RPRA consulted on the development of its lighting supply data verification procedure from December 7, 2023, to January 8, 2024. The final lighting supply data verification procedure was added to the existing EEE Verification and Audit Procedure as Appendix C and was posted on March 4, 2024.
Those directly affected were encouraged to submit feedback on the draft procedure to consultations@rpra.ca by January 8, 2024. Additionally, stakeholders were invited to attend a webinar on December 13, 2023 to discuss the proposed principles and methodologies used in the procedure.
Review the final documents:
In 2024, all lighting producers must submit a one-time supply data verification report. RPRA’s Registrar has decided to delay supply reporting to allow more time for lighting producers to prepare for supply data verification reporting. The deadline for lighting producers to submit their supply report and supply data verification report is July 31, 2024. The April 30, 2024, deadline for lighting performance reporting remains unchanged. RPRA will provide more information to producers ahead of the registry opening for reporting.
Consultation outcomes
Based on feedback received and information gathered through the consultation period, RPRA made the following decisions:
- RPRA has decided to create separate supply data verification procedures for lighting in line with the combined ITT/AV and batteries verification procedures. The separate procedures were created to clearly state the requirements of CSRS4400 auditing standards. RPRA may combine the supply verification procedures for all materials in future after consultation with stakeholders.
- In 2024, all producers are required to submit a one-time supply data verification report in order for RPRA to determine the producer cut-off thresholds for 2025 and beyond.
- Create two producer categories (i.e. large and small producers) based on the supply data submitted to RPRA by lighting producers in 2024 to be cost-effective and efficient.
- Require the qualified verifier to explicitly state the procedures performed and related findings under each step within the report.
- Starting in 2025, only large producers will be required to submit a verification report and small producers will be subject to inspections.
Background
Under the Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) Regulation, producers of lighting are required to report new supply information each year in order to establish their management requirements for the following year. Supply data for lighting can only be reported to RPRA by a producer in accordance with the Lighting Supply Data Verification Procedure once finalized.
Starting in 2024, lighting producers will need to submit a verification report to verify the supply data being reported to RPRA. Producers will need to work with a qualified person to complete a verification report to verify the supply data being submitted. Visit our Lighting producer webpage to learn more about producer reporting requirements.