SGS: LED companies need to be clear that the highest standard for certification purposes is security

SGS: The highest standard SGS tested: the highest standard of testing is safety

[Source: "Engineering LED- Technology and Application" 12 issue of reporter / Long Zong-hui]

"At present, many manufacturers still can't accept the status quo of LED lighting products with long life testing cycle, and often consult us whether there is any way to accelerate." SGS China Consumer Electronics Division Director Guan Junchao believes that from the perspective of professional testing, testing The time depends on the product and the type of test.

LED product safety inspection cycle is generally not too long, about 3-5 working days. If it involves energy efficiency and performance testing, the cycle can be very long, and some even up to a year, these are already after the acceleration. The reason why the current certification cycle is shorter is mainly because the previous energy efficiency requirements are not mandatory, so few manufacturers do energy efficiency tests. Energy efficiency requirements are mandatory in many regions, so performance standards are indirectly mandated as a test method for energy efficiency requirements.

In theory, if there is no malicious competition in the market, everyone will follow the standard method to do life test. In principle, there will be no market timing missed after the test is done.

But in fact, many manufacturers give up the product certification is to seize the market faster, this approach is very undesirable in the long run.

Currently, there are many simplified test methods on the market. If the purpose of the customer test is to export, then the test must be tested in accordance with the test methods required by the relevant regulations. If the company only wants to make product quality, advertising or meet the special requirements of some customers, then the test method can be chosen by itself.

“From device to assembly, there are many variables in life, and the signs of end of life are also inconsistent.” Guan Junchao said that many companies now consider IEC/PAS 62612, IEC/PAS 62717 or IEC/PAS 62722-2-1. As long as the product has passed the 6000-hour life test, it means that there is no problem in terms of life. Since the standard has not been officially released, the claim that the manufacturer claims that the product life span reaches 50,000 hours is largely based on the product design and the life expectancy of the semiconductor device itself is theoretically estimated. Generally, there is no actual verification.

Enterprises need to clarify the purpose of certification

At present, each country and region has its own product certification system. Most of the certifications are based on safety, and some countries and regions will increase EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) testing requirements. However, from the perspective of global development, safety is closely related to human health. Therefore, safety testing must be an eternal focus.

Guan Junchao believes that manufacturers must be clear about which countries and regions their products are sold to and then do targeted product testing. The requirements for products in each region are different. It is possible that one product meets the requirements of a certain regional market, but in another region it is completely incompatible or even unusable. “After determining the target regional market, we need to understand the local product certification requirements and the customer's special requirements, and then proceed to the next step of certification.”

From a global certification system, certification in the strict sense is a review of sample testing and production consistency (generally through inspections at the factory or each shipment). In other ways, it is required to have qualified laboratories and certification agencies to conduct tests and audits, such as CB and ENERGY STAR.

At present, many of the certifications for lighting products exported to the European market in China cannot be called certification. Strictly speaking, only GS is the certification. There are also many regulations, such as ErP. In fact, the key to certification is that the product must conform to the specifications, and the approval of the testing organization is not required. For example, the LVD of CE, the ErP instruction, in fact, the DoC compliance self-declaration after the manufacturer self-assessment is sufficient.

"In our current business, many reports from CE, ErP, LVD and VoC are actually supporting manufacturers to do DoC, not real certification." Guan Junchao said that if the company can pass a reputable third-party laboratory Testing will give buyers more confidence in the product.

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Compulsory certification is a necessary condition for products to be sold to a region, and the importance of certification is self-evident. For non-mandatory certification, in order to enhance the market competitiveness of products, it is recommended that manufacturers can have selective arrangements. In foreign countries, especially developed countries, product certification is very concerned, and certified products are a guarantee for safety and health for consumers. Pre-safe

"At present, many manufacturers still can't accept the status quo of LED lighting products with long life testing cycle, and often consult us whether there is any way to accelerate." SGS China Consumer Electronics Division Director Guan Junchao believes that from the perspective of professional testing, testing The time depends on the product and the type of test.

LED product safety inspection cycle is generally not too long, about 3-5 working days. If it involves energy efficiency and performance testing, the cycle can be very long, and some even up to a year, these are already after the acceleration. The reason why the current certification cycle is shorter is mainly because the previous energy efficiency requirements are not mandatory, so few manufacturers do energy efficiency tests. Energy efficiency requirements are mandatory in many regions, so performance standards are indirectly mandated as a test method for energy efficiency requirements.

In theory, if there is no malicious competition in the market, everyone will follow the standard method to do life test. In principle, there will be no market timing missed after the test is done.

But in fact, many manufacturers give up the product certification is to seize the market faster, this approach is very undesirable in the long run. Currently, there are many simplified test methods on the market. If the purpose of the customer test is to export, then the test must be tested in accordance with the test methods required by the relevant regulations. If the company only wants to make product quality, advertising or meet the special requirements of some customers, then the test method can be chosen by itself.

“From device to assembly, there are many variables in life, and the signs of end of life are also inconsistent.” Guan Junchao said that many companies now consider IEC/PAS 62612, IEC/PAS 62717 or IEC/PAS 62722-2-1. As long as the product has passed the 6000-hour life test, it means that there is no problem in terms of life. Since the standard has not been officially released, the claim that the manufacturer claims that the product life span reaches 50,000 hours is largely based on the product design and the life expectancy of the semiconductor device itself is theoretically estimated. Generally, there is no actual verification.

Enterprises need to clarify the purpose of certification

At present, each country and region has its own product certification system. Most of the certifications are based on safety, and some countries and regions will increase EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) testing requirements. However, from the perspective of global development, safety is closely related to human health. Therefore, safety testing must be an eternal focus.

Guan Junchao believes that manufacturers must be clear about which countries and regions their products are sold to and then do targeted product testing. The requirements for products in each region are different. It is possible that one product meets the requirements of a certain regional market, but in another region it is completely incompatible or even unusable. “After determining the target regional market, we need to understand the local product certification requirements and the customer's special requirements, and then proceed to the next step of certification.”

From a global certification system, certification in the strict sense is a review of sample testing and production consistency (generally through inspections at the factory or each shipment). In other ways, it is required to have qualified laboratories and certification agencies to conduct tests and audits, such as CB and ENERGY STAR.

At present, many of the certifications for lighting products exported to the European market in China cannot be called certification. Strictly speaking, only GS is the certification. There are also many regulations, such as ErP. In fact, the key to certification is that the product must conform to the specifications, and the approval of the testing organization is not required. For example, the LVD of CE, the ErP instruction, in fact, the DoC compliance self-declaration after the manufacturer self-assessment is sufficient.

"In our current business, many reports from CE, ErP, LVD and VoC are actually supporting manufacturers to do DoC, not real certification." Guan Junchao said that if the company can pass a reputable third-party laboratory Testing will give buyers more confidence in the product.

Compulsory certification is a necessary condition for products to be sold to a region, and the importance of certification is self-evident. For non-mandatory certification, in order to enhance the market competitiveness of products, it is recommended that manufacturers can have selective arrangements. In foreign countries, especially developed countries, product certification is very concerned, and certified products are a guarantee for safety and health for consumers.