 Ireland by early 2009
 Australia by 2010
 Argentina by 2010
 Italy by 2010
 France announced by 2010 but no further details
 UK by 2011 via voluntary retailer agreements
 Netherlands by 2011 voluntarily
 Canada by 2012
 US by 2014
 China in 2017
 Cuba providing free CFLs
 Venezuela providing free CFLs
 Brazil subsidises CFLs
 Russia has begun a marketplace initiative
 Belgium announced a ban but no further details
 Japan considering ban
 New Zealand considering ban