What are the global certification standards for LED lighting fixtures?

In the current situation of global energy shortage, energy saving is an important issue we are facing. LED is known as a new generation of green light source, its energy saving, environmental protection, long life and other advantages, so that the LED lighting industry has become the focus of attention to the green industry in various countries. In view of the increasing maturity of LED lighting technology as well as rapid development, in order to regulate LED lighting as an emerging market, some important LED regional markets around the world have introduced relevant technical regulations or standards, the application of LED lighting certification certification requirements.

1, 3C certification

3C certification of the full name of the "mandatory product certification system", which is the Chinese government to protect the personal safety of consumers and the country * security * security, strengthen product quality management, in accordance with laws and regulations to implement a product conformity assessment system.

3C certification is mainly an attempt to "unified directory, unified standards, technical regulations, conformity assessment procedures, unified certification mark, unified fees" and other package solutions to completely solve the long-standing Chinese product certification system in the government out of multiple doors, duplication of assessment, duplication of fees, and the certification and law enforcement behavior is not separate. The problem of indistinguishability between certification and law enforcement, and the establishment of technical regulations, standards and conformity assessment procedures consistent with international rules, which can promote trade facilitation and liberalization.

2, ISO9000 certification

ISO9000 quality system certification of certification bodies are recognized by the national accreditation body of the authority, the quality of the enterprise system is very strict audit. For the enterprise internal, can be in accordance with the strict audit of the international standardized quality system for quality management, really achieve the rule of law, scientific requirements, greatly improve the efficiency and product qualification rate, and rapidly improve the economic and social benefits of enterprises. For the outside of the enterprise, when the customer learned that the supply side in accordance with international standards for the implementation of management, got the ISO9000 quality system certification, and certification bodies of strict audit and regular supervision, you can be sure that the enterprise is able to stably produce qualified products and even excellent products trustworthy enterprises, so as to rest assured that the enterprise and the enterprise to enter into a contract of supply and marketing, expanding the enterprise's market share.

3, UL certification

UL is the U.S. Underwriters Laboratories abbreviation. UL Safety Testing Institute is the U.S. zui authoritative, but also in the world engaged in safety testing and identification of the larger civil institutions. It is an independent, for-profit, for the public **** safety test professional organizations. It uses scientific testing methods to study to determine a variety of materials, devices, products, equipment, buildings, etc. on life, property and the degree of harm; to determine, prepare, issue the corresponding standards and information to help reduce and prevent the loss of life and property, and at the same time to carry out research business.

4, FCC certification

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission was established in 1934 by the COMMUNICATIONACT is an independent agency of the U.S. government, directly responsible to Congress. the FCC coordinates domestic and international communications through the control of radio broadcasting, television, telecommunications, satellites and cables. Many radio applications, communications products, and digital products require FCC approval in order to enter the U.S. market.The FCC investigates and researches all phases of product safety to find solutions to problems, and the FCC also includes testing of radio devices, aircraft, and more.

5, CE certification

CE certification, that is, limited to the product does not jeopardize the safety of humans, animals and goods in terms of basic safety requirements, rather than general quality requirements, harmonization of directives only the main requirements of the General Directive requirements is the task of the standard. Therefore, the precise meaning is: CE mark is a safety mark rather than quality mark. It is the "main requirements" that form the core of the European Directive.

The "CE" mark is a safety certification mark and is considered a passport for manufacturers to open and enter the European market. In the EU market, the "CE" mark is a mandatory certification mark, whether it is within the EU enterprise production of products, or products produced in other countries, in order to be free to circulate in the EU market, must be affixed with the "CE" mark.

6, MET certification

MET certification mark for the U.S. and Canadian markets: MET mark with C-US indicates that the product has passed the test, in line with the U.S. and Canada's applicable standards, you can enter the two markets at the same time.

7, CB certification

CB system (electrical product qualification testing and certification of the IEC system) is the IECEE operation - an international system, the IECEE member states certification bodies based on IEC standards for electrical product safety performance testing, the test results that CB test reports and CB test certificates in the IECEE member states to be mutually recognized system. The purpose of the system is to reduce the need to meet the requirements of different standards. The purpose is to reduce barriers to international trade arising from the need to meet the certification or approval criteria of different countries.

8, CSA certification

CSA is the abbreviation for the Canadian Standards Association, which was founded in 1919, is a Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to the development of industrial standards. In the North American market sales of electronic, electrical and other products are required to obtain security certification. At present, CSA is Canada's largest security certification body, but also one of the world's most famous security certification organizations. It can provide safety certification for all types of products in the areas of machinery, building materials, electrical appliances, computer equipment, office equipment, environmental protection, medical fire safety, sports and recreation.

9, GS certification

GS means security has been certified, also has the meaning of German security. GS certification to the German Product Safety Act (GPGS) as the basis for the European Union in accordance with the unified standards EN or the German industrial standards DIN test a voluntary certification, is recognized in the European market, the German security certification mark.

10, VDE certification

Located in Offenbach, Germany, VDE Testing and Certification Institute is the German Institute of Electrical Engineers belongs to a research institute, founded in 1920. As a neutral, independent organization, VDE's laboratory based on the application, in accordance with the German VDE national standards or European EN standards, or the IEC International Electrotechnical Commission standards for the inspection and certification of electrical products. In many countries, the VDE certification mark is even more famous than the national certification mark, especially recognized and valued by importers and exporters.