BS EN 60968:2015 specifies the safety and interchangeability requirements, together with the test methods and conditions required to show compliance of tubular fluorescent lamps with integrated means for controlling starting and stable operation (self-ballasted fluorescent lamps).

These lamps are intended for domestic and similar general lighting purposes, having a rated voltage of 50 V to 250 V, having a rated frequency of 50 Hz or 60Hz and having IEC 60061-1 compliant caps.

For a cap-holder system not specifically mentioned in this standard, the relevant information on safety related tests provided by the manufacturer will apply.

The requirements of this standard relate only to type testing.

Recommendations for whole product testing or batch testing are given in Annex A.

This part of the standard covers photobiological safety according to IEC 62471 and IEC TR 62471-2. Blue light and infrared hazards are below the level which requires marking.


Cross References:
IEC 60061-1
EN 60061-1
IEC 60061-3
EN 60061-3
IEC 60360
EN 60360
IEC 60598-1
EN 60598-1
IEC 60695-2-10
EN 60695-2-10
IEC 60695-2-11:2000
EN 60695-2-11:2001
IEC 60901
EN 60901
IEC 61199
EN 61199
IEC 61347-1:2015
EN 61347-1:2015
ISO 4046-4:2002
IEC 60410
IEC 60417
IEC 60432-1
EN 60432-1
IEC 60529:1989
EN 60529:1991
IEC 62471:2006
EN 62471:2008
IEC TR 62471-2:2009


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