Guide to IEC Test Reports for Lighting Exports

Access to global markets starts with a compliant IEC report!

Core Standards for Lighting IEC Reports

Safety Standard System

The iec 60598 series is the core standard for lighting safety requirements, including:

• IEC 60598-1: General safety requirements for luminaires (mandatory basic test)

• IEC 60598-2 series: Specific requirements for particULar types of luminaires

Common Luminaire Types and Corresponding Standards

Fixed Luminaires

IEC 60598-2-1: Fixed general-purpose luminaires

Application: Ceiling luminaires, wall lamps, recessed luminaires

Recessed Luminaires

IEC 60598-2-2: Recessed luminaires

Key focus: Heat generation, installation safety

Road Lighting Luminaires

IEC 60598-2-3: Road and street lighting luminaires

Special requirements: Water and dust protection, vibration testing

Portable Luminaires

IEC 60598-2-4: Portable general-purpose luminaires

Application: Table lamps, floor lamps, desktop luminaires

Floodlights

IEC 60598-2-5: Floodlights

Key focus: Special safety requirements for high-intensity luminaires

Special Standards for LED Luminaires

• IEC 62471: Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems

• IEC 62031: Safety requirements for LED modules for general lighting

• IEC 62386: Digital addressable lighting interface (DALI)

• IEC 62717: Performance requirements for LED modules for general lighting

Detailed Explanation of Key Test Items

Safety Tests

• Marking and instructions (durability test)

• Construction inspection (creepage distances, clearances)

• External and internal wiring

• Earthing provisions

• Protection against electric shock

• Dust and water protection (IP rating test)

• Insulation resistance and electric strength

• Creepage distances and clearances

• Durability and thermal tests

• Resistance to heat, fire and tracking

Photobiological Safety Tests

• Blue light hazard assessment

• Ultraviolet radiation limitation

• InfraRED radiation measurement

Performance Tests

• Luminous flux measurement

• Color temperature, color rendering index

• Lifetime testing

• Lumen maintenance

IEC Report Acquisition Process

Completed in 4 Steps

1. Application submission: Provide product information and samples

2. Sample testing: Complete all tests in an accredited laboratory

3. Report issuance: Formal report generated after passing tests

Notes on National / Regional Differences

EU CE certification

• Supplementary EMC directive testing required

• Complies with low voltage directive (LVD)

North American Market

• Must comply with UL / CSA standards

• Voltage and frequency difference (120V, 60Hz)

Saudi saso certification

• Energy efficiency label required

• Specific plug requirements

South Africa NRCS Certification

• LOA certificate required

• Local plug standard SANS 164

Practical Recommendations

Preparations

• Consider standard requirements during product design

• Choose a qualified pre-test laboratory such as JJR LAB

Documentation Preparation

• Prepare complete technical files

• Ensure labels meet requirements

• Prepare key component list

Time Planning

• Routine testing: 2–3 weeks

• Complex products: 4–6 weeks

• Certification planning: Start 2 months in advance

Cost Control

• Conduct design compliance checks in advance

• Choose a comprehensive laboratory

• Arrange test sequence reasonably

Remember: A qualified IEC report is the "key" to lighting exports and also the "guarantee" of product safety!