Labelling of luminaires

The ENEC mark (European Norms Electrical Certification) is used in Europe as a uniform safety mark for luminaires based on standard test conditions.

ENEC symbol

At present, it can be awarded by 22 European testing agencies on the basis of the LUM Agreement of 1992 (use of a conformity mark for luminaires that comply with European standards) and the harmonized European standard DIN EN 60598.
In Germany the accredited VDE Testing and Certification Institute (PZI) in Offenbach awards the ENEC mark, combined with the VDE mark and identification no. 10.



 In contrast to the ENEC mark, the CE mark (Communauté Européenne) is not an approval mark but an administrative mark which, in accordance with the new EU Directives, has to appear on all products sold in the European Union.

CE mark

 

For manufacturers and importers it confirms that their products meet the requirements of particular EU Directives, particularly the following:

  • EU Directive on electromagnetic compatibility, according to which products that fall within its scope have had to have a CE mark since 01.01.96.
  • EU Low Voltage Directive, according to which products that fall within its scope have had to have a CE mark since 01.01.97.
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