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2014 • ISSUE 4
UL Launches “Street LiTE” Program
By Shari Hunter / Business Development Manager
After several months of development,
pilot projects, and extensive engineering
training, UL is ready to make available
to its customers an evaluation approach
that matches up to the innovative and
dynamic technology shift of the LED
revolution. Reaching deep into our
science and expertise in product safety,
our new tool kit for applying lighting
standards to quick-to-evolve technology
is ready for deployment, beginning with
street and area lighting.
UL embraces hazard-based safety
engineering (HBSE) principles for
evaluating LED Street Lights. This
approach is called LiTE (Limited Test
Evaluation), reflecting our ability to
customize and focus LED luminaire
investigations to those relevant product
safety and installation conditions
characteristic of Street and Area Lighting.
The principles of HBSE were developed
in the early 1990s. They emphasize
effective safeguards to mitigate the
effects of energy transfer (electrical,
thermal, mechanical, etc.) that can lead
to fires and injury. These safeguards need
not be prescriptively specified where
they otherwise can be found adequate
for the intended use condition. UL’s
expertise enables sound and defensible
conclusions about the adequacy of the
safeguards chosen.
UL has been honing its skills in applying
HBSE which were used to create the new
international standard for consumer
electronics and information technology
equipment, IEC 62368-1. As stated in
the preface to that standard, the purpose
of using HBSE was not to change the
underlying intent of the standards but
rather to address the convergence of
technologies and the pace of innovation,
both of which can render prescriptive
standards written under traditional
approaches a challenge to apply.
To expedite the market entry of the next
generation of innovative Street and Area
Lighting products, many of which boast
design features that arguably provide for
less hazardous energy levels (operating at
lower voltages, with lower heat and more
sophisticated protection circuitry), UL
has developed an approach that blends
HBSE’s enabling principles with our depth
of expertise surrounding product safety
standards and electrical installation
codes.
“We are able to work within the
bounds and phrasing of the existing
standards, to a great extent, because in
most cases that text actually has some
interpretive flexibility to it. Coupled with
a standards writer’s knowledge of intent
of requirements and our experience
with the applicable installation code
requirements, UL can apply an informed,
science based interpretation that gives
the product manufacturer maximum
design freedom and minimum regulatory
cost, time, and oversight. It’s quite a winwin opportunity,” said Michael Shulman,
UL Principal Engineers and lead HBSE
mentor and trainer.
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In This Issue
LETTER FROM TODD
Todd Straka
CHINA CCC UPDATE
Vergil Magsino
INDIA BIS - COMPULSORY
REGISTRATION SCHEME: EXPANSION OF
SCOPE FOR PHASE TWO
Souvik Dutta
HAZLOC LIGHTING &
GLOBAL MARKET ACCESS
David Liu
STANDARDS CORNER
Diana Pappas Jordan
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF LIGHT
SPONSOR
Todd Straka
IQ DATABASE
Michael Ritto
GENERAL COVERAGE FOR RECESSED &
RETROFIT KIT
Ed Joseph
3D PRINTING
Matt Pasha
SMART MARKS AND BADGES
Erin Alianello
LED SURFACE LUMINARIES UL & IEC
Roberto Inclinati
A Letter
From Todd
G L O B A L M A R K E T A C C E S S - C H I N A C C C U P D AT E
CNCA changes validity period of the
irregular-size CCC Mark
Greetings,
By Vergil Magsino / Project Engineer
It is hard to believe that yet another year
has passed and that the holidays are again
upon us. Lighting technology continues
its evolution not only in Commercial and
Residential markets, but we are increasingly
hearing about the positive effects of light
on human health and well-being, as
well as on agriculture. Lighting makes a
tremendous impact on all of our lives, in
ways that we may or may not think about
on a regular basis. In an effort to build
global awareness, the United Nations
declared 2015 The International Year of
Light and Light-Based Technologies. UL is
very excited to be a Patron Sponsor of this
global initiative, and we are looking forward
to doing our part in the coming year to
help highlight and bring attention to the
positive effects of Lighting. From our UL
family to yours, we wish you a wonderful
holiday season and Happy New Year!
To further enhance reforming and facilitate factories, the Certification and
Accreditation Administration of China (CNCA) released Circular No. 36, 2014 which
adjusts some requirements on the CCC mark. This new requirement becomes effective
on January 1, 2015. These new requirements affect customer who currently print their
own CCC Mark labels and maintain an Printing/Impressing Certificate from CNCA.
Highlights of the main changes are as follows:
• The validity period of the irregular-size CCC mark(Printing/Impressing) will change
from one year to the same period as the corresponding CCC certification; the
currently approved irregular-size CCC mark (Printing/Impressing) ahead of this
new Circular are still valid; the certificate holder could apply for new approval for
Printing/Impressing certificate for the CCC mark from the CCC Mark Center ahead
of the expiration date of the current Printing/Impressing certificate.
• For the regular CCC mark (CCC Mark labels purchased from CNCA), the factories
could return the extra labels to the CCC Mark Center and claim the relevant refund.
• The stamp and stamping example in the new approval for the irregular-size CCC
mark(Printing/Impressing) is as shown below:
How UL Can Help
Business Development Director,
Global Lighting
Our Global Market Access team can help you achieve compliance by identifying
applicable requirements for your specific product or technology feature to comply
with current regulations in safety, EMC, wireless and energy efficiency. For more
information, visit our Global Market Access website Global Market Access or contact
our experts at gma@ul.com.
These updates are for information purposes only and are not intended to convey legal
or other professional advice.
source:
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CNCA Notice
UL SMART MARKS AND BADGES
The Next Generation Mark is Now Available
By Erin Alianello / Marketing Manager
Advance your UL Certification Marks and Badges with the addition of a unique product Web page for audiences activated through
a QR code. On September 29 UL launched the upgraded Marks Hub, featuring Smart UL Certification Marks and Badges for our
customers. This exciting evolution enables innovative, in-market access to product compliance information like never before. Once
scanned with a smart device, the Smart Mark or Badge launches a product page, a new feature that allows instant mobile access to
publicly available UL Certification and compliance information.
Marks
The Enhanced UL Certification Mark has been created to deliver greater transparency and efficiency in the market today.
• Promotes multiple-market acceptance and faster deployment
• Allows for bundling of current and future Certifications
Badges
The UL Certification Badge communicates product compliance for buyer confidence at
point-of-sale or in marketing materials.
Learn more today at
markshub.ul.com
• Optimized for online, advertising and packaging materials
• Provides flexibility in packaging placement and design options
New Retrofit Public Workshops for 2015
UL’s Knowledge Solutions is ready
to launch a new series of retrofit
workshops aimed at the electric sign
and luminaire markets. These halfday instructor led courses will address
UL’s safety certification programs for
retrofits, the importance of sourcing
the right kit for the application, critical
marking requirements, installation
instruction review and much more.
With the growing pressure to reduce
energy consumption and the rapid
proliferation of retrofit kits and kit
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installers on the market, facility
managers and AHJs need to understand
certain details regarding luminaire
retrofits, such as the implications of
reusing existing lamp holders and
identifying whether a retrofit kit
is for general purpose or intended
only for a specific luminaire make
and model. Retrofit kit purchasers
and installers need to know what to
look for prior to selection of a kit to
determine the effort and compatibility
of the kits under consideration. These
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hands-on courses combine dynamic
learning with practical application
and product demonstrations. CEU
credits are available and a Certificate
of Completion will be issued following
an assessment to measure the training
effectiveness and knowledge retention.
For a schedule of the 2015 retrofit and
other lighting courses, or to register,
click here.
STANDARDS CORNER
By Diana Pappas Jordan / Standards Program Manager
Standards information link
Register for “What’s New” to receive
e-mails twice a month indicating
the new published UL Standards,
Outlines, and Proposals. Sign up here.
UL 1598 – Luminaires (Tri-national
standard)
- Next revision cycle has started, which will be
a 2-year cycle. Proposals received by the SDOs
were sent to CSA (Publication Coordinator).
CSA sent proposals to the THC (Technical
Harmonization Committee) Chair and the
proposals were reviewed and discussed
during February 2014 CANENA meeting.
The Publication Coordinator is preparing
the document which will be sent out for
preliminary review in the future.
UL 1598B – Supplemental
Requirements for Luminaire Reflector
Kits for Installation on Previously
Installed Fluorescent Luminaires
- Proposal went out for preliminary review on
January 17, 2014. The proposal related to the
clarification of the requirements for luminaire
retrofit kits that provide replacement
lampholders or instant start ballasts. These
proposals went out for ballot on February
28, 2014. The revisions were published on
September 25, 2014.
UL 1993 - Self- ballasted Lamps
and Lamp Adapters (Tri-national
standard)
- The next revision cycle has started. UL is the
Publication Coordinator. Multiple proposals
went out for preliminary review on May 2,
2014 with a due date of July 2, 2014. Link
to summary of topics. The comments have
been sent to the Technical Harmonization
Committee (THC) for review and input. The
Publication Coordinator is preparing the
document which will be sent out for ballot in
the future.
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UL 8750 - Light Emitting Diode
(LED) Equipment For Use In Lighting
Products
- Multiple proposals went out for preliminary
review on October 14, 2013 with a due date
of November 8, 2013. These proposals were
discussed at the November 2013 STP meeting
and some will be proceeding to ballot. Link to
the summary of topics. These proposals will
be sent out for ballot in the future.
- Proposal went out for preliminary review
on July 3, 2014. The proposal related
to correlating bridging capacitor use
in paragraph 7.9.2 with UL 60950-1
requirements. This proposal went out for
ballot on September 5, 2014 with a due date
of October 6, 2014.
UL 8754 / ULC-S8754 – Holders,
Bases, and Connectors for Solid-State
(LED) Light Engines and Arrays (Joint
UL/ULC Bi-National Standard)
- Proposal went out for preliminary review on
August 5, 2014 with a due date of August 26,
2014. The proposal is related to: (1) Revise
Relative Thermal Index (RTI) requirements
for polymeric materials used in Limited
Application Devices (LAD), (2) Add exception
to loading test for solid-state assembly
holders, (3) Clarify requirements for lead
pull tests for factory assembled solid-state
assembly holders, and (4) Clarify product
marking allowances for lampholders. This
proposal went out for ballot on September 19,
2014 with a due date of November 3, 2014.
UL 935, UL 1029, UL 542 – Ballasts
(Tri-national Standard)
- The draft of Part 1 of the proposed Standard,
covering general construction and test
requirements is being reviewed by the
CANENA Harmonization Committee (THC34/
SC34C) and being prepared for preliminary
review.
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- The Part 2 documents which will include
specific requirement for the various product
types still need to be developed.
UL 542 - Fluorescent Lamp Starters
- Call for Proposals went out on June 9, 2014
with new proposals due June 30, 2014. No
proposals were received. UL proceeded
with the reaffirmation of the standard to
maintain ANSI approval. Reaffirmation of the
9th edition of UL 542 went out for ballot on
July 25, 2014 with a due date of September
8, 2014. The revisions were published on
October 30, 2014 reflecting the reaffirmation
as an ANSI Standard.
UL 1786 – Direct Plug-In Nightlights
(Bi-national Standard)
- Next revision cycle started. Multiple
proposals went out for preliminary review
on October 17, 2013 with a due date of
November 7, 2013. The proposals went out
for ballot on August 22, 2014 with a due date
of October 6, 2014. Link to the summary of
topics. The revisions will be published in a
new 4th edition in the future.
UL 496 - Lampholders (Bi-national
standard)
- Next revision cycle has started. A Call for
Proposals was sent out on May 9, 2014 with
new proposals due on June 9, 2014. UL (the
Publication Coordinator) sent the proposals
received to the Technical Harmonization
Committee for review. Multiple proposals
went out for preliminary review on October
3, 2014 with a due date of November 3,
2014. The proposals related to: (1)Proposed
Addition of Requirements for Lampholder
Fittings with Integral USB Connectors,
(2) Proposed Addition of Requirements
for Minimum Lead Wire Gauge Size for
GU24 Outlet-Box Lampholders, and (3)
Proposed Addition of requirements to Clarify
the Creepage Distances and Clearances
Measurements. The comments received in
response to the preliminary review were sent
UL 496 - Lampholders (Bi-national
standard) continued
- to the Technical Harmonization Committee
(THC) for review and input. The Publication
Coordinator is preparing the document which
will be sent out for ballot in the future.
-O
n July 23, 2014, UL informed the 496 STP
for Lampholderand Temporary Lighting
Strings that this STP will be reorganized into
two separate STPs. The STP 496 has been
reorganized into two separate STPs. STP 496
will now only cover the bi-national Standard
for Safety for Lampholders, UL 496.
UL 1088 – Temporary Lighting Strings
- On July 23, 2014, UL informed the 496 STP
for Lampholder and Temporary Lighting
Strings that this STP will be reorganized into
two separate STPs. The new Joint UL-ULC
Technical Committee for Temporary Lighting
Strings, TC 1088, has been formed and will
cover the Standard for Temporary Lighting
Strings, UL 1088. In addition, UL Standards
and ULC Standards will be developing a Joint
UL-ULC Standard for Temporary Lighting
Strings, UL 1088/ ULC-S1088, which will be
covered by the new Joint UL-ULC TC 1088.
- Proposed new edition of the Joint UL/ULC
Standard for Temporary Lighting Strings, UL
1088/ULC-S1088, went out for preliminary
review on November 13, 2014 with a due date
of December 4, 2014. This proposed standard
specifies the requirements applicable to
temporary lighting strings intended for indoor
and outdoor use to provide illumination
during construction, repair, or demolition of
buildings or structures, or similar activities.
This standard covers traditional constructions
employing Edison screw base lampholders
and also accommodates new constructions
incorporating energy efficient LED light
sources.
UL 1838 – Low Voltage Landscape
Lighting Systems
- Proposal went out for preliminary review on
July 2, 2014. The proposal related to a revision
to ambient temperature measurement method.
This proposal went out for ballot on August 22,
2014 with a due date of September 22, 2014.
The revisions are being prepared for publication.
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- Proposal went out for preliminary review on
October 3, 2014 with a due date of November
3, 2014. The proposal is related to: (1) Editorial
Revisions, (2) Power Supply Cord Types, and (3)
Location of marking for wet location power
units with doors.
UL 2108 – Low Voltage Lighting
Systems
- Multiple proposals went out for preliminary
review on October 24, 2014 with a due date
of December 8, 2014. The proposals related
to: (1) Power Over Ethernet (POE) Lighting
Systems, (2) Revision to Ambient Temperature
Measurement Method, (3) Clarification
of Cord Connection Option for Class 2
Luminaires, (4) Temperature Test for ClothesCloset Luminaires, (5) Class 2 Luminaire
Marking for Power Unit Compatibility, (6)
Clarification of Luminaire Ratings within
Part IV, and (7) Clarification of Wet Location
Marking for Non-Class 2 Luminaires.
UL 234 – Low Voltage Lighting
Fixtures for Use in Recreational
Vehicles
- Proposal went out for preliminary review on
July 24, 2014. The proposal is related to: (1)
Addition of requirements for RV luminaires
suitable for direct contact with bedding (or
similar) materials and (2) Revision to ambient
temperature measurement method. This
proposal went out for ballot on August 29,
2014 with a due date of September 29,
2014. The revisions are being prepared for
publication.
UL 48 - Electric Signs
- Proposal went out for preliminary review
on December 24, 2012. The proposal was
related to two topics: (1) Clarification of drain
opening requirements and (2) Grounding and
Bonding Marking. Another proposal went
out for preliminary review on December 20,
2013.The proposal was related to two topics:
(1) Addition of requirements for laminated
or organic-coated glass and revision to test
method and (2) Addition of requirements for
signs with photovoltaic systems or modules.
These proposals went out for ballot on March
28, 2014. The topic related to the grounding
and bonding marking did not obtain
consensus. The remaining three topics were
sent out for recirculation on August 8, 2014.
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All three topics maintained consensus. The
revisions were published on October 21, 2014.
UL 48B – Changing Message Signs
and Displays
- UL is currently developing the proposed 1st
edition for UL48B.
UL 2592 – Low Voltage LED Wire
- UL 2592 was added under STP 814 (GTO
Cables) on June 9, 2014 and the Outline will
be converted to a UL Standard.
- The proposed 1st edition Standard was sent
out for preliminary review on August 20,
2014 with a due date of September 19, 2014.
These requirements cover single-conductor
and multi-conductor, unjacketed, 18 – 10
AWG (0.807 –5.16 mm2), low voltage LED
wire rated 105°C – 250°C (221°F – 482°F), and
300 or 600 volts, suitable for installation in
dry and damp, or wet locations. The proposed
1st edition Standard was sent out for ballot
on October 10, 2014 with a due date of
December 9, 2014.
UL 482 -Portable Sun/Heat Lamps
- Call for Proposals went out on June 30, 2014
with new proposals due July 21, 2014. No
proposals were received. UL is proceeding
with the reaffirmation of the standard to
maintain ANSI approval. The proposal is being
issued for ballot on September 12, 2014 with
a due date of October 27, 2014.
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UL Launches “Street LiTE” Program
As an example of LiTE decision making
for street and area luminaires mounted
on poles, consider that the standard
is based upon various assumptions
related to the accessibility of parts
that can present a risk of electric shock
and thermal burn injury. But when the
product can be assumed to be located
where only skilled installers would
have access, or where no combustible
materials can be impacted by surface
temperatures, the intent of the
requirements can be met without
having to build expensive safeguards
into the product. The net effect is that
safeguards enabled by the application
of HBSE principles allows for potential
reduction in testing protocols and
design cost without sacrificing safety or
compliance.
“We started the pilot by focusing on
outdoor pole mounted luminaires
and received positive feedback from
our customers,” said Shari Hunter,
UL Lighting Business Development
Manager charged with overseeing the
rollout of the program. “To some extent,
the LiTE program will appear seamless
to many customers because the
fundamental aspects of the certification
process remain intact -- information
and samples are submitted, they
get examined and tested, a report
is issued and authorization to apply
a certification mark is granted for
products found to comply. But, upon
closer examination, they’ll notice fewer
samples requested, less investigation
time, and simplified documentation,
because LiTE allows us to really focus in
on the core safety issues and recognize
where broader degrees of freedom
can be extended to areas such as
construction features and component
substitution,” added Hunter.
While the initial application of LiTE
HBSE will be primarily focused on street
and area lighting, UL continues to
assess potential additional luminaire
applications that may benefit from
HBSE and may seek to expand the
approach to other eligible luminaire
types in the future.
UL has been providing public and
private workshops on HBSE since
the late 1990s. In 2015, UL will
make available similar educational
courses specifically targeted
to theStreet Lighting industry.
Manufacturers and other parties
interested in such a workshop can
contact us at[Lightingquote@ul.com]
(mailto:Lightingquote@ul.com) for
more information regarding LiTE
training modules.
To celebrate the launch of LiTE, UL is
offering a special 10% discount for
safety evaluations of street and area
luminaire submittals if a quote is
accepted by February 15, 2015. Just
mention the word “LiTE”. We’ll extend
the total discount to 20% when both
safety and DLC performance testing
services are quoted together. For
further information, please contact
your local UL Sales Representative, call
1-877-UL-HELPS (1-877-854-3577), or
submit your inquiry to
Lightingquote@ul.com.
2015 Lighting for Tomorrow Adds New Decorative Lamps
By Shari Hunter / Business Development Manager
Vintage lighting utilizing LEDs in
place of the traditional tungsten
filaments will be a new category in
the 2015 LFT competition. The ENERGY
STAR®definition of Decorative Lamps
is “Lamps of common decorative
shapes meeting applicable decorative
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performance requirements in this
specification – ANSI Standard Lamp
Shapes B, BA, C, CA, DC, F and G.” The
LFT sponsors are excited to add this
category and eager to see the new
products.
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LFT kicks off the annual competition
at the Dallas International Lighting
Market in January, 2015.
For more details go to
www.LightingForTomorrow.com
UL Introduces 3D Printing Training & Education
By Matthew Pasha / Project Manager
Foundations of 3D Printing,
UL’s initial offering within its
3D Printing education and
training program, is now
available online via eLearning
modules.
Geared to those who are
new to or have an interest in
this innovative technology,
Foundations of 3D Printing
is an interactive fourmodule course that presents
comprehensive introductory
knowledge of the 3D printing
industry. Covering terms
and definitions, software
and hardware as well as
discussing applications and
case studies, participants
will begin to understand the
benefits of 3D printing in a
way that is relevant to their
business needs.
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In addition, Foundations
of 3D Printing introduces
concepts related to:
• Print process challenges
and considerations
• Benefits and limitations of
the applications of various
technologies
• Quality and safety
considerations
We’re excited to offer
this training to our
customers,” said Simin
Zhou, Vice President of
UL’s Digital Manufacturing
Technologies. “Within such
a diverse and fast-moving
industry, we believe UL
is uniquely positioned to
provide a trusted, objective,
independent point of view
and expertise. This is the first
step within our larger goal
of helping to advance the 3D
printing industry.”
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Interested in starting
this course today?
Foundations of 3D
Printing is currently
available for purchase
at the introductory rate
of $249.
Click Here to view the
course description and
start this eLearning
today!
For more, contact:
3DPrinting@ul.com
General Coverage Solution for Tube Lamp Style
LED Luminaire Designs
By Ed Joseph / Principal Engineer
UL offers a fast and flexible path to obtain UL Safety Certification for LED Surface-mounted and
Recessed luminaire designs that incorporate the use of bi-pin lampholders and LED tube lamps.
The February 2014 Issue of Lumen Insights included an article
about the soon-to-be-released General Coverage certification
offering through UL for LED surface-mounted luminaires that
incorporate the use bi-pin lampholders and LED tube lamps. The
offering which became available to manufacturers in May 2014,
provides a flexible and cost effective solution for manufacturers
that build tube lamp style luminaires at the factory using UL
Classified LED Retrofit Kits.
Due to the interest level for the initial General Coverage
offering and as a result of feedback from manufacturers about
the program, UL is pleased to announce the expansion of this
offering to additionally include LED recessed luminaires that
incorporate the use of bi-pin lampholders and LED tube lamps.
recessed
Tube lamp style luminaires continue to be a popular design
choice in installations including office environments, school
buildings and places of public assembly. And, 2 ft. by 2 ft.
and 2 ft.by 4 ft. recessed luminaires are quite prevalent. This
expanded General Coverage certification offered through UL to
include recessed luminaires provides a convenient and complete
solution for luminaire manufacturers that make both LED
surface-mounted and LED recessed tube lamp style luminaires.
For more information about this service or to request
a quote, please contact a UL Customer Service Lighting
Representative via email at lightingquote@ul.com
or via phone at 877.854.3577
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surface-mounted
HazLoc Lighting & Global Market Access
By David Liu / Engineering Manager
UL global HazLoc Lighting family
maintains expertise in all area
classifications, protection methods
and product categories – from
enclosure protection (explosion
proof – UL, and flameproof – IEC/
EN), non-sparking protection
technique to increased safety to
restricted breathing luminaires. In
order to provide a more efficient,
time-saving and cost-effective
service channel for the Greater
China region, a global strategic
production zone packed densely
with industries, transplanting its
existing service experiences in
North America and Europe to the
advanced engineering-capable
Taiwan, UL established its first
HazLoc testing lab in the Greater
China region, serving an extensive
customer base of equipment
manufacturers in mainland China,
Hong Kong, Taiwan and the AsiaPacific region.
For Brazil – INMETRO Mark
We operate strongly in the areas
of Explosive Atmospheres, Oil and
Gas Equipment and Fire Fighting
. In the Brazilian market, where
several classes of product has its
safety certification required by legal
instruments , has UL INMETRO
accreditation to operate in different
segments and run all certification
service , from technical analysis
documentation and evaluation
reports test until the factory
audit and issue of certificate of
conformity .
UL is accredited by the Brazil
INMETRO certification for Electrical
Equipment for use in Explosive
Atmospheres, according to the
requirements of Regulation 179
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as of May 18, 2010. UL have
experts based on the main type of
protections:
Explosion Proof
Ex d – ABNT NBR 60079-1
Pressurized
Ex p – ABNT NBR 60079-2
Powder filling
Ex q – ABNT NBR 60079-5
Oil immersion
Ex o – ABNT NBR 60079-6
Increased safety
Ex e – ABNT NBR 60079-7
Intrinsic safety
Ex i – ABNT NBR 60079-11
Non-incendive
Ex n – ABNT NBR 60079-15
Encapsulated
Ex m – ABNT NBR 60079-18
For Argentina – S-Mark
Accredited by INMETRO as a
Brazilian Certification Organization
to issue: INMETRO mark
and certificates, and Quality
assessments. We can accept the
INMETRO CoC but they need to
perform an extra electrical safety
assessment.
For China – CQST Mark
UL is to act as an agent between
the client and CQST for CQST to
issue certification. We will use IECEx
reports and data to aid CQST, and
please note that no UL certification
to be provided, CQST will consider
the Chinese National Differences
during their evaluation and CQST
keeps track of certificates within
their documentation system.
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Flexible Cords with Decorative Braids
By Keith Sin / Marketing Manager
UL is pleased to announce a new certification service for wire and cable manufacturers of
flexible cords used in dry locations where a decorative braid is incorporated to enhance
the visual aesthetic of the product using these cords.
Cords with a decorative braid can now be evaluated to the UL 62 Standard for Flexible
Cords and Cables Certification Requirement Decision (CRD) dated September 2, 2014.
This CRD is applicable to Types SV, SP-1, SP-2, SP-3, SJ, S, NISP-1, NISP-2, SVT, SPT-1, SPT-2,
SPT-3, SJT, ST, NISPT-1, NISPT-2, SVE, SPE-1, SPE-2, SPE-3, SJE, SE, NISPE-1, and NISPE-2. The
cord types may be suffixed by a ‘-B’ to indicate that the braid has been certified for use as
part of the flexible cord. The additional markings required for the cord types suffixed with
‘-B’ are printed on a marker tape located over the flexible cord and under the decorative
braid. The markings of the base cord type are surface printed on the cord.
This new offering is designed for cable manufacturers who provide cords for lighting and
other end-products where the cords are plainly visible to the user. Rather than being
limited to a singular color, which could potentially detract from the visual appeal of the
product, a decorative braid can instead enhance the overall aesthetic, with colors or
patterns to compliment that of the product or the room in which is it located. Examples
include cords routed through a chain on a pendant fixture or on a portable luminaire
seeking a modern, fashionable look.
Only cords for use in dry locations are eligible for the ‘-B’ suffix. The new certification
service subjects the cords to bending tests after conditioning, to ensure that the
braid does not fray during normal handling. The braided construction also undergoes
applicable flame tests to ensure that the addition of the braid does not increase the
flammability of the cord under the requirements of the UL 62 Standard.
Program Benefits
The primary program benefits include:
• Online Certifications Directory
F lexible cords that have been certified by UL can be easily located in UL’s searchable
Online Certifications Directory (www.ul.com/database). Luminaire and appliance
manufacturers from around the globe who seek certified flexible cords with braids can
search for ‘-B’ product types to meet their needs.
• Substitutability in Portable Luminaires
U
L certified portable luminaires have considerable options for selecting and using
listed flexible cords in end-products, typically limited only by size and rating. The use of
a listed ‘-B’ cord type will preserve full sourcing options where end-product luminaires
that use non-listed ‘-B’ type cords may be subject to additional evaluation if a braid is
applied.
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UL IQ Database for Solid-State Lighting
By Michael Ritto / P.E. – Business Development Manager
UL is excited to announce
the addition of Solid-State
Lighting to our catalogue of iQ
Databases!
Make sourcing of your solid-state
lighting components easy with
UL’s new iQ Database for SolidState Lighting. Building upon an
already industry leading database
including Appliance Wiring
Materials, Electrical Insulation
Materials, Labels, Plastics, Printed
Wiring Boards, Switched and
Certified Water Products, the
addition of Solid-State Lighting to
our iQ Database helps bring UL’s
certified components to a new level
of visibility and allows users an
unparalleled ability to search for
and find the component that best
meets their needs. Leveraging UL’s
extensive collection of data, the iQ
Database allows users to search for
certified components in not only
the traditional ways, including by
Manufacturer, Catalogue Number
and File Number, but also in much
more advanced ways, never before
possible. Today our iQ Database for
Solid-State Lighting includes LED
Drivers, LED Packages and LED SelfBallasted Lamps with more coming
in the near future!
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For LED Drivers, the new iQDatabase
will allow to search by parameters
such as input and output electrical
ratings, environmental rating,
output type and classification (i.e.
non-isolated, isolated, constant
current, constant voltage, Class 2,
etc.). The iQ Database will allow
you to search by a few or as many
parameters as you deem necessary.
Looking to leverage the benefits
of UL’s new Type TL LED Driver
Program? The iQ Database helps
bring immediate visibility to
our ever-growing database of
Type TL Drivers as well as our
comprehensive list of non-Type TL
LED Drivers. Search functionality
for LED Drivers allows users to
find certified LED Drivers based on
input and output electrical ratings,
environmental ratings, supply
connection method as well of
add-on ratings, such as Type HL and
Type TL. The iQ Database can even
be used to help in selecting an LED
Driver that will comply with UL’s
Type TL interchangeability criteria!
Finding UL certified LED Packages
for your specific needs becomes
as easy as entering your desired
forward voltage. Additional search
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parameters allow you to filter by
input type, junction temperature,
environmental location and
enclosure ratings.
Source the right UL certified
Self-Ballasted Lamp for your
luminaire! Find the lamp you need
by searching for lamp type, input
voltage, shape, length and many
other parameters.
Please experience the new UL iQ
Database for Solid-State Lighting
here.
Contact us via phone at
877.854.3577 or find more
information at the following links:
UL.com
UL Lighting
ONE REPORT: COMBINED UL+IEC CERTIFICATIONS
FOR LED SURFACE-MOUNTED LUMINAIRES
By Roberto Inclinati / Lighting Business Development Manager
At UL we continue to look at the
certification process in order to find
solutions that provide a positive
experience for our customers,
studying solutions to help
manufacturers achieve their market
access in the shortest time possible.
A few months ago we created a
new certification approach for LED
Portable Luminaires, providing
a single test report that covered
North America and the IEC world on
standards not harmonized. Many
customers have since asked us to
extend this approach to additional
product types, and on December 9
we launched the same streamlined
certification approach for LED
Surface-mounted luminaires.
Covering UL1598 and IEC60598-2-1
standards with a single test report
provides a shorter time to market,
allowing faster time to market and
reduce time and costs.
In November UL ran a pilot program
for LED Surface-mounted luminaires
with one of our customers based
in Italy, Sozzi Arredamenti s.r.l.,
a luxury furniture and lighting
manufacturer. The product certified
was the Jordina model under
the Promemoria brand. Pleased
with the program, Sozzi had the
following to share, “We believe
that this project represents a great
opportunity for us to grow and at
the same time ensures significant
benefits in terms of design, cost
and time,” said Paolo Sozzi, Head
of Technical Department. “In terms
of design, this new certification
approach has allowed us to study
a single device with a single
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design for the European and the
US market. The design is for us
a matter of primary importance
that goes hand-in-hand with
technological research,” added
Sozzi. “This UL new approach also
has enabled us to have a reduction
in costs as the components meet
both certifications. There is also
a considerable reduction of time;
having a single lead agency, in one
process carrying out joint tests.”
This new exciting service is
available for LED Surface-mounted
luminaires with Class 2 LED Driver
and includes:
• ONE combined Test Report
covering both cULus + CB with
your choice of one deviation**
• ONE sample tested
• ONE point of contact, your UL
engineer
• ONE single-time training
program
• PLUS photometric tests LM79 &
EN 13032
• PLUS photo biological test*** &
report
**If EU deviation is a third mark, it can be delivered
free of charge, D Marks and ENEC15 included.
***Tested in accordance at IEC 62778. ErP service
and test in accordance at IEC 62471 will be quoted
separately
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INDIA BIS
Compulsory Registration Scheme: Expansion of scope for Phase Two
By Souvik Dutta / Project Engineer
On November 7, 2014, the Bureau
of Indian Standards (BIS) released
the official notification for the
expansion of product scope under
the Compulsory Registration
Scheme. This is found in the
Gazette notified on November 13,
2014.
The published Final Order can be
accessed on theDEITy website here.
Implementation Dates
• All products except batteries –
May 13, 2015
• Batteries – August 13, 2015
Here are some of the important
highlights from the official order:
• 15 new product categories were
added
• The effective date of the new
Final Order is 6 months from the
published date of November 7,
2014 for all products except for
batteries (SI. No. 20) which has
an effective date of 9 month from
the published date
• A new standard, IS 16242 (Part 1):
2014 was introduced for UPS and
inverters instead of IS 13252-1
as mentioned in the draft
notification earlier.
How UL can help
Our Global Market Access is
prepared team can help you
achieve compliance by identifying
applicable requirements for your
specific product or technology
feature to comply with current
regulations in safety, EMC, wireless
and energy efficiency. For more
information, visit our Global Market
Access website or contact our
experts at gma@ul.com.
These updates are for information
purposes only and are not intended
to convey legal or other professional
advice.
• Power banks for portable
applications were added.
UL Named Patron Sponsor of International Year of Light
By Todd Straka / Business Development Director of Global Lighting
UL is pleased to announce it has been
named a Patron Sponsor for the 2015
International Year of Light and LightBased Technologies (IYL), as proclaimed
by the The United Nations (UN) General
Assembly 68th Session on December
20, 2013.
This International Year has been
the initiative of a large number of
international scientific organizations
along with UNESCO, and will bring
together global constituents from
various scientific societies and unions,
educational institutions, private sector
partners, non-profit organizations, and
government/municipalities.
The purpose of IYL is to raise global
awareness about the impact of lighting
on our daily lives, and the ability of
light-based technology to promote
sustainable development and provide
potential solutions for global challenges
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with regard to energyefficiency, agriculture,
communications, and
human health.
“We are extremely
pleased to be a Patron
Sponsor of the 2015
International Year
of Light,” said Todd
Straka, UL’s Business
Development Director
for Lighting. “UL’s
mission to promote
safe living and working
environments for people
through the application of Safety
Science and Hazard-Based Safety
Engineering, strongly aligns with the
goals of the IYL and other science-based
organizations participating in this
important global initiative.”
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UL will be an active participant
in IYL activities in 2015. For a
complete listing of activities and
information regarding IYL, please
visit www.light2015.org
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and a prosperous new year around the world!
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