Luminaires Testing and Certification

A lighting luminaire is a complete lighting unit designed to emit light effectively. It typically includes several components to ensure the proper functioning and installation of the light. These components include:

• Lamp (light source): The bulb or LED module that produces light
• Housing: The outer structure that holds and protects the internal components, often designed to be aesthetically pleasing
• Reflectors and Lenses: Used to direct, diffuse, or focus the light beam to achieve a specific lighting effect or pattern
• Electrical Components: Such as ballasts, drivers, wiring, and sockets needed to power the light source
• Mounting Mechanism: Brackets, clips, or other devices to install the luminaire on ceilings, walls, poles, or other surfaces
• Control Gear (optional): Components like dimmers, sensors, or smart controllers that manage the light's intensity or behavior

Luminaires are used in a variety of settings, from residential and commercial spaces to outdoor and industrial environments, and are designed to meet specific lighting needs, such as aesthetics, energy efficiency, or durability.

Comprehensive Solutions for UL 1598 – Standard for Luminaires

UL 1598 – Standard for Luminaires is the key North American safety standard for complete lighting fixtures (luminaires) used in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. It sets mandatory requirements for the design, construction, and performance of finished lighting products to minimize the risk of electrical shock, fire, overheating, and mechanical hazards under normal and abnormal conditions, and to ensure suitability for indoor, outdoor, wet and damp locations. Compliance with UL 1598 helps manufacturers achieve regulatory acceptance, access major markets, reduce liability risk, and build customer confidence while working with LED component standards such as UL 8750.

Intertek Luminaire Solutions

Serving the lighting market for more than 115 years, Intertek delivers technical expertise to complement your design and development process, supporting your time to market goals and helping you understand the shifting requirements within your target market. With comprehensive services for UL 1598 certification, including product testing, ETL Listed Mark certification, engineering support, and ongoing compliance assistance, Intertek helps lighting manufacturers meet safety requirements and enter North American and global markets. The lighting industry has historically released standards updates for performance yearly, with new requirements for luminaire safety typically surfacing every other year. As luminaire testing standards continue to evolve, it pays to have a partner that’s plugged into your market.

• Residential & Consumer
• Commercial & Industrial
• Transportation
• Infrastructure

Intertek’s Lighting General Coverage Program now includes more categories – read more to see if your products are eligible for this program for more efficient market launch.