Lighting Testing and Certification
Independent testing and certification supporting safety, performance and global market access.
Lighting Testing and Certification
Independent testing and certification supporting safety, performance and global market access.
Independent Lighting Testing Supporting Certification
Lighting products must comply with defined safety, performance and regulatory requirements depending on their technical design, intended use and destination markets.
DEKRA provides independent lighting testing and certification services for luminaires, LED lighting products and smart lighting systems. Our experts support manufacturers throughout the product lifecycle, from product development and validation to certification and market access.
DEKRA operates a global network of accredited lighting testing laboratories, providing coordinated testing services worldwide.
Why Lighting Testing Matters
Lighting testing benefits manufacturers by:
- Supporting compliance with applicable safety and regulatory requirements
- Verifying product performance and declared specifications
- Facilitating certification processes and global market access
- Identifying design or compliance issues early in development
- Enhancing product safety, reliability, and quality
Lighting Applications & Use Cases
Lighting testing services support a wide range of lighting product categories, including:
Professional indoor lighting
General and professional luminaires used in commercial, industrial and public indoor environments.
Street and outdoor lighting
Lighting installations intended for roads, tunnels and public outdoor areas.
Smart and connected lighting solutions
Lighting products integrating communication, sensing or control capabilities.
Emergency lighting systems
Luminaires designed to provide illumination for evacuation and safety purposes during power failure.
Automotive lighting components and systems
Lighting devices used in vehicles, including signalling and functional lighting.
Key Lighting Testing Capabilities
DEKRA offers comprehensive lighting testing services to evaluate the safety, performance and reliability of lighting products, supporting regulatory compliance and product validation.
Safety & Compliance Testing
Safety testing supports compliance with electrical safety standards and regulatory requirements. It includes evaluating electrical safety, insulation, temperature limits, and operational behavior under expected conditions.
We conduct functional safety testing to confirm safe operation during normal use, including scenarios involving hardware failures, environmental factors, and user interaction.
We also perform photobiological safety testing (IEC/EN 62471) to evaluate optical radiation risks from LED and other light sources when relevant.
Environmental & Mechanical Resistance Testing
Smart and Connected Lighting Testing
Photometric Testing
Lighting Certification Schemes and Quality Marks
Based on comprehensive testing results, DEKRA supports certification according to recognised international lighting certification schemes, including:
- ENEC > European certification demonstrating compliance with applicable electrical safety standards for luminaires.
- ENEC+ > Certification scheme verifying declared performance characteristics of lighting products. ENEC safety certification is required as a prerequisite.
- CB Certification (IECEE CB Scheme) > International certification within the IECEE CB Scheme. CB test certificates are recognised by participating national certification bodies and used as a basis for issuing national certifications.
- DEKRA Mark > DEKRA’s independent safety certification mark confirms that a product complies with applicable safety requirements.
- cDEKRAus > DEKRA safety certification enables access to the United States and Canadian markets through compliance with applicable North American electrical safety requirements.
- CoC UAE > Certificate of Conformity issued for emergency lighting products placed on the United Arab Emirates market.
CE Directives for Global Lighting Compliance
CE directives provide a widely recognised regulatory framework that many manufacturers use as a starting point for global compliance.
For lighting products placed on the European market, compliance with applicable CE directives is mandatory depending on the product’s design, functionality and intended use.
Testing is conducted in accordance with relevant European and international standards, including:
- EN IEC 60598 – Safety requirements for luminaires.
- EN IEC 61347 – Safety requirements for controlgear for electric light sources
- IEC/EN 62471 – Photobiological safety.
- EMC standards.
- Environmental and mechanical testing standards.
These standards form the technical basis for lighting certification.
Supporting Global Market Access for Lighting Products
Lighting products must comply with different national and regional standards, certification schemes, and regulatory requirements. DEKRA helps manufacturers navigate these requirements through its global network of accredited lighting testing laboratories and certification bodies.
Our experts help demonstrate compliance with international standards (IEC) and national regulations, supporting certification, regulatory approval, and global market access.
Lighting testing supports the development of energy-efficient and sustainable lighting products
by validating performance, durability and energy characteristics.
Testing and Certification for Sustainability-ready Products
DEKRA’s global network of testing laboratories and specialized experts can help you get your products tested for electromagnetic compatibility and radio frequency.
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At DEKRA, our experts will support you by testing against the right standards, not only under normal operating conditions, but also under extreme ones.
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Holistic services to meet the regulatory technical and compliance standards with certifications and approvals that companies need to succeed in global markets.
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