Lamp Testing
Achieve compliance with regulatory requirements and voluntary schemes
Most major economies around the world have adopted regulations that mandate minimum energy efficiency requirements for lamps and lighting products, in an effort to speed the removal of less efficient products from the market. At the same time, a host of voluntary certification and labeling programs enable consumers to identify and choose the most energy-efficient lamps and lighting products consistent with their needs. These regulations and voluntary programs are being continuously updated to reflect the introduction of newer technologies that promise even greater energy efficiency. As a result, lamp manufacturers face significant challenges in ensuring that their products are accepted by regulators and the market at large.
Today, a variety of lamp technologies are available to meet a wide range of specific environment and application requirements. Lamp types include fluorescent lamps, compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), lamps based on light emitting diode (LED) technology, high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps, and induction lamps. Lamp testing is conducted to assess compliance with various safety and performance-related issues, including:
- Electrical safety
- Electromagnetic emissions and immunity
- Energy efficiency
- Performance
- Photobiological safety
Specific tests required by regulatory authorities or voluntary energy efficiency programs may vary, depending on the type of lamp technology and its intended use, as well as the geographic market in which the lamp will be sold. A detailed test plan can help to make the testing process more efficient by identifying all required testing and eliminating duplicate testing efforts. An experienced, independent testing laboratory can provide assistance in developing an efficient and cost-effective plan that addresses all testing requirements.
Certain lamp tests, such as those addressing electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), are generally required for access to major markets, including the U.S. and the European Union (EU). In addition, demonstrated compliance with the requirements of voluntary energy efficiency schemes, such as the U.S. ENERGY STAR program, are important for acceptance by utilities, retailers and consumers, and can provide lamp manufacturers with a critical competitive advantage. Finally, product safety is a paramount consideration for consumers, and certification addresses consumer demands for safe products.
TÜV SÜD offers a comprehensive suite of testing, certification and advisory services on the regulations, standards and voluntary energy efficiency programs applicable to lamps. TÜV SÜD technical experts can also assist in product design and development, quality testing, environmental certification and transport monitoring, and can provide customised services in support of global supply chain activities. The TÜV SÜD blue octagon certification mark is globally recognised as a symbol of product safety.
TÜV SÜD services for lamps include:
| Service | Description |
| Testing | TÜV SÜD testing laboratories are equipped to conduct specific tests consistent with the requirements of all applicable standards and voluntary schemes, such as:
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| Certification | We offer the following certification services for lamps:
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| EU Directives and Regulations | TÜV SÜD’s testing and certification services help you demonstrate compliance with requirements of directives and regulations in effect in the European Union (EU), including:
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| Other requirements | We can offer testing in support of all other international regulations and standards for lamps. |
TÜV SÜD is a leading provider of comprehensive testing and certification services for electrical and lighting products. Our global network of technical experts, combined with our state-of-the-art testing laboratories, assure a single source solution for meeting all applicable requirements, standards and voluntary schemes. And TÜV SÜD technical professionals are actively involved in international advisory boards and standards development activities, ensuring the most up-to-date knowledge of current and changing requirements.
Represented in over 800 locations worldwide, TÜV SÜD has an unsurpassed track record of meeting and exceeding the requirements and expectations of our client companies. The TÜV SÜD brand and our distinctive blue octagon mark are instantly recognised around the globe as symbols of quality and safety, and will increase customer confidence in your brand.
Today, a variety of lamp technologies are available to meet a wide range of specific environment and application requirements. Lamp types include fluorescent lamps, compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), lamps based on light emitting diode (LED) technology, high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps, and induction lamps. Lamp testing is conducted to assess compliance with various safety and performance-related issues, including:
- Electrical safety
- Electromagnetic emissions and immunity
- Energy efficiency
- Performance
- Photobiological safety
Specific tests required by regulatory authorities or voluntary energy efficiency programs may vary, depending on the type of lamp technology and its intended use, as well as the geographic market in which the lamp will be sold. A detailed test plan can help to make the testing process more efficient by identifying all required testing and eliminating duplicate testing efforts. An experienced, independent testing laboratory can provide assistance in developing an efficient and cost-effective plan that addresses all testing requirements.
Certain lamp tests, such as those addressing electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), are generally required for access to major markets, including the U.S. and the European Union (EU). In addition, demonstrated compliance with the requirements of voluntary energy efficiency schemes, such as the U.S. ENERGY STAR program, are important for acceptance by utilities, retailers and consumers, and can provide lamp manufacturers with a critical competitive advantage. Finally, product safety is a paramount consideration for consumers, and certification addresses consumer demands for safe products.
TÜV SÜD offers a comprehensive suite of testing, certification and advisory services on the regulations, standards and voluntary energy efficiency programs applicable to lamps. TÜV SÜD technical experts can also assist in product design and development, quality testing, environmental certification and transport monitoring, and can provide customised services in support of global supply chain activities. The TÜV SÜD blue octagon certification mark is globally recognised as a symbol of product safety.
TÜV SÜD services for lamps include:
| Service | Description |
| Testing | TÜV SÜD testing laboratories are equipped to conduct specific tests consistent with the requirements of all applicable standards and voluntary schemes, such as:
|
| Certification | We offer the following certification services for lamps:
|
| EU Directives and Regulations | TÜV SÜD’s testing and certification services help you demonstrate compliance with requirements of directives and regulations in effect in the European Union (EU), including:
|
| Other requirements | We can offer testing in support of all other international regulations and standards for lamps. |
TÜV SÜD is a leading provider of comprehensive testing and certification services for electrical and lighting products. Our global network of technical experts, combined with our state-of-the-art testing laboratories, assure a single source solution for meeting all applicable requirements, standards and voluntary schemes. And TÜV SÜD technical professionals are actively involved in international advisory boards and standards development activities, ensuring the most up-to-date knowledge of current and changing requirements.
Represented in over 800 locations worldwide, TÜV SÜD has an unsurpassed track record of meeting and exceeding the requirements and expectations of our client companies. The TÜV SÜD brand and our distinctive blue octagon mark are instantly recognised around the globe as symbols of quality and safety, and will increase customer confidence in your brand.
Your benefits at a glance
- Save time and money - by identifying compliance considerations at the earliest possible stages of the product development process.
- Minimise risks - by testing your lighting products to ensure that they meet all legal requirements for your target markets.
- Gain a competitive edge - by delivering lighting products of consistent quality and safety, without compromising time to market.
- Benefit from complete solutions - by utilising our full range of testing, certification and auditing services.
- Achieve global support - by leveraging TÜV SÜD’s worldwide reach and expertise in regulations and requirements, regardless of where your lighting products are manufactured or sold.