LED Testing

Like other lighting products, LEDs are typically subject to electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility and energy efficiency testing. In addition, product performance issues related to the color and intensity of emitted light or exposure to extreme environmental conditions are important considerations for LED lighting products used in demanding applications such as transportation and infrastructure projects. Concerns about the possible health effects from exposure to light generated from LEDs has also resulted in the introduction of photobiological testing of LEDs to ensure user safety.

TÜV SÜD provides a comprehensive suite of testing and certification services for regulations, standards and voluntary energy efficiency programs applicable to LED lighting products, including bulbs, modules and drivers. TÜV SÜD technical experts can also assist in product design and development, quality testing, environmental certification and transport monitoring, as well as provide customised services in support of global supply chain activities. The TÜV SÜD blue octagon certification mark is globally recognised as a symbol of product safety.

TÜV SÜD services for LEDs include the following tests and certifications:

TÜV SÜD is a leading provider of comprehensive testing and certification services for electrical and lighting products. Our global network of technical experts, combined with our state-of-the-art testing laboratories, assure a single source solution for meeting all applicable requirements, standards and voluntary schemes. And TÜV SÜD technical professionals are actively involved in international advisory boards and standards development activities, ensuring the most up-to-date knowledge of current and changing requirements.

Represented in over 800 locations worldwide, TÜV SÜD has an unsurpassed track record of meeting and exceeding the requirements and expectations of our client companies. The TÜV SÜD brand and our distinctive blue octagon mark are instantly recognised around the globe as symbols of quality and safety, and will increase customer confidence in your brand.

LED performance is a primary concern for commercial and industrial customers, and certification to specific performance standards can be used as evidence of compliance with buyer requirements. In addition, demonstrated compliance with the requirements of voluntary energy efficiency schemes, such as the U.S. ENERGY STAR program, can be important factors for marketplace acceptance. Finally, certain tests such as those addressing electrical and photometric safety are generally required for access to major markets, including the U.S. and the European Union (EU).