported by the German Federal Environmental Agency (UBA) who say: "The concentrations of VOCs from energy-saving lamps, which we expect indoors, are very low. Consumers need fear no health effects from using energy saving lamps”

Megaman energy saving lamps meet all the legal requirements of EU emission control regulations ROHS, for example through using solvent-free adhesives or lead-free soldering. And by using a safe amalgam instead of liquid mercury, all Megaman light bulbs are completely safe even if broken. Further, the silicon shatter-protection sheath coating the glass bulbs on many models, makes breakage quite difficult and provides an additional level of safety and security.

According to the German Federal Environmental Agency UBA:

“Because of the electronic and electrical equipment in use today, VOC emissions are common and plentiful. Concentrations of up to 300