Recently, the North American market released China's LED lighting products access market requirements.
It is understood that China LED lighting products accounted for the largest share of the world, LED lighting products exports become the norm. The North American market is the largest export of LED products in China, China's LED products into the export market, regulatory requirements and market demand, according to exporting countries Different policies, LED product standards will be different, how to comply with local laws and regulations and market demand has become the focus of Chinese manufacturers.
In fact, the export of LED lighting products in the North American market require compliance with regulatory requirements of electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility, energy efficiency and chemical testing, etc. And recently, the North American market confirmed the relevant standards as follows:
Electrical safety test
Most electrical products entering the U.S. market must comply with the NRTL mark. Electrical products sold in Canada or imported to Canada must be validated and tested in a laboratory accredited by the Canadian Standards Council (SCC).
Energy efficiency test
In the United States, there are currently no LED bulbs and LED fixtures under the control of energy requirements, and the state calls for removable LED fixtures to meet California's specific energy requirements.
In summary, there are six major requirements: ENERGYSTAR ENERGY STAR Energy Efficiency Certification, Lighting Facts Label Energy Efficiency Certification, DLC Energy Efficiency Certification, FTC Energy Label, California Energy Efficiency Requirements, and Canadian Energy Efficiency Testing Requirements.
FCC / ICES test requirements
FCC certification is divided into Verification (self-certification), DeclarationofConformity (announcement declared) and Certification (certification) three models, what kind of authentication, depending on the type of product.
ICES is a mandatory EMC requirement for electrical products in Canada. The standard for LED lamp products is currently ICES-005Issue4.