EN 60061-2:1993/A23:2001

Overview

EN 60061-2:1993/A23:2001 is the CENELEC amendment to Part 2 of the IEC 60061 series, titled "Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety - Part 2: Lampholders." This European adoption (A23) updates the existing EN 60061-2 text and aligns lampholder requirements with IEC TC 34 / SC 34B work. The standard addresses the control of interchangeability and safety of lampholders and associated gauges. To view the complete, up-to-date technical content you must subscribe to the IEC 60061 Database.

Key topics and technical requirements

EN 60061-2/A23 focuses on standardization measures that ensure lampholders are safe and interchangeable across markets. Key areas include:

• Scope and definitions for lampholders and related terminology.
• Interchangeability controls using standardized gauges to verify fit, mechanical engagement and compatibility with lamp caps.
• Safety requirements covering mechanical and electrical construction principles to reduce risk of electric shock, fire or mechanical failure.
• Compliance and testing procedures necessary to demonstrate that lampholders meet interchangeability and safety criteria (tests are specified in the full IEC/EN text).
• Marking and documentation expectations for manufacturers, enabling traceability and correct identification.
• Amendment and harmonization details - this document records amendment A23 and its adoption dates and implementation timelines under CENELEC rules.

Note: Specific dimensions, test methods and numerical limits are contained in the full IEC/EN publication and are not reproduced here.

Practical applications

This standard provides the technical basis for consistent, safe lampholder design and production. Typical uses include:

• Product design and development of lampholders and luminaires to ensure compatibility with standard lamp caps.
• Quality assurance and production inspection using the prescribed gauges and test methods.
• Conformity assessment and certification by testing laboratories and notified bodies.
• Procurement and specification writing for OEMs, installers and lighting distributors to ensure parts are interchangeable and meet safety norms.
• Regulatory and compliance reference for national bodies applying CENELEC/IEC standards.

Who should use this standard

• Lamp and lampholder manufacturers and designers
• Testing and certification laboratories
• Electrical safety engineers and product compliance teams
• Lighting specifiers, procurement professionals and wholesalers
• Standards and regulatory authorities involved in market surveillance

Related standards and access

• Part of the IEC 60061 series (Lamp caps and holders together with gauges)
• Prepared by IEC TC 34 / SC 34B and adopted by CENELEC To access the authoritative technical requirements, diagrams and test procedures, subscribe to the IEC 60061 Database or obtain the official EN/IEC publication through national standards bodies.