Markings on Luminaires.
Clearly Explained.

Manufacturer or importer declaration that the applicable EU requirements are met. CE is not an independent certification mark.

Voluntary European certification mark for electrical products and components.

Voluntary testing and certification mark for electrical products.

Voluntary “Tested Safety” mark for products on the German market.

Accessible conductive parts are connected to the protective earth conductor.

Double or reinforced insulation; no protective earth connection is provided.

Protection by safety extra-low voltage, for example SELV.

Basic protection against finger contact and larger solid foreign objects; no specified water protection.

Protection against solid objects larger than 1 mm and against splashing water.

Dust-protected and protected against splashing water.

Dust-tight and protected against water jets.

Dust-tight and protected against temporary immersion.

Dust-tight; suitability for continuous immersion only according to the manufacturer’s specifications and defined conditions.

Maximum permitted ambient temperature where it differs from the usual reference value.

Measuring point or maximum permitted enclosure temperature of control gear.

The luminaire or control gear must not be covered with thermal insulation material.

Minimum permitted distance between the spotlight and the illuminated surface.

Indicates an approved ceiling mounting position.

The luminaire or light source must not be operated using a dimmer.

Electrical and electronic equipment must be collected separately and not disposed of with household waste.

Restriction of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

Material identification supporting separation and recycling by material type.

Energy-efficiency marking in accordance with the applicable regulatory framework.

Hand protection is recommended during installation or replacement.

Suitable eye protection is required for certain light sources or work activities.

Warning of ultraviolet radiation during operation.

A broken or damaged cover must be replaced before further operation.

Installation and lamp replacement may only be carried out with the power supply switched off and secured against reconnection.