Mexico is accepting public input through 13 November on separate proposals to revise the current mandatory energy efficiency requirements for (i) road lighting systems, and (ii) indoor and outdoor lighting systems for non-residential buildings with a total connected load of at least three kilowatts.

Hong Kong exports a wide range of lighting products, including electric lamps and lighting fittings, chandeliers, portable lamps, signaling equipment and specialized lighting components. In 2025, Hong Kong's total exports of lighting products declined by 9.0% to HK$4.24 billion, following growth of 3.5% in 2024.

On 23 September, the National Certification and Accreditation Administration (CNCA) released two revised sets of compulsory product certification rules in order to strengthen China Compulsory Certification (CCC) regulation. Specific details on these two sets are available on the CNCA’s official website, in the documents Implementation Rules on Compulsory Product Certification - Luminaires (Trial) (CNCA-C10-01:2026) and Implementation Rules on Compulsory Product Certification - Ballasts (Trial) (CNCA-C10-02:2026).

While tourism is the latest sector to benefit from illumination innovation, industrial and corporate applications remain a priority.