GB21554-2008
Self-ballasted electrodeless fluorescent lamps for general lighting services - Safety requirements
普通照明用自镇流无极荧光灯 安全要求
GB 21554-2008 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Self-ballasted electrodeless fluorescent lamps for general lighting services - Safety requirements. It appears in the Electronics compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Mar 1, 2009.
Applicability depends on product scope, certification route, competent authority notices and transition rules. Requst for the translation or verify source before using this record in a compliance decision.
Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard specifies the safety requirements for self-ballasted electrodeless fluorescent lamps designed for general lighting services. It applies to lamps operating at a rated voltage of 220V and a frequency of 50Hz, utilizing screw (E27) or bayonet (B22d) caps. This standard is mandatory for all manufacturers of these specific lighting products entering the Chinese market. It covers integrated lamps where the control gear for starting and stable operation is built-in.
Technical requirements
The standard outlines comprehensive safety and interchangeability requirements for the specified lamps. Key areas include marking and labeling, ensuring clear and durable indication of electrical parameters and usage conditions. It mandates strict interchangeability criteria to ensure proper fit with standardized lampholders, including weight and bending moment limits. Manufacturers must ensure lamps are safe against electric shock and have adequate insulation resistance and dielectric strength after humidity treatment. Furthermore, the standard specifies requirements for mechanical strength, cap temperature rise, heat resistance, and fire resistance to prevent hazards during normal and abnormal operation. Abnormal conditions such as short-circuited coupling coils or non-starting tubes must not compromise safety.
Testing methods
Compliance is verified through a series of rigorous tests. These include interchangeability gauge tests for cap dimensions, a standard test finger assessment for protection against electric shock, and insulation resistance and dielectric strength tests post-humidity treatment. Mechanical integrity is evaluated via torsion tests, while thermal performance is checked through cap temperature rise measurements and a ball pressure test for heat resistance. Fire safety is assessed using the glow wire test as specified in GB/T 5169.10.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 21554-2008?
It regulates self-ballasted electrodeless fluorescent lamps for general lighting, specifically those operating at 220V/50Hz with E27 or B22d caps.
Is GB 21554-2008 a mandatory standard?
Yes, all technical content in this standard is mandatory for products falling within its scope.
What are the key safety aspects covered by this standard?
It covers protection against electric shock, insulation properties, mechanical strength, temperature rise, heat and fire resistance, and safety during abnormal operating conditions.
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Applicability hints
- Type
- Product
- CCS
- K71
- ICS
- 29.140.30
- Competent department
- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
- Technical committee
- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology