It is estimated that well over one million energy-saving bulbs have been distributed by courtesy of the government. Do all consumers know what they need to know about them?

The good thing is that they use up to 80 per cent less electricity than the traditional bulbs. On the other hand, according to critics they can trigger migraines, make skin conditions worse and also lead to other health problems.

They can lose 22 per cent of their brightness over their lifetime, while the light they produce is far inferior to the bright light of the traditional bulb.

EU countries started the mandatory phase-out of the 100w and frosted incandescent light bulbs earlier this year. The die is cast.