Lamp Testing
Interesting article on testing from a major Chinese quality assurance company: https://www.intouch-quality.com/blog/lighting-testing-11-on-site-tests-for-led-lighting-inspection
Video on test procedures at Lampfix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_6u4z-tvw0
Why electric products fail: products on sale in the EU with safety alerts: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/search?resetSearch=true (set product category to Electrical appliances and equipment, and in free text search use word like luminaire, lamp or light).
PAT Testing
Megger Guide to PAT Testing: https://www.instrumart.com/assets/Megger-Portable-Appliance-Testing-Guide.pdf
Seaward Guide to PAT Testing: https://www.seaward.com/storage/8viNkvxxHWD6ujxIJbzXYIwafA4yTtjxi73RCqsK.pdf
PASS are one of many companies offering PAT testing training, and offer in person courses, or videos, or a handbook: https://www.pat-testing-course.com/pat-testing-handbook.php
Test Equipment
A UK supplier of test equipment offering good prices: https://www.test-meter.co.uk
PAT (and other) testers can also be hired quite reasonably, about £7 - £10 per day, so you can try out various models before purchase, or just hire one when needed. Google PAT tester hire to find suppliers in your area.
Seaward: https://www.seaward.com/gb/
Sample Test Reports
Blank test report forms can be purchased from the IEC here: https://www.iecee.org/dyn/www/f?p=106:61:0:::::
Below is a link to a sample test report for the most likely classes of lamp.
| Standard | Title | Test report link |
| 60598-2-1 | Fixed general purpose luminaires | https://secure.img1-ag.wfcdn.com/dm/document/555bf107-eb67-4ca7-af20-d2b76728ad89/85896-2914813-cstarwg21c01l_ce-lvd_test_report.pdf |
| 60598-2-2 | Recessed luminaires | https://sgslight.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/TLP-TUV-CB-test-report.pdf |
| 60598-2-4 | Portable general purpose luminaires | https://assets.presscloud.com/file/66/666682715394991/Eddy_Table_-_CE_LVD_Test_Report.pdf |
| 60598-2-10 | Portable luminaires for children | |
| 60598-2-11 | Aquarium luminaires | |
| 60598-2-12 | Mains socket-outlet mounted nightlights | |
| 60598-2-13 | Ground recessed luminaires | |
| 60598-2-20 | Lighting chains | https://sonoff.tech/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/SONOFF_L2-2M_EN-60598_safety_report.pdf |
| 60598-2-21 | Sealed lighting chains | |
| 60598-2-23 | Extra low voltage lighting systems for filament lamps |
Declaration of Conformity
EU
Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer name and address
This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.
Object of declaration
The object of the declaration described above is in conformity with relevant statutory requirements:
The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012
…..
Where applicable, references to relevant harmonised standards or technical specifications used in relation to which conformity is declared.
Additional information
Signed for and on behalf of manufacturer name
Place and date of issue, name and function of signatory, and signature
England
Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer name and address
This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.
Object of declaration
The object of the declaration described above is in conformity with relevant statutory requirements:
The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012
…..
Where applicable, references to relevant designated standards or technical specifications used in relation to which conformity is declared.
Additional information
Signed for and on behalf of manufacturer name
Place and date of issue, name and function of signatory, and signature
Wales
Scotland