Elektrik & elektronik
LED lighting testing and certification
LED light sources and luminaires.
LED lighting — conformity scope
For LED lighting, the file carries electrical safety, EMC, photobiological safety and energy efficiency together. Where the luminaire is used (indoor, outdoor, industrial) changes the protection class and hence the scope.
The list below is the European Union framework. The same product falls under a different mark and approval regime in another market; Smart Service Finder shows that market's requirements when you select it.
Regulation
LED lighting legislation that typically comes into play for
The following is the European Union framework and shows typical application. Which title actually applies depends on the class, intended use and components of the product; The scope is determined by examining the product.
The Low Voltage Directive. Governs the electrical safety of equipment operating in the 50–1000 V AC range; the manufacturer makes the declaration, with no notified body involvement.
The Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive. Covers both the interference a device emits into its environment (emission) and its resistance to interference from outside (immunity).
Restriction of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment; an integral part of the CE declaration.
Ecodesign requirements for light sources. Covers efficiency, colour consistency, switching-cycle durability and product-information requirements.
Energy labelling for light sources. An A–G class and EPREL registration are mandatory.
Waste electrical and electronic equipment. Requires product marking and registration with the collection system.
Registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals. Creates a notification obligation for SVHC substances in the product's content.
Standards
Standards typically referenced in the dossier
- IEC 60598-1
- IEC 62031
- IEC 62471
- IEC 62612
- EN 55015
- EN 61547
- IEC 61000-3-2harmonic current emission
What is required?
Each item links to the relevant service page: the legislation entry to the certification scheme, the test family to the laboratory page, and the mark to the market page.
European Union — required mark
5- CE — European UnionThe umbrella for entering the EU market; all regulations applicable to the product are met.
- LVD — European UnionLow Voltage Directive — no notified body; the declaration is made by the manufacturer.
- EMC — European UnionElectromagnetic Compatibility Directive — emission and immunity requirements.
- RoHS — European UnionRestriction of hazardous substances in electrical equipment; part of the CE declaration.
- REACH — European UnionChemical legislation — not covered by CE, but affects almost all products.
Required legislation
5Required tests
4- Electrical Safety
- EMC / EMI Testing
- Environmental & Climatic TestingTemperature, humidity and lifetime
- Fire Testing
Required certificates
3- LVD (CE) Certification
- Hazardous Substance Restriction Compliance (RoHS Compliance) Certification
- CB Scheme report (optional)Reduces repeat testing when selling in multiple markets
What must be in the technical file
5- Technical file and risk assessment
- EU declaration of conformity (DoC)
- Circuit diagram and critical component list
- User manual and warnings
- Details of the authorised representative or importer established in the EU
How does the process work?
The flow below is a general order independent of product type; timing and acceptance criteria are determined by the standard the product falls under.
1Defining the scope
It is determined which legislation the product falls under based on its technical characteristics and intended use.
2Testing and evaluation
Tests are planned for the applicable headings; results are evaluated according to the relevant standards.
3Technical file
Design, production and test records are compiled in the technical file, accompanied by a risk assessment.
4Declaration or certificate
Depending on the product group, the manufacturer's declaration is prepared or third-party certification is carried out.
LED lighting which market is it going to?
Who bears the obligation, where the test will be performed, and what customs will require all vary by market.
What changes depending on the market?
Same product, different regimen
- European UnionUnder the CE mark: LVD, EMC and RoHS; photobiological safety is assessed under IEC 62471, and ecodesign and the label are completed via EPREL.
- United KingdomThe UKCA regime carries the same technical requirements into its own legislation; CE marking continues to be recognised indefinitely for many product groups, and the declaration runs through a UK-based responsible person.
- United StatesSafety under UL 8750 and UL 1993, EMC under FCC Part 15 Subpart B; ENERGY STAR also runs as a voluntary programme.
Products in the same group
LED lighting — let's work out the scope together
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This result is a starting roadmap, not a conformity assessment. Which legislation a product falls under depends on its technical characteristics, intended use and user group; it is only finalised by examining the product. You may have an obligation not shown in the list, and an item shown here may not apply to your product.