What is UL 153 Lighting Standards and Portable Luminaires?

As an e-commerce platform, Amazon consistently prioritizes consumer safety and rights regarding products sold on its site. To ensure the quality and safety of lighting fixtures or light sources, Amazon requires sellers to provide test reports compliant with UL standards.

UL is a key developer of American national standards, which is why LED lighting products in the U.S. are subject to UL national standards. One reason UL certification is widely recognized in the U.S. is that American buyers can enjoy numerous insurance premium discounts when purchasing products bearing the UL certification mark. Additionally, the U.S. National Electrical Code explicitly mandates UL certification for certain products.

Scope of UL 153 Standard

UL 153 primarily specifies portable luminaires that use power cords and plugs as connection means, operate at 120 volts with 15 or 20 amp power supplies, and comply with the U.S. National Electrical Code.

This standard also applies to portable luminaires using compatible terminal connections instead of plugs, as well as portable lights operating at non-120 volt voltages with standard 15 or 20 amp power supplies.

UL 153 Test Items

1. Temperature Test

2. Stability Test

3. Screw Safety Test

4. Power Cord Twist Test

5. Withstand Voltage Test

6. Humidity Resistance Test

7. Lamp Holder Torque Test

8. Ground Continuity Test

9. Drop Test

10. Rain and Spraying Water Test

How to Obtain a UL153 Test Report?

1. The applicant submits an application.

2. The applicant fills out the application form and provides product instructions and technical documents.

3. JJR LAB confirms the applicable test standards and items, then provides a quotation.

4. The applicant approves the quotation and submits test samples along with relevant technical documents.

5. A payment notice is issued to the applicant, who settles the certification fee accordingly.

6. Product testing is arranged.

7. If the test fails, the applicant will be notified and allowed to modify the product until it passes. The applicant must update the technical documents in the original application to reflect the revised product conditions.

8. Upon successful testing, a ul test report is issued to the applicant.

Cost for Amazon Flashlight UL153 Test Report

The specific cost depends on product functions, as test items vary by product, leading to different fees.

Processing Cycle & Validity of Amazon Flashlight UL153 Test Report

• Cycle: Normally 5–7 working days

• Validity: Long-term valid unless relevant regulations are revised

Other Common Lighting Test Standards

• UL 588: Seasonal / Decorative Lighting

A certification standard for seasonal and holiday decorative products, with a maximum input voltage of 120V and temporary usage not exceeding 90 days. Applicable to holiday light strings, decorative strip lights, icicle light strings, etc.

• ul 1598: Luminaires – Fixed

Covers luminaires used in non-hazardous locations and installed on branch circuits below 600V. It applies to nearly all permanently wired lighting on the market not covered by other specialized standards, including recessed lights, wall sconces, ceiling lights, and street lamps.

• UL 1573: Stage and Studio Lighting

Specifies safety requirements for stage lighting products, covering electrical, mechanical, thermal, and radiation safety performance. Applicable to luminaires used in theaters, studios, and similar venues.

• UL 1993: Self-Ballasted Lamps and Adapters

A tri-national standard jointly issued by UL (U.S.), CSA (Canada), and ANCE (Mexico), also an American national standard approved by ANSI. It covers self-ballasted lamps and their adapters with rated input voltages from low voltage up to 347V.

• UL 676: Underwater Luminaires – Covers luminaires permanently installed underwater.

• UL 1574: Track Lighting Systems – Applies to permanently connected track lighting for commercial or residential use.

• UL 2108: Low-Voltage Lighting Systems – Applicable to low-voltage lighting systems.

• UL 1786: Direct-Plug Nightlights – Covers direct-plug nightlights with power not exceeding 10W.

Difference Between UL Certification and UL Test Report

• UL Certification: A voluntary certification that requires product testing and factory audits, with quarterly factory inspections. It involves high costs, a long processing cycle, and strict factory audits.

• UL Test Report: Issued after the product passes testing against corresponding UL standards. It features low cost, a short cycle, and no factory audit requirements. It is acceptable for Amazon platform reviews but not valid for customs clearance.