New EMF regulations for lamps exported to the EU
In the field of lighting, in order to protect the central nervous system tissues of the human head and torso exposed to it, it is necessary to establish a reasonable method to evaluate the electromagnetic field in the space around the lighting equipment.
For this reason, the European Union has put forward EMF requirements for lighting products. On November 1, 2010, CEN released the standard EN 62493: 2010 for the evaluation of lighting equipment on human electromagnetic exposure.
EMF requirements are electromagnetic field radiation requirements. The human body has been exposed to high-dose electromagnetic radiation environment for a long time, which produces serious neurasthenic syndromes, such as headache, vomiting, dizziness, fatigue and other discomforts, memory reduction and some potential biological damage, which endanger the human body.
The standard puts forward the requirements for the evaluation of the electromagnetic radiation of the lamp to the human body. The lighting equipment that requires EMF evaluation as specified in the standard includes: for the purpose of lighting, has the basic function of generating and distributing light, and intends to be connected to a low-voltage power supply network or All indoor and outdoor lighting equipment that work with batteries; general lighting equipment; one of the main functions is lighting multifunctional equipment and independent accessories for lighting equipment, these four categories of products.
To this end, the inspection and quarantine department reminds relevant lighting manufacturers to make the following preparations when exporting to the EU: First, pay attention to the requirements of the new standard, and send the products to a qualified laboratory for testing and certification in accordance with the requirements of the new standard to ensure that the products meet electromagnetic requirements. Radiation standard requirements; second, companies should re-adjust the product design structure, evaluate the key electronic components used, configure related testing equipment, and strengthen their own quality system control; third, companies should pay attention to new trends in EU regulations and directives, and update relevant information in a timely manner Information, to avoid out-of-control product quality caused by technical barriers that will eventually lead to foreign notifications, export returns, trade claims, etc.
Currently, EN 62493:2010 has entered a transitional period. The OJ Bulletin (OJ C 061 of 29/02/2012) issued on February 26, 2012 included EN 62493:2010 in the list of harmonized standards of the LVD directive, and its implementation date is February 1, 2013
