How to get the FMVSS No.108 Test Report for Car Lights?

Car lights sold on Amazon North America must pass FMVSS 108 certification, which is part of the U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, to ensure the safety performance of vehicle lighting equipment. (Note: The source text repeated this sentence; it has been translated once for clarity and natural reading.)

Scope of Application for FMVSS No.108

1. Vehicle Types: Covers passenger cars, multipurpose passenger vehicles, trucks, buses, trailers (except pole trailers and trailer converter dollies), and motorcycles.2. Related Equipment: Applicable to retroreflective sheeting and reflex reflectors that meet specific sections of the standard, as well as lamps, retroreflective devices, and associated equipment used to replace similar equipment on vehicles.

The Amazon FMVSS 108 test for car lights covers various lighting equipment, such as headlights, taillights, brake lights, turn signals, and reversing lights. These tests include: light inspection, reflective performance testing, bulb brightness testing, color uniformity testing, and clutter detection. In addition, parameters such as the specifications, installation methods, and waterproofness of the lamps are also tested.

FMVSS No.108 Certification Process

1. Sample Preparation: Manufacturers need to provide car light samples to an accredited laboratory.2. Test Application: Fill out the formal test application form to begin the certification process.3. Test Execution: Based on the FMVSS 108 standard, JJR Lab conducts various tests on lighting equipment, including brightness, reflective performance, color uniformity, and clutter detection.4. Report Issuance: After the testing is completed, the laboratory will issue an FMVSS 108 test report based on the test results.

FMVSS No.108 Testing Content

1. Lighting Equipment: Includes headlights, taillights, brake lights, turn signals, reversing lights, etc.2. Test Items: Covers aim, photometry, visibility, reflex retroreflection, material durability, installation specifications, etc.

Importance of FMVSS No.108 for Amazon Sellers

1. Compliance Requirements: Sellers selling car lights on Amazon North America must ensure that their products comply with the FMVSS 108 standard to meet the regulatory requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation.2. Certification Report: Providing the FMVSS 108 test report is a key document to prove product compliance, which helps products to be successfully listed and sold.3. Laboratory Accreditation: The laboratory conducting the FMVSS 108 test should get ISO 17025 accreditation to ensure that its testing capabilities and quality management system meet international standards.4. Declaration of Conformity: After passing all tests stipulated by FMVSS 108, the manufacturer must submit a declaration of conformity, indicating that the product meets the safety requirements of the U.S. market.5. DOT Mark: Headlights that comply with the FMVSS 108 standard must be affixed with the "DOT" mark, indicating that they meet the regulatory requirements of the U.S. market.