Lighting Safety Regulations and Product Safety Series｜Part 3
With the full popularization of LED technology, Taiwan's synchronous correction Inspection regulations for lamps and lanterns for general indoor lighting, and will be July 1, 116th year of the Republic of China (2027 AD) The new version of the standard is fully applicable from now on.
This amendment not only updates the safety regulations, but also updates the safety regulations.，Inspection categories, test items and applicable boundaries are also adjusted simultaneously, Has a significant impact on lighting manufacturers.
Why should the inspection standards for indoor lamps and lanterns be revised?
In the past, the standard was mainly traditional lamps and lanterns, but now the mainstream of the market has changed to LED, no matter where Light source form, power supply design or usage situation Are different from the past.
The core of the new version of the standard is to make While upgrading technology, safety and performance are improved simultaneously。
Which lamps are affected by this correction?
The new version of the regulations mainly apply to Rated voltage below 300V The following lamp types：
- Fixed lamps: Ceiling lamp, wall lamp
- Movable lamps: Table lamp, standing lamp
- String lights and tube lights: Decorative string lights, Christmas lights
- God lamp
since New column management since 116/07/01：
- Mobile induction lamps (fixed or mobile)
- Camping lamps
Which lamps and lanterns are not in the scope of inspection? The following conditions can be excluded from this inspection：
- Use only USB 5V power supply(No transformer, no built-in battery)
- Use only Car cigarette lighter power supply
- use Industrial-grade three-phase power supply
- Use only disposable dry batteries (No. 3 and No. 4 batteries)
- Products that have been identified as toys and passed toy inspection
CNS 14335 (109th edition) Three key amendments(Key points)
The key points of the new version of CNS 14335 can be organized into three directions：
1. Clear classification of power cord connection methods
- Type X: Users can replace it by themselves
- Y type: Must be replaced by the original factory or professional technicians
- Type Z: Permanent connection, non-replaceable
Avoid safety risks caused by improper replacement.
2. Photobiological safety (blue light hazard) is included in the compulsory
- According to IEC TR 62778 evaluation
- The risk level must be Below RG2 (below moderate risk)
- If the light source already has a valid BSMI certificate, the whole lamp can be free of retest.
3. Added EMI, battery and performance requirements
- EMI electromagnetic interference：CNS 14115
- Rechargeable lithium battery：
- Battery cell: CNS 15364
- Battery pack: CNS 62133-2 (vibration, shock)
- Reading and writing desk lamp/eye protection desk lamp：
- Must meet CNS 16048
- Flicker index FI ≤ 0.05
- Flicker percentage PF ≤5%
The schedule that manufacturers must master
- New standard: effective from the announcement date
- The old standard applies to：116/06/30
From 116/07/01 onwards：
- All new applications will adopt the new version of the standard
- Induction lights and camping lights are officially included in the inspection
- If you apply for an extension of the old certificate, you must comply with the new regulations
Integration assistance of Jinghong Inspection
Jinghong inspection is Lighting laboratory approved by TAF and designated by BSMI，
Can be done at once：
- CNS 14335 Safety test
- Blue light, EMI, battery and flicker test
- Inspection category determination and document review
Assist manufacturers to stably connect the inspection process during the conversion of the new system. 。
Jinghong recommends
The new version of CNS 14335 in 2016 is not just an update of the provisions, but Comprehensive upgrade of inspection category and test content。
Taking stock of the types of lamps, test items and schedules in advance will be the key to the smooth launch of indoor lighting products.
Jinghong Inspection will continue to assist the industry to steadily respond to the safety regulations and product safety requirements of newly manufactured indoor lamps and lanterns.
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