New edition standard EN 60598-1:2015 “Luminaires –Part 1: General requirements and tests” published (January 2015). Supersedes EN 60598-1:2008. DOW: 2017-10-20

Significant technical changes:

Requirements to support the construction methods for new LED luminaires entering the market;

Photobiological requirements extended;

More precise requirements for insulation between different types of electrical circuit;

Other general updates and improvements.

The major changes which may affect certification are given in Annex R.

Annex R shows where a new text has been included which contains more serious/critical requirements requiring products to be re-tested.

Clause 4.28: Fixing of thermal sensing controls

Clause 10.3: Touch current, protective conductor current and electric burn

Subclause 12.5.2, Thermal test (abnormal condition) ignitors marked tc + x

Subclause 3.2.12. Marking of earths

Subclauses; 3.2.23, 4.24.2; Retinal blue light hazard

Subclauses 3.3.22, Clause 4.31: Insulation between circuits

Subclauses 4.32, Clause 10.2: Over voltage protective devices

Subclause 8.2.1, Annex M: Access to basic insulation