NABL accredited testing
IEC 60598 Testing: Luminaire Safety
NABL accredited testing of luminaire safety to IEC 60598: 119 tests, each against its clause.
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| Standard | IEC 60598 |
|---|---|
| Covers | Lighting Chains; Rope Lights; Fixed General Purpose Luminaires; Flood Lights; Hand Lamps; Luminaires; Luminaires for Road and Street Lighting; Recessed Luminaires; Luminaires for Emergency Lighting |
| Accredited tests | 119 |
| Accreditation | NABL, ISO/IEC 17025:2017 |
| Category | LED Lamp & Luminaire Testing |
IEC 60598 tests we offer
Lighting Chains
| # | Test | Clause / method |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Creepage Distances and Clearances | IEC 60598-2-20 (Clause 20.8) |
| 2 | Endurance Test and Thermal Test | IEC 60598-2-20 (Clause 20.13) |
| 3 | Classification of Luminaires | IEC 60598-2-20 (Clause 20.5) |
| 4 | Construction | IEC 60598-2-20 (Clause 20.7) |
| 5 | External and Internal Wiring | IEC 60598-2-20 (Clause 20.11) |
| 6 | Insulation Resistance and Electric Strength | IEC 60598-2-20 (Clause 20.15) |
| 7 | Marking | IEC 60598-2-20 (Clause 20.6) |
| 8 | Protection against Electric Shock | IEC 60598-2-20 (Clause 20.12) |
| 9 | Resistance to Dust and Moisture | IEC 60598-2-20 (Clause 20.14) |
| 10 | Resistance to Heat, Fire and Tracking | IEC 60598-2-20 (Clause 20.16) |
| 11 | Terminals | IEC 60598-2-20 (Clause 20.10) |
| 12 | Creepage Distance and Clearance | IEC 60598-2-20 Cl. 20.8 |
| 13 | Test for Interconnecting Connector for use in Lighting chain | IEC 60598-2-20 Annex A |
| 14 | General test requirements | IEC 60598-2-20 Cl. 20.4 |
| 15 | Resistance to Dust, Solid Objects and Moisture | IEC 60598-2-20 Cl. 20.14 |
Rope Lights
| # | Test | Clause / method |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Construction | IEC 60598-2-21 |
| 2 | Endurance Test and Thermal Test | IEC 60598-2-21 |
| 3 | Insulation Resistance and Electric Strength | IEC 60598-2-21 |
| 4 | Marking | IEC 60598-2-21 |
| 5 | Terminals | IEC 60598-2-21 |
| 6 | Classification of Luminaires | IEC 60598-2-21 |
| 7 | Creepage Distances and Clearances | IEC 60598-2-21 |
| 8 | External and Internal Wiring | IEC 60598-2-21 |
| 9 | Protection against Electric Shock | IEC 60598-2-21 |
| 10 | Resistance to Dust and Moisture | IEC 60598-2-21 |
| 11 | Resistance to Heat, Fire and Tracking | IEC 60598-2-21 |
| 12 | Creepage Distance and Clearance | IEC 60598-2-21 Cl. 21.8 |
| 13 | General test requirements | IEC 60598-2-21 Cl. 21.4 |
| 14 | Resistance to Dust, Solid Objects and Moisture | IEC 60598-2-21 Cl. 21.14 |
| 15 | Test for Interconnecting Connector for use in Lighting chain | IEC 60598-2-21 Annex A |
Fixed General Purpose Luminaires
| # | Test | Clause / method |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Endurance Test and Thermal Test | IEC 60598-2-1 (Clause 1.13) |
| 2 | Classification of Luminaires | IEC 60598-2-1 (Clause 1.4) |
| 3 | Construction | IEC 60598-2-1 (Clause 1.7) |
| 4 | Creepage Distance and Clearance | IEC 60598-2-1 (Clause 1.8) |
| 5 | External and Internal Wiring | IEC 60598-2-1 (Clause 1.11) |
| 6 | Insulation Resistance and Electric Strength | IEC 60598-2-1 (Clause 1.15) |
| 7 | Protection against Electric Shock | IEC 60598-2-1 (Clause 1.12) |
| 8 | Resistance to Heat, Fire and Tracking | IEC 60598-2-1 (Clause 1.16) |
| 9 | Terminals | IEC 60598-2-1 (Clause 1.10) |
| 10 | Marking | IEC 60598-2-1 (Clause 1.6) |
| 11 | Provision for Earthing | IEC 60598-2-1 (Clause 1.9) |
| 12 | Resistance to Dust and Moisture | IEC 60598-2-1 (Clause 1.14) |
| 13 | GENERAL TEST REQUIREMENTS | IEC 60598-2-1 Cl. 1.3 |
| 14 | Verification of Marking | IEC 60598-2-1 Cl. 1.5 |
Flood Lights
| # | Test | Clause / method |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classification of Luminaires | IEC 60598-2-5 (Clause 5.4) |
| 2 | Construction | IEC 60598-2-5 (Clause 5.6) |
| 3 | Creepage Distance and Clearance | IEC 60598-2-5 (Clause 5.7) |
| 4 | Endurance Test and Thermal Test | IEC 60598-2-5 (Clause 5.12) |
| 5 | External and Internal Wiring | IEC 60598-2-5 (Clause 5.10) |
| 6 | Flat Glass Cover Shattering | IEC 60598-2-5 (Clause 5.6.8) |
| 7 | Insulation Resistance and Electric Strength | IEC 60598-2-5 (Clause 5.14) |
| 8 | Marking | IEC 60598-2-5 (Clause 5.5) |
| 9 | Protection Against Electric Shock | IEC 60598-2-5 (Clause 5.11) |
| 10 | Provision for Earthing | IEC 60598-2-5 (Clause 5.8) |
| 11 | Resistance to Dust and Moisture | IEC 60598-2-5 (Clause 5.13) |
| 12 | Resistance to Heat, Fire and Tracking | IEC 60598-2-5 (Clause 5.15) |
| 13 | Terminals | IEC 60598-2-5 (Clause 5.9) |
| 14 | Wind Speed Test | IEC 60598-2-5 (Clause 5.6.5) |
Hand Lamps
| # | Test | Clause / method |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classification of Luminaires | IEC 60598-2-8 (Clause 8.5) |
| 2 | Construction | IEC 60598-2-8 (Clause 8.7) |
| 3 | Creepage Distance and Clearance | IEC 60598-2-8 (Clause 8.8) |
| 4 | Endurance Test and Thermal Test | IEC 60598-2-8 (Clause 8.13) |
| 5 | External and Internal Wiring | IEC 60598-2-8 (Clause 8.11) |
| 6 | Insulation Resistance and Electric Strength | IEC 60598-2-8 (Clause 8.15) |
| 7 | Marking | IEC 60598-2-8 (Clause 8.6) |
| 8 | Protection against Electric Shock | IEC 60598-2-8 (Clause 8.12) |
| 9 | Provision for Earthing | IEC 60598-2-8 (Clause 8.9) |
| 10 | Resistance to Dust and Moisture | IEC 60598-2-8 (Clause 8.14) |
| 11 | Resistance to Heat, Fire and Tracking | IEC 60598-2-8 (Clause 8.16) |
| 12 | Terminals | IEC 60598-2-8 (Clause 8.10) |
| 13 | General Test Requirements | IEC 60598-2-8 Cl. 8.4 |
Luminaires
| # | Test | Clause / method |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Components of Luminaires | IEC 60598-1 (Section 0.5) |
| 2 | Construction | IEC 60598-1 (Section 4) |
| 3 | External and Internal Wiring | IEC 60598-1 (Section 5) |
| 4 | Marking | IEC 60598-1 (Section 3) |
| 5 | Resistance to Dust, Solid Objects and Moisture | IEC 60598-1 (Section 9) |
| 6 | Terminals | IEC 60598-1 (Section 14, 15) |
| 7 | Classification of Luminaires | IEC 60598-1 (Section 2) |
| 8 | Creepage Distance and Clearance | IEC 60598-1 (Section 11) |
| 9 | Endurance Test and Thermal Test | IEC 60598-1 (Section 12) |
| 10 | Insulation Resistance and Electric Strength | IEC 60598-1 (Section 10) |
| 11 | Protection against Electric Shock | IEC 60598-1 (Section 8) |
| 12 | Provision for Earthing | IEC 60598-1 (Section 7) |
| 13 | Resistance to Heat, Fire and Tracking | IEC 60598-1 (Section 13) |
Luminaires for Road and Street Lighting
| # | Test | Clause / method |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classification of Luminaires | IEC 60598-2-3 (Clause 3.4) |
| 2 | Construction | IEC 60598-2-3 (Clause 3.6) |
| 3 | Creepage Distances and Clearances | IEC 60598-2-3 (Clause 3.7) |
| 4 | Endurance Test and Thermal Test | IEC 60598-2-3 (Clause 3.12) |
| 5 | External and Internal Wiring | IEC 60598-2-3 (Clause 3.10) |
| 6 | Insulation Resistance and Electric Strength | IEC 60598-2-3 (Clause 3.14) |
| 7 | Marking | IEC 60598-2-3 (Clause 3.5) |
| 8 | Protection against Electric Shock | IEC 60598-2-3 (Clause 3.11) |
| 9 | Provision for Earthing | IEC 60598-2-3 (Clause 3.8) |
| 10 | Resistance to Dust and Moisture | IEC 60598-2-3 (Clause 3.13) |
| 11 | Resistance to Heat, Fire and Tracking | IEC 60598-2-3 (Clause 3.15) |
| 12 | Terminals | IEC 60598-2-3 (Clause 3.9) |
Recessed Luminaires
| # | Test | Clause / method |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classification of Luminaires | IEC 60598-2-2 (Clause 2.5) |
| 2 | Construction | IEC 60598-2-2 (Clause 2.7) |
| 3 | Creepage Distances and Clearances | IEC 60598-2-2 (Clause 2.8) |
| 4 | Endurance Test and Thermal Test | IEC 60598-2-2 (Clause 2.13) |
| 5 | External and Internal Wiring | IEC 60598-2-2 (Clause 2.11) |
| 6 | Insulation Resistance and Electric Strength | IEC 60598-2-2 (Clause 2.15) |
| 7 | Marking | IEC 60598-2-2 (Clause 2.6) |
| 8 | Protection against Electric Shock | IEC 60598-2-2 (Clause 2.12) |
| 9 | Provision for Earthing | IEC 60598-2-2 (Clause 2.9) |
| 10 | Resistance to Dust and Moisture | IEC 60598-2-2 (Clause 2.14) |
| 11 | Resistance to Heat, Fire and Tracking | IEC 60598-2-2 (Clause 2.16) |
| 12 | Terminals | IEC 60598-2-2 (Clause 2.10) |
Luminaires for Emergency Lighting
| # | Test | Clause / method |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classification of Luminaires | IEC 60598-2-22 (Clause 22.5) |
| 2 | Marking | IEC 60598-2-22 (Clause 22.6) |
| 3 | Provision for Earthing | IEC 60598-2-22 (Clause 22.9) |
| 4 | Creepage Distance and Clearance | IEC 60598-2-22 (Clause 22.8) |
| 5 | Endurance Test and Thermal Test | IEC 60598-2-22 (Clause 22.13) |
| 6 | External and Internal Wiring | IEC 60598-2-22 (Clause 22.11) |
| 7 | Insulation Resistance and Electric Strength | IEC 60598-2-22 (Clause 22.15) |
| 8 | Protection against Electric Shock | IEC 60598-2-22 (Clause 22.12) |
| 9 | Resistance to Dust and Moisture | IEC 60598-2-22 (Clause 22.14) |
| 10 | Resistance to Heat, Fire and Tracking | IEC 60598-2-22 (Clause 22.16) |
| 11 | Terminals | IEC 60598-2-22 (Clause 22.10) |
How IEC 60598 testing works
- Tell us the purpose. Export, a tender, a customer requirement or a design check. The purpose decides which clauses and which laboratory.
- Get the sample list and quote. We confirm the tests, the number of samples and the timeline for your product and its variants.
- Send samples. We help with labels, the test request and any technical documents the tests need.
- Testing and report. Tests are carried out under NABL accreditation and the report lists each clause, the requirement and the result.
- Review and use. We check the report before you submit it to a regulator, a tender authority or your customer, and help if they raise a query.
Frequently asked questions
Which IEC 60598 tests are NABL accredited?
All 119 tests listed on this page are within NABL accreditation (ISO/IEC 17025), each against the clause of IEC 60598 shown next to it. The report carries the NABL accreditation mark for these tests.
Is the IEC 60598 test report accepted outside India?
NABL is a signatory to the ILAC Mutual Recognition Arrangement, so its accredited reports are recognised by accreditation bodies in other member countries. Your buyer or regulator still decides what it accepts, so we confirm their requirement before testing.
How many samples are needed for IEC 60598 testing?
It depends on the product, its variants and the tests you need. Share the product details and the purpose of the test (BIS, tender or customer) and we will send the sample list and a quote.
Can you test only some clauses of IEC 60598?
Yes. For a tender, a customer complaint or a design check, we can test selected clauses. For BIS certification or a type test, every applicable clause has to be covered.
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