How to get CE Certification for LED Lamp?

What is CE certification?

CE Certification stands for Conformité Européene (European Conformity). It is a certification mark that indicates conformity with health, safety, and environmental protection standards for products sold within the European Economic Area (EEA). CE Certification is mandatory for products exported to European countries. Therefore, lighting fixture(Lamp) companies must obtain CE Certification before entering the European market.

CE Certification Standards for Lamp

Lighting fixtures(Lamp), being common household and commercial items, fall under the scope of CE Certification requirements. Due to the diverse range of lighting fixtures, different standards apply depending on the type of lighting fixture being certified.

Common Standards for CE Certification of Lamp:

1. EN 62471: This is a standard issued by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) concerning the photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems. It is one of the essential standards that lighting fixtures must comply with for CE Certification.

2. EN 55015: This CEN standard pertains to the electromagnetic compatibility of electrical lighting and similar equipment. It assesses the control of electromagnetic emissions from lighting fixtures.

3. EN 61547: This CEN standard addresses the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) immunity requirements for lighting equipment. It evaluates the performance of lighting fixtures under electromagnetic interference conditions.

4. EN 62493: This standard by CEN assesses the exposure of lighting equipment to electromagnetic fields, specifically the induced current density in the human body. It is used to evaluate the light intensity of fixtures in different application environments.

The applicable standards for CE Certification of lighting fixtures may vary based on product type and application scenarios.

Steps to Obtain CE Certification for Lamp:

1. Initial Communication: Understand the basic information about your company's products.

2. Documentation Submission: Provide the product manual and pictures to understand the product's functions and purposes.

3. Standards Evaluation: Assess the testing standards based on the product's characteristics.

4. Contract Agreement: Draft a sales contract after mutual consultation.

5. Sample Submission: Send product samples and specifications, and fill out the application form.

6. Payment and Testing: Make the payment, open the case, and begin testing by engineers.

7. Draft Report and Certificate: If the test is passed, a draft CE Certification report and certificate will be issued for client confirmation.

8. Rectification (if necessary): If the test is not passed, rectification suggestions will be provided. After rectification and passing the test, a draft report and certificate will be issued for client confirmation.

9. Final Confirmation: Once the client confirms the draft, the official CE Certification report and certificate will be issued.

10. Delivery: The signed and stamped CE Certification report and certificate will be sent via courier.

Processing Time for Lamp CE Certification:

Under normal circumstances, it takes 5-7 working days.