European Update: New Luminaire Standard EN 60598-2-12:2006 - Socket-Outlet Mounted Nightlights
November 2007 (07B-168)
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A new European standard, EN 60598-2-12:2006, has been created dealing with safety for socket-outlet mounted nightlights within the framework of CE Marking, under the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC. This safety standard will become compulsory on 1 April 2009 and will require tests as per the existing French standard UTE C 71-101. It will replace all national deviations used before to perform tests on socket-outlet mounted nightlights.
The new standard EN 60598-2-12 standard will apply to all nightlights without taking into consideration a power limit. Previous nightlight requirements applied only to those with a power of less than 5W. For all new socket-outlet mounted nightlight projects, Bureau Veritas LCIE will now assess against this new standard, unless otherwise requested. |
Scope of EN 60598-2-12:2006
The European safety standard EN 60598-2-12:2006 specifies requirements for mains socket-outlet mounted nightlights for use with electric light sources, on supply voltages not exceeding 250 V a.c. 50/60 Hz. In addition to UTE C 71-101 requirements, the new standard EN 60598-2-12: 2006 is applicable for all socket-outlet mounted nightlights without taking into consideration luminaire power limits.
Please note: Socket-outlet mounted nightlights are considered as luminaires intended to provide a source of low-level illuminance in areas not normally illuminated at night.
Socket-outlet mounted nightlights must comply with the following main new requirements (non-exhaustive list):
 The plug portion of a mains socket-outlet mounted nightlight shall comply in all other respects with the appropriate constructional requirements of IEC 60884-1 or the applicable national standard.
Such mains socket-outlet mounted nightlights are normally installed in locations that are accessible to young children. For this reason, additional features to those prescribed for other mains socket-outlet mounted luminaires, normally installed out of reach of young children, are considered.
It shall not be possible to change a lamp while the mains socket-outlet mounted nightlight is connected to the supply.
Bureau Veritas LCIE’s Solution
Bureau Veritas LCIE can partner with you throughout the certification process for socket-outlet mounted nightlights. We are able to perform full safety tests according to European standard EN 60598-2-12:2006 and can give you more information regarding the luminaire safety test process.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any question regarding compliance and/or enforcement of this new standard. We remain committed to helping you successfully carry out your certification projects.
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