UL Solutions Lighting Testing and Certification

UL Solutions lighting testing and certification

Learn about safety and performance testing capabilities to UL Standards, IECEE CB Scheme, and more.

UL Solutions lighting services

The lighting industry has undergone major changes in recent years with the development of new technology and the maturation of light-emitting diode (LED) technology. While legacy technologies (such as fluorescent and incandescent) retain viability, solid-state lighting has become universal, and lighting as a service and Internet of Things (IoT)-connected lighting both have impressive growth potential.

You may know UL Solutions for our product safety and certification services, but we continue to innovate to meet the needs of the lighting marketplace, including offering services beyond testing and certification. Leverage our safety science expertise across the many lighting market segments and let us help you stay ahead of the latest industry trends. Our offerings encompass testing and certification services for ultraviolet (UV) germicidal lighting, solar and photovoltaic lighting, horticultural lighting, Li-Fi, smart lighting and controls, human-centric lighting, and beyond.

UL Solutions lighting testing and certification

Work with us for the highest level of service in lighting testing, safety certification, performance verification, quality assurance, advisory services and beyond. We keep you informed of requirements so you can stay ahead of issues that might affect the flow of inventory. Our global reach and local presence allow us to deliver innovative, customized offerings to streamline testing and simplify the certification process.

From the simple to the complex, partner with us for your lighting safety testing needs.

Our extensive lighting technical knowledge comes from our engineers, who are committed to partnering with our customers throughout the project to explain the certification process.
We help you bring innovative products to market quickly, working with you to avoid potential safety issues and late-stage production problems that can result in recalls and returns.
As lighting technology and systems grow in complexity, our knowledgeable Engineering team is uniquely positioned to help you meet certification requirements.
UL Solutions certification helps your customers identify high-quality products and provides an important differentiator in a crowded market.
The UL Mark has global recognition and acceptance among code authorities. In Europe, we are authorized to certify to EN standards and use the ENEC 15 mark where we are the certifying body.

Our services for the lighting industry extend beyond safety. We offer performance testing with UL Marketing Claim Verification and field evaluation services. Explore our limited production service program and other ways UL Solutions has the flexibility you need to get the most from our services.

Lighting performance services

UL Solutions’ technical experts are committed to providing performance testing services that meet the high expectations of the lighting industry. We’ve designed our services to support your business needs, ranging from UL Marketing Claim Verification to measurement of performance and energy efficiency, assessment of photobiological risk factors, and even the safe packaging and shipping of your products.

We can help you better understand your product’s performance characteristics, earn key energy efficiency certifications or differentiate your product in the marketplace with independent UL verification. Partner with UL Solutions for:

Flexible, localized service from UL Solutions laboratories worldwide with performance testing capabilities
Development of performance metrics as new technologies emerge in the industry
Verification of product, marketing or other customized claims that differentiate products in the market
Flexibility to meet your testing needs, including UV photobiological testing, ingress protection testing and other environmental measurements needed for emerging lighting technologies
Evaluation and testing to the requirements of ENERGY STAR® and other efficiency programs, as well as qualifications for the DesignLights Consortium (DLC) and their Qualified Products List (QPL)

Connected lighting

As lighting systems and IoT smart lighting take the industry beyond functional illumination into lighting as a service (LaaS) to encompass multiple data and connection categories, the challenges of going to market are becoming increasingly complex.

UL Solutions is committed to connected lighting. As the technologies converge, we will meet the new demands around Li-Fi, smart homes and buildings, and the growing emphasis on lighting as a component of a connected ecosystem. Our services cover:

Cybersecurity
Interoperability
Testing to protocols like DALI-2 certification
EMC and wireless testing such as Bluetooth®, Zigbee and Thread
And more

Residential and consumer lighting services

UL Solutions has a long history with traditional and decorative lighting in the residential and consumer segments, offering core services for safety testing and certification, performance and energy efficiency, global market access and connected lighting services.

Whether it’s indoor or outdoor lighting for the home, consumers and retailers recognize and trust the UL Mark. Our global team actively participates in standards development and can help you stay up to date on new and evolving regulations and industry standards.

Smart homes

For years, the changeover from legacy technologies like fluorescent and incandescent lighting to LEDs and energy efficiency concerns dominated the lighting market. Now, emerging connected technology is bringing smart lighting for smart homes to the forefront, and Li-Fi and other developments will continue to have an impact.

UL Solutions adapts to the needs of the industry, and we know that in addition to functional and decorative lighting, manufacturers and consumers alike are looking for lighting systems and controls that can integrate with other types of IoT devices to create smart homes with greater comfort and security, lower energy consumption, and added value. Let us help you make the transition from lighting as illumination to lighting as an integrated service and fulfill your cybersecurity needs.

Commercial and professional lighting services

Commercial and professional lighting is one of the most diverse segments in the lighting industry, with applications in office, warehouse and commercial spaces, along with specialty lighting needs for healthcare, hospitality, entertainment and more. Trusted and recognized worldwide, UL Solutions provides safety testing and certification, performance and energy efficiency, global market access and connected lighting for all lighting categories.

Manufacturers, municipalities and specifiers recognize and trust the UL Mark on lighting products. Our global team actively participates in standards development and can help keep you ahead of the curve on new and evolving regulations and industry standards.

Smart buildings

The adoption of connected lighting technology in smart buildings is a key driver in the lighting market as integrated systems add value, functionality and light source optimization. Whether it’s meeting cybersecurity requirements, adding Li-Fi capabilities, adapting to emerging IoT technology or integrating with building automation systems, we know that building owners and managers are looking for options.

UL Solutions adapts to industry needs; let us help you transition from lighting as illumination to lighting as an integrated service and fulfill your cybersecurity needs.

UV germicidal lighting

UL Solutions offers resources for manufacturers incorporating UV-C radiation into various product forms for sanitization and germicidal purposes. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, public areas, schools, hotels, businesses, hospitals and more are looking for safe, certified products that can help keep spaces clean and reduce the spread of bacteria and viruses.

Why UL Solutions in Vietnam?

UL Solutions has the engineering expertise and state-of-the-art equipment to handle testing for energy efficiency, performance and retail protocol in the lighting industry. The 2022 laboratory opening in Hai Duong, Vietnam, expanded our capabilities in Southeast Asia.

Local and global customers can utilize our laboratory services for export to global markets.
Retailers seeking to strengthen their product quality and supply chains can leverage UL Solutions’ expansive retail capabilities, including vendor qualification testing, retail protocol and quality assurance testing, audits, inspections, and product reliability.
Our new laboratory in Hai Duong expands our engineering team, building on well-established engineering and customer service capabilities in our Vietnam office.
In addition to lighting, our laboratory also serves a diverse range of products for customers across multiple industries, including consumer electronics, wire and cable, information technology equipment, and small appliances.

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