Comprehensive Testing and Certification for Lighting Products
Testing and Certification for Lighting Products
Reliable Testing and Certification Services for All Lighting Products
With a proven track record spanning more than 25 years, QAI offers comprehensive testing and certification services for lighting products. Our specialized laboratory ensures that your lighting products meet stringent regulatory standards, providing customized solutions tailored to your requirements. Whether you’re dealing with bulbs, LED lights, or fluorescent fixtures, we guarantee thorough testing for compliance with key safety regulations and standards like UL, RoHS, and Energy Star. Our dedicated team excels in responsive communication and unparalleled expertise, supporting you in obtaining certified lights and fixtures effectively.
What is Lighting Products Certification & Testing?
Lighting Products Certification & Testing is a specialized service provided by QAI, dedicated to ensuring that your lighting products meet all necessary regulatory and safety standards. Our comprehensive testing and certification process covers a wide range of lighting products, including LED lights, bulbs, fluorescent fixtures, and more. We conduct rigorous tests to verify compliance with standards such as UL, RoHS, and Energy Star, ensuring that your products are safe, efficient, and market-ready. Our team of experts offers tailored solutions and responsive communication to support your specific needs, helping you achieve certified lights and high-quality lighting products.
QAI can support lighting product safety, focusing on fire and shock hazards. Our services ensure that your products are safe for consumers, reducing risks and liabilities. Although we do not provide support for lighting performance testing, we excel in ensuring safety compliance.
Relevant Standards for Lighting Products
Understanding the various standards for lighting products is crucial to ensuring that your products meet all necessary safety and performance requirements. Here are some of the key standards that QAI tests for:
UL1598: Standard for Safety of Luminaires
UL1598 covers the safety of luminaires, ensuring they meet construction and performance criteria for general indoor and outdoor use. This standard includes requirements for electrical safety, fire prevention, and mechanical integrity.
UL2108: Standard for Low Voltage Lighting Systems
UL2108 focuses on the safety of low voltage lighting systems, including their components and installation practices. This standard ensures that systems operating at 30 volts or less are safe for use in various applications.
UL8750: Standard for Light Emitting Diode (LED) Equipment for Use in Lighting Products
UL8750 specifically addresses the safety of LED equipment used in lighting products. It covers electrical, mechanical, and thermal safety, ensuring that LED components meet rigorous standards for performance and reliability.
UL1574: Standard for Track Lighting Systems
UL1574 applies to track lighting systems, ensuring their safety and reliability. This standard covers the mechanical and electrical aspects of track lighting, including track connectors, fixtures, and related components.
UL234: Standard for Low Voltage Lighting Fixtures
UL234 sets forth safety requirements for low voltage lighting fixtures, including their construction, performance, and installation. It ensures that these fixtures are safe for residential and commercial use.
CSA C22.2 No. 250.0: Luminaires
CSA C22.2 No. 250.0 is the Canadian standard for luminaires, equivalent to UL1598. It covers safety requirements for lighting products used in Canada, ensuring they meet construction, performance, and testing criteria.
IEC61347: Lamp Controlgear
IEC61347 covers the safety requirements for lamp controlgear, including electronic and magnetic ballasts. This standard ensures that controlgear used in various lighting applications meets international safety and performance criteria.
IEC60598: Luminaires
IEC60598 is an international standard for luminaires, covering safety requirements for various types of lighting products. It includes construction, performance, and testing criteria to ensure that luminaires are safe for use in residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
Benefits of Using QAI for Your Lighting Testing & Certification Needs
Choosing QAI for your Lighting Products Testing and Certification comes with numerous benefits:
- Expert Knowledge: Leverage our extensive experience and in-depth understanding of lighting products and regulatory requirements.
- Tailored Solutions: Receive customized testing and certification services designed to meet your specific product needs.
- Comprehensive Services: Benefit from a full range of testing services for bulbs, LED lights, fluorescent fixtures, and more.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure your products comply with key standards such as UL, RoHS, and Energy Star.
- Energy Star: Focuses on indoor residential lighting.
- Cal Title 24: Ensures compliance with California building code for energy savings in new buildings.
- DLC Listing: Ensure higher wattage lighting products are safe. QAI will support you with the electrical safety side of this.
- LED Lighting in RVs: We provide safety testing to ensure LED lighting in RVs is safe and compliant.
- Safety Assurance: Guarantee that your lighting products meet stringent safety regulations, reducing risks and liabilities.
- Market Readiness: Achieve faster time-to-market with certified products that meet industry standards.
- Responsive Communication: Enjoy dedicated support and clear communication throughout the testing and certification process.
- Reputation Enhancement: Boost your brand’s reputation by offering certified lights and high-quality lighting products to your customers.
We also offer batch certification, which is particularly beneficial for new companies that develop small batches of products. Additionally, we provide special inspections (SI) in Canada to ensure compliance with local regulations.
By partnering with QAI, you can confidently navigate the complexities of lighting product compliance and certification, ensuring your products are safe, efficient, and market-ready.
Typical Products We Test
LED lightings, including LED bulbs, LED linear.
Indoor lightings: Track lighting, recessed downlights, surface mount
Smart lighting and outdoor lighting control systems.
Lights used in any equipment (e.g., indicators)
Wide Scope of Accreditation at your Services
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Beyond Lighting Equipment Safety
In addition to Electrical Safety Testing, Inspection and Certification, QAI also offers Electromagnetic Compatibility Testing, electrical special inspections, electrical field evaluation and hazardous location electrical safety inspections.
Take advantage of QAI’s specialized expertise, swift turnaround times, and customer-focused approach to ensure your products meet regulatory standards promptly, allowing you to bring them to market efficiently.
For more information about our services please contact us at:
📞 USA 888.540.4024 📞 CANADA 877.461.8378
Founded in 1995 by a group of experienced certification and testing experts, QAI is an independent third-party testing, inspection and certification organization which serves the building industry, government and individuals with cost effective solutions through our global, in-house capabilities / services.
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