Global Lighting Standards: Safety and Performance
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Electrical SafetyLighting Standards for North America
| Product Type | Standard(s) |
|---|---|
| Electric Signs | UL 48 & CSA C22.2 No. 207 |
| Portable Luminaires | UL 153 & CSA C22.2 No.12 |
| Dimmers/Controllers | UL 244A & CSA C22.2 No. 177 |
| Seasonal/Holiday Decorative Products | UL 588 & CSA C22.2 No. 37 |
| Underwater Luminaires | UL 676 & CSA C22.2 No. 89 |
| Photoelectric Switches for Lighting | UL 773A & CSA C22.2 No. 205 |
| Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts | UL 935 & CSA C22.2 No. 74 Part 1 |
| HID Lamp Ballasts | UL 1029 & CSA C22.2 No. 74 Part 2 |
| LED Drivers | UL 1310 & CSA C22.2 No. 223/ UL 8750, UL 1012 & CSA C22.2 No. 107.2 |
| Solid-State Dimming Controls | UL 1472 & CSA C22.2 No. 184.1 |
| Stage and Studio Luminaires | UL 1573 & CSA C22.2 No. 166 |
| Track Lighting Systems | UL 1574 & CSA C22.2 No. .0 |
| Fixed Luminaires | UL 1598 & CSA C22.2 No. 250.0 |
| Nightlights | UL 1786 & CSA C22.2 No. 256 |
| Low Voltage Landscape Lighting | UL 1838 & CSA C22.2 No. 250.7 |
| Self-Ballasted Lamps/Lamp Adapters | UL 1993 & CSA C22.2 No. 1993 |
| Low-Voltage Lighting Systems | UL 2108 & CSA C22.2 No. 9.0 |
| Neon Transformers and Power Supplies | UL 2161 & CSA C22.2 No. 255 |
| Flexible Lighting Products | UL 2388 & CSA C22.2 No. 9.0 |
| LED Equipment for Use in Lighting | UL 8750 |
Electrical Safety Lighting Standards for Europe
| Product Type | Standard(s) |
|---|---|
| Electric Signs | IEC/EN 60598-2-1 & IEC/EN 60598-1 |
| Portable Luminaires | IEC/EN 60598-2-4 & IEC/EN 60598-1 |
| Dimmers/ Controllers | IEC/EN 61058-1/ IEC/EN 61347-2-11 & IEC/EN 61347-1 |
| Seasonal/Holiday Decorative Products | IEC/EN 60598-2-20 & IEC/EN 60598-1 |
| Underwater Luminaires | IEC/EN 60598-2-1 & IEC/EN 60598-1 |
| Photoelectric Switches for Lighting | IEC/EN 60669-2-1 & IEC/EN 60669-1 |
| Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts | IEC/EN 61347-2-3, IEC/EN 61347-1, IEC/EN 61347-2-8 & IEC/EN 61347-1 |
| HID Lamp Ballasts | IEC/EN 61347-2-9, IEC/EN 61347-1, IEC/EN 61347-2-12 & IEC/EN 61347-1 |
| LED Drivers | IEC/EN 61347-2-13 & IEC/EN 61347-1 |
| Solid-State Dimming Controls | IEC/EN 61058-1 |
| Stage and Studio Luminaires | IEC/EN 60598-2-17 & IEC/EN 60598-1 |
| Track Lighting Systems | IEC/EN 60570 |
| Fixed Luminaires | IEC/EN 60598-2-1 & IEC/EN 60598-1 |
| Nightlights | IEC/EN 60598-2-12 & IEC/EN 60598-1 |
| Low Voltage Landscape Lighting | IEC/EN 60598-2-1, IEC/EN 60598-1, IEC/EN 60598-2-7 & IEC/EN 60598-1 |
| Self-Ballasted Lamps/Lamp Adapters | IEC/EN 60968 |
| Low-Voltage Lighting Systems | IEC/EN 60598-1 & IEC/EN 60598-2 |
| Neon Transformers and Power Supplies | IEC/EN 61347-2-10 & IEC/EN 61347-1 |
| Flexible Lighting Products | IEC/EN 60598-2-20 & IEC/EN 60598-1 |
| LED Equipment for Use In Lighting | IEC/EN 62031 |
| Photobiological Safety Lamp and Lamps Systems | IEC/EN 62471 |
| Non-Directional Household Lamps | ErP DirectiveREG. 244/2009 |
| Office & Public Street Lighting | ErP DirectiveREG. 245/2009 |
Performance Testing
| Product Type | Standard(s) |
|---|---|
| Photometric Testing of Lamps | |
| Compact Fluorescent Lamps | IESNA LM-66:2000 |
| Incandescent Lamps | IESNA LM-45:2000 |
| Incandescent Filament Lamps | IESNA LM-49:2001 |
| Spectroradiometric Measurements | IESNA LM-58:1994 |
| Electrical and Photometric Testing of Solid-State Lighting Devices | IESNA LM-79:2008 |
| Lumen Maintenance of LED Light Sources | IESNA LM-80:2008 |
| ENERGY STAR® Testing of Compact Fluorescent (CFL) Lamps | |
| ENERGY STAR® Testing of Integral LED Lamps | |
| Non-Directional Household Lamps | ErP Directive REG. 244/2009 |
| Office and Public Street Lighting | ErP Directive REG, 245/2009 |
| UV Testing of LED Light Sources | IEC/EN 62471 |
| Luminaire Testing | |
| Luminaire Photometry Testing for IEC Files | |
| ENERGY STAR® Testing of Residential Lighting Fixtures | |
| ENERGY STAR® Testing of Solid-State Lighting Luminaires | |
| ENERGY STAR® Testing of Ceiling Fans and Ceiling Fan Light Kits | |
| Airflow Testing | ASTM E283 |
| Flashlights, Spotlights, and Head Lamps | |
| Performance Testing | ANSI/NEMA FL1 Specification |
| Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts | |
| Performance Testing | ANSI C82.1 & ANSI C82.11 |
| Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN) Energy-Efficiency Requirements | |
| Automotive Lighting | |
| Testing of Headlamps, Tail Lamps, and Auxiliary Lamps | FMVSS 108 / CMVSS 108 |
| Testing of Headlamps, Tail Lamps, and Auxiliary Lamps | ECE Regulations |
| Emergency Warning Lights | SAE J845, SAE J1318, SAE J595, ECE Reg. 65 |
| Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Switches and Flashers | SAE J589, SAE J910, SAE J590b, SAE J945 |
| Airport Lighting Equipment | |
| Federal Aviation Administration | FAA AC150 - Advisory Circulars |
| International Civil Avaiation Organization | ICAO Specifications |
| Transport Canada | TC Specifications |
| LED Traffic and Pedestrian Signals | |
| Institute of Transportation Engineers | ITE Specifications |
| California D.O.T. | CALTRANS Specifications |
| European Performance Specification | EN 12368 |
| Emergency Exit Signs | |
| Observation Visibility Test | UL 924 |
| Suntanning Equipment | |
| UV Testing | FDA Requirements (21 CFR 1040) & UL |
| Environmental/Mechanical Testing | |
| Ingress Protection Testing (IP Rating) | IEC 60529 |
| Corrosion/Salt Fog Testing | ASTM B117 |
| Vibration Testing | Various Specifications |
| Dust Testing | Various Specifications |
| Moisture Testing | Various Specifications |
| Thermal Cycling/Thermal Shock | Various Specifications |
| Humidity Testing | Various Specifications |
| Transient Protection Testing | IEEE C62.41.1 & IEEE C62.41.2 |
| Abrasion Testing | Various Specifications |
| Drop/Impact Testing | Various Specifications |
| Mechanical Shock Testing | Various Specifications |
| Chemical Resistance Testing | Various Specifications |
| Accelerated UV Weathering | Various Specifications |
| EMC Testing | |
| EN 55015 | |
| EN 55022 | |
| EN 61547 | |
| EN 61000-3-2 | |
| EN 61000-3-3 | |
| SAE J1113 | |
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