2017-11-13

UL Warns of Unauthorized UL Mark on FSL LED Lamps

The following is a notification from UL that FSL LED lamps identified below bear an unauthorized UL Mark. The FSL LED lamps have not been evaluated by UL to the appropriate Standards for Safety and it is unknown if these FSL LED lamps comply with any safety requirements.
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2016-06-17

UL Warns of Potentially Hazardous A21 LED Lamp with Unauthorized UL Mark

The following is a notification from UL that the LED A21 lamp identified below and manufactured prior to August 23, 2015 bears an unauthorized UL Mark for the United States and Canada and may pose a shock hazard. The LED lamp does not comply with UL safety requirements and is not authorized to bear the UL Mark for the United States or Canada.
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2016-05-26

UL Approves Samsung’s LED Component Test Lab for UL Total Certification Program

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced component solutions, today announced that its test lab for LED packages and modules has been qualified by UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a widely-recognized global safety science organization, to operate the UL Total Certification Program (TCP), one of the highest levels of testing and qualification under the UL Data Acceptance Program (DAP).
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2015-02-03

AXP Filament LED Bulbs Receive Energy Star and UL Approvals

AXP Lighting, a California based LED Lighting company announced today that they are the first SSL company in North America to receive both Energy Star, and UL certifications for their line of Filament LED bulbs.
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2014-12-29

Top 10 International LED Luminaire Standards

Energy efficiency is becoming increasingly important in an energy-strapped world, according to a Dazhaoming.com report. LEDs are being recognized as the next generation green lights for its advantages in energy efficiency, environmental friendliness and long lifetimes. Countries are increasingly focused on the LED lighting industry, with many countries launching related regulations or standards.
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2014-12-03

TERRALUX Surface Mount LED Retrofit Earns UL and ENERGY STAR CSD Certifications

TERRALUX announces that its SR95 Surface Mount LED Retrofit Kit has been UL and ENERGY STAR CSD certified. The SR95 replaces pin-based CFLs and ballasts in commercial wall sconces. The SR95 improves fixture light output and color quality, and consumes 75% less energy than CFLs.
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2014-05-16

UL Introduces Streamlined Certification Process for LED Surface-Mounted Tube Lamps

UL introduced a streamlined process for manufacturers to obtain a UL listing for LED surface-mounted tube lamps. With significant growth projected in the LED market, manufacturers are looking for ways to incorporate LED technology into existing luminaire designs. After examining the needs of manufacturers, UL designed an approach that helps them move products to market quickly while preserving safety levels.
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2014-03-12

UL Creates More Efficient Market Development Path for LED Manufacturers

UL announced the introduction of the Type TL Program, which offers a set of certification guidelines designed to create a more efficient path for manufacturers in developing new LED luminaire products. Through the flexibility of the UL Recognized Component program, LED drivers, an electrical device which regulates power to an LED or string of LEDs, are often designed with varying constructions and are tested in a variety of ways. This approach helps ensure LED drivers are interchangeable in most cases without the need for additional testing. 
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2012-12-26

Everlight Wins UL on LED Streetlights

Everlight has won United States UL on its SL-Victory family of LED streetlights with its efficacy of 130lumen per watt and has landed orders from European buyers for the lights. The Taiwan government has pledged to replace the island’s 200,000 traditional streetlights with LEDs in two years, allowing a lucrative business opportunity for manufacturers like Evelight. Based on these, industry executives estimated Everlight to see revenue by increase 50%-100% in 2013, to over US$689 million. The company’s executives claimed that Everlight is already T...
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2012-08-10

Lustrous Zhaga products was accredited certification from UL

As the industry- leading brand of high Power COB LED manufacturer in Taiwan, Lustrous Technology Ltd., (4997TW) recently announced their Zhaga series products were accredited certification from UL in June, marks as the pilot of LED lighting industry in Asia Pacific region.   Considering Zhaga light engine is the future mainstream in LED lighting industry, In July 2010, Lustrous was registered as the first Taiwan regular member of Zhaga Consortium, investing great efforts and resources in developing Zhaga light engine products. This June, they proud...
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2012-02-28

UL Named as Zhaga Authorized Testing Center for LED Lighting Testing

UL (Underwriters Laboratories) has been named a Zhaga authorized testing center, to expand LED Lighting testing capability. Coupled with UL's LTL, Europe, and Nansha, this credential,positions UL as one of the most comprehensive LED testing organizations in the world. This new testing service offering will be available separately or as a bundle with other UL lighting industry services such as Energy Star, performance testing and safety certification. Zhaga is an industry-wide cooperation aimed at the development of standard specifications for the inte...
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2012-01-30

Philips, Osram, Nichia, UL, Zumtobel, CORDIS and GE Lighting among those to speak at euroLED 2012

euroLED organisers IntertechPira and Birmingham Science Park Aston are pleased to announce the full agenda for the 9th annual euroLED 2012 conference, bringing together major lighting companies, end users and industry specialists to provide key industry insight, topical case studies and technical market data. Taking place on 13-14 June 2012 at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, UK, euroLED comprises of an exhibition, showcasing all levels of the LED supply chain, a high profile technical conference and a highly popular gala dinner. The complete euroLE...
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2011-03-04

Lighting Sciences, Inc. Supports UL to Expand Solid State Lighting Market

UL was announced to acquire Lighting Sciences, Inc. (LSI), in support of the growing Solid State Lighting market. LSI will become part of UL’s Verification Services business, which provides performance testing, inspection and auditing for product manufacturers and retailers worldwide. UL is proactively developing its capabilities in photometric testing to be prepared for and drive the transformational shift to SSL (LED) technologies. LSI will help bolster UL’s already strong position as the leader in this growing market by increasing UL&rsqu...
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2010-03-16

ATG receives UL certification for LED-based T8 tube replacements

ATG’s iBright™ Series LED tubes are C-UL US certified now. UL File No.: E329832 ATG is one of the first few companies focusing on the development of LED tubes. ATG has a world-class product R&D team. ATG  has been continuously investing to improve the performances of LED tubes and ATG is now introducing fourth generation tubes.
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2010-02-05

Underwriters Laboratories Acquires Luminaire Testing Laboratory

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) announced today that it has acquired Luminaire Testing Laboratory (LTL), based in Allentown, PA. LTL is an independent testing laboratory that provides performance testing of lamps and luminaires and is one of five laboratories approved by the Department of Energy (DOE) for ENERGY STAR® qualification testing for LED lighting products. The acquisition bolsters UL's leadership in the lighting industry, which is a strategic market for UL.
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2009-04-13

ITRI and ATD of Taiwan Receive UL Safety Certificates

Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) and Advanced Thermal Devices (ATD) Inc. have recently received the safety certifications offered by UL Taiwan. The government-backed ITRI was awarded the certification for an alternate current LED module, while ATD was awarded for an LED streetlight.
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Tokushima, Japan - 6 March 2024: Nichia, the world's largest LED manufacturer and inventor of the high-brightness blue and white LED, has started mass production of the new UV-B (308nm) and UV-A (330nm) LEDs in its popular 434 Series packa... READ MORE

New XLamp® S Line LEDs enhance growth, last longer, lower energy costs Horticulture and other forms of agricultural lighting require application-tuned ratios of spectral content, high efficacy and long lifetimes. Whether you are interested... READ MORE