Electrical products carry various marks and certifications. Nowadays, the most popular are the CE mark, which you are sure to be familiar with, and ENEC. The products, whether on the national or European market, could not be sold without the CE conformity. This marking is granted independently by the manufacturer. Another type of product certification is the ENEC certificate. Here you will find out what it is and what it means to you as a buyer or lighting designer.
Compliance with the relevant European standards, or…
ENEC certificate. To begin with, it is important to mention that this certification follows the guidelines laid down by the European Parliament and the Council, i.e. the Regulation 765/2008 and Resolution 768/2008/EC.
Products bearing the ENEC mark are recognised as a guarantee of safety and quality of electrical equipment such as luminaires. The objective of the tests carried out on individual products is to introduce to the market the ones that are tested for compliance with the applicable standards, protect consumers and encourage manufacturers to be focused on their manufacturing quality.
It is notable that it is approved by all the countries belonging to Europe and a few outside it. ENEC signatories, on the other hand, are constantly vigilant about maintaining the quality of products bearing their mark. Not all electrical products are subject to testing, however, the list is constantly expanding.
Components and parameters subject to certification
As a first step, it is important to mention that product verification against standards takes place during the award of the ENEC mark, and continues throughout its launching phase.
Tests are carried out in two stages:
First, a routine check is performed only when the product is received by the accredited body.Then, in the second step, validation tests are performed, which are repeated at least once a year.
What is verified as part of a luminaire certification
e.g. the Cordoba LED 3.0?
First, a visual audit is carried out, where labels are checked, the lamp components are verified for completeness, and the mechanical quality of workmanship is assessed. This is followed by an inspection of the performance of insulation, its proper placement and its continuity. This is done on the basis of the relevant standards.
Annual inspections include mechanical strength tests, both, of the enclosure itself and of its components, the so called IK tests. Moreover, electrical protection of the lamp against the ingress of water and dust, defined by the IP rating, is checked. An important feature of a luminaire is its photobiological safety, defined by the RG class, including the spectrum of emitted blue, UV and infrared light.
All the above properties of the luminaire are important in terms of their use. Those properties, when satisfied, guarantee that the luminare is safe and the quality of wormanship is good. Also notable is that tests are performed separately for equipment with the resitance class I and II.
Who can award an ENEC certificate to a product?
The product safety certificate may only be granted by a listed accredited body. You can find the list and the record of certificates at www.enec.com and www.etics.org. There are only two such entities in Poland. The laboratories are required to have a range of measuring equipment, as well as professionals to assess the equipment submitted. This is why it is so important for you to make sure the certificate has been issued by an entity that is on the official list.
Received documents:
First, the company receives a license that allows it to use the ENEC mark. Another document is the certificate which resembles an extended license. It contains details on the product and its tested variants. Finally, there are test reports, where the conclusions regarding the compliance of individual parameters with the standards are provided.
Excellent visibility and safety.
7 years
Warranty and fulfillment of all requirements of the General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways
You benefit greatly when buying an ENEC marked luminaire!
First of all, with this certification you can be sure that the product is of the finest quality. Furthermore, it is fully reliable in terms of mechanical and electrical safety. We, as the manufacturer of e.g. the Cordoba LED 3.0, are committed to maintaining the same high standard of performance at all times.
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