Overview
As technology in the lighting industry advances, it can be difficult to understand what the different standards for different products mean. Different organizations have different standards of testing products to receive a certification. As a general rule though, these certifications are a good thing and a complement to the products quality. These different stamps of approval can also help be a guide for wet locations, used in the food industry, damp locations, outdoor use, energy efficiency, made in America, and more.
The certifications below have an icon associated with them. These icons can be found on products on the PROLIGHTING Website. To read more about the standards and practises of each type, of testing click the “source” link.
Lighting Certifications
Arra
In an effort to stimulate America’s economy, on February 17, 2009, President Barack Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). To qualify for stimulus funding, the ARRA requires that projects meet certain criteria. Primarily, departments and agencies are being urged to support projects that are of a sustainable nature, that optimize economic activity, as well as increase the number
of jobs created or saved in the US.
Source: AAL.net
CSA
CSA Group provides product evaluation, energy efficiency verification, testing & certification and standards solutions for the lighting industry.
Source: CAS Group
Culus
Registered under UL for approval in Canada. Independent, not-for-profit product safety testing and certification organization. Testing products for public safety for more than a century.
Source: UL.com
DLC Listed
The QPL (Qualified Products List) is a list of LED/SSL products that have been tested at a DLC approved laboratory and that comply with the specified performance and energy efficiency criteria.
Source: UL.com
Energy Star
Lighting products that have earned the ENERGY STAR deliver exceptional features, while using less energy. Saving energy helps you save money on utility bills and protect the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the fight against climate change.
Source: energystar.gov
ETI
The ETL Listed Mark is proof that your product has been independently tested and meets the applicable published standard.
Source: intertek.com
FCC
Equipment that intentionally generates radio frequency energy for non-telecommunications functions for industrial, scientific, medical (ISM) or other purposes must be authorized and labeled according to the procedures outlined in Part 2, Subpart J, Sections 18.203 and 18.209 of the FCC Rules.
Source: acstestlab.com
Nema
NEMA’s members are in the energy efficiency business. As such, NEMA has exercised influence and played a key role in the legislative and regulatory arenas for many years.
Source: nema.org
NSF
NSF offers the most accepted and trusted certification and verification programs for commercial foodservice equipment, specified by health departments, restaurant buyers and specifiers worldwide.
Source: nsf.org
UL Classified
Testing, certification and global market access services provide efficient, cost-effective entrance to over 50 countries.
Source: industries.ul.com
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