LIA TS32

Issue 3
March 2017
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ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LIGHTING PRODUCTS

UNDER THE CE MARK

1. Introduction
For lighting products, the CE Mark of the European Communities signifies the manufacturers (or
responsible vendors) self-declaration of conformity with the following directives (and regulations):

 2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive

 2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive

 2014/53/EU Radio Equipment Directive

 2009/125/EC Energy Related Products Directive

Reg. 244/2009/EC Non-Directional Household Lamps
+ Amd 859/2009/EC
+ Amd 2015/1428/EU

Reg. 245/2009/EC Tertiary Sector Lighting Products

+ Amd 347/2010/EC
+ Amd 2015/1428/EU

Reg. 1194/2012/EC Directional Lamps, LED Lamps, Related Equipment

+ Amd 2015/1428/EU

 2011/65/EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive

Note: Additional legislation outside the scope of CE marking may also be applicable and require
demonstration of conformity (e.g. REACH Regulation, Energy Labelling, General Product Safety
Regulations, Batteries, Waste etc).
For full details of all lighting legislation see LIA IS01 (available to LIA members only).

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2. Simplest Route to Conformity

In many cases harmonised European Standards offer a presumption of conformity with the
requirements of EU Directives/Regulations and as such offer the easiest approach for manufacturers
to satisfy their requirements.

A list of standards providing a presumption of conformity or assisting conformity with EU Directives

are detailed in the Official Journal of the European Commission. The situation of standards
supporting the above mentioned directives is as follows:

2.1 Low Voltage Directive - 2014/35/EU

Standards detailed under the LVD are listed in the Official Journal at:

https://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/european-standards/harmonised-standards/low-
voltage_en

2.2 EMC Directive - 2014/30/EU

Standards detailed under the EMC Directive are listed in the Official Journal at:

https://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/european-standards/harmonised-
standards/electromagnetic-compatibility_en

2.3 RE Directive – 2014/53/EU

Standards detailed under the RED are listed in the Official Journal at:

https://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/european-standards/harmonised-standards/rtte_en

2.4 ERP Directive - 2009/125/EC

Standards detailed under the ERP Directive are listed in the Official Journal at:

https://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/european-standards/harmonised-
standards/ecodesign_en

2.5 RoHS Directive – 2011/65/EU

Standards detailed under the RoHS Directive are listed in the Official Journal at:

https://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/european-standards/harmonised-standards/restriction-
of-hazardous-substances_en

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3. Departures from Standards

Departures from the standard, for example by not meeting the full performance requirements, would
mean that the technical file, and perhaps the declaration of conformity, would need to reference the
fact that the standard had not been applied in full and would have to detail the compliance route.

Such deviation might cause problems with enforcement authorities as there would have to be a
subjective interpretation which would differ depending on who was doing the interpretation and on
this specific design solution and the intended use of the product. Enforcement authorities in other
Member States could have different interpretations!

There will no doubt be occasions where manufacturers cannot, for one reason or another, fully
comply with the standard; the manufacturer will then have no option but to deviate, but they must
still only place conforming products on the market and document the means by which the essential
requirements have been satisfied.

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Annex 1

Essential Standards for Common Types of Lighting Equipment

The essential standards for CE Mark conformity with respect to common generic types of lighting
equipment are a given as follows. The list is not exhaustive and may need to be supplemented or
adapted depending on the specific features of the product and its intended use.

Annex 1.1 – Luminaires

Directive Standard Subject/Description

LVD EN60598-1 Luminaire Safety – General Requirements/Tests
EN60598-2-XX Luminaire Safety – Specific Type (Requirements)
EN62493 Electro Magnetic Fields Safety – Lighting Equipment
EMC EN55015 EMC Emissions
EN61547 EMC Immunity
EN61000-3-2 EMC Limits for harmonic current emissions
EN61000-3-3 EMC Limits for voltage fluctuations and flicker
ERP EN62722-1 Luminaire performance – General
EN62722-2-1 Luminaire performance – LED
RoHS EN50581 Assessment of products with respect RoHS

Annex 1.2 – Control Gear

Directive Standard Subject/Description

LVD EN61347-1 Controlgear Safety – General Requirements/Tests
EN61347-2-XX Controlgear Safety – Specific Type (Requirements)
EN62493 Electro Magnetic Fields Safety – Lighting Equipment
EMC* EN55015 EMC Emissions
EN61547 EMC Immunity
EN61000-3-2 EMC Limits for harmonic current emissions
EN61000-3-3 EMC Limits for voltage fluctuations and flicker
ERP EN62442-1 Energy performance of controlgear - Fluorescent
EN62442-2 Energy performance of controlgear - HID
EN62442-3 Energy performance of controlgear - LED
RoHS* EN50581 Assessment of products with respect RoHS

Note * For control gear for building the strict legal responsibility for EMC and RoHS Directive
conformity rests with the manufacturer of the final product (luminaire).

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Annex 1.3 – Lighting Controls (Non Integral)

Directive Standard Subject/Description

LVD XXXXXXX
EN62493 Electro Magnetic Fields Safety – Lighting Equipment
EMC EN55015 EMC Emissions
EN61547 EMC Immunity
EN61000-3-2 EMC Limits for harmonic current emissions
EN61000-3-3 EMC Limits for voltage fluctuations and flicker
ERP
RoHS EN50581 Assessment of products with respect RoHS

Annex 1.4 – Lamps

Annex 1.4.1 – Mains Voltage Incandescent & Halogen Lamps

Directive Standard Subject/Description

LVD EN60432-x Lamp Safety Standard – Specific to the Type
ERP EN60064 or 60357 Lamp Performance Standard – Specific to the Type
RoHS EN50581 Assessment of products with respect RoHS

Annex 1.4.2 – Mains Voltage Integrated (Self-ballasted) CFL & LED Lamps

Directive Standard Subject/Description

LVD EN6xxxx Lamp Safety Standard – Specific to the Type
EN62493 Electro Magnetic Fields Safety – Lighting Equipment
EMC EN55015 EMC Emissions
EN61547 EMC Immunity
EN61000-3-2 EMC Limits for harmonic current emissions
EN61000-3-3 EMC Limits for voltage fluctuations and flicker
ERP EN6xxxx Lamp Performance Standard – Specific to the Type
RoHS EN50581 Assessment of products with respect RoHS

Annex 1.4.3 – Low Voltage Halogen Lamps

Directive Standard Subject/Description

ERP EN60357 Lamp Performance Standard
RoHS EN50581 Assessment of products with respect RoHS

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Annex 1.4.4 – Low Voltage LED Lamps

Directive Standard Subject/Description

EMC EN55015 EMC Emissions
EN61547 EMC Immunity
EN61000-3-2 EMC Limits for harmonic current emissions
EN61000-3-3 EMC Limits for voltage fluctuations and flicker
ERP EN6xxxx Lamp Performance Standard – Specific to the Type
RoHS EN50581 Assessment of products with respect RoHS

Annex 1.4.5 – HID Lamps

Directive Standard Subject/Description

LVD EN62035 Lamp Safety Standard
EN62493 Electro Magnetic Fields Safety – Lighting Equipment
EMC EN55015 EMC Emissions
EN61547 EMC Immunity
EN61000-3-2 EMC Limits for harmonic current emissions
EN61000-3-3 EMC Limits for voltage fluctuations and flicker
ERP EN6xxxx Lamp Performance Standard – Specific to the Type
RoHS EN50581 Assessment of products with respect RoHS

Annex 1.4.6 – LFL/CFL Lamps

Directive Standard Subject/Description

LVD EN6xxxx Lamp Safety Standard – Specific to the Type
EN62493 Electro Magnetic Fields Safety – Lighting Equipment
ERP EN6xxxx Lamp Performance Standard – Specific to the Type
RoHS EN50581 Assessment of products with respect RoHS

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Neither the Lighting Industry Association Limited, nor any person acting on its behalf, makes any warranty or representation, expressed or implied with respect
to the information contained in this report, or assumes any liability with respect to the use of, or damages resulting from, the use of this information. In assessing
the suitability of any specific product or installation the user must make his own judgement and/or take appropriate advice.