SC 34A - Electric light sources

IEC 63356-1:2026 is available as IEC 63356-1:2026 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.IEC 63356-1:2026 specifies data sheets of LED lamps and LED modules with a series of parameters per data sheet for a specific LED light source that enables interchangeability between products from different LED light source manufacturers.
NOTE Compliance criteria relating to data sheet parameters in this document are covered by IEC 63554 or IEC 62031 for safety, and IEC 63555 for performance.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2023. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) addition of datasheets for GJ6.6d-2-x capped LED lamps.

IEC TR 63633:2025 provides information on safety related aspects relevant for the design and application of LED lamps that can be used as a replacement for lamps of different technology (for example, incandescent, fluorescent or HID).

IEC 62868-2-1:2020 specifies safety requirements for semi-integrated organic light emitting diode modules operating with an external controlgear connected to the mains voltage, and which, in addition, have a control means inside ("semi-integrated") for operation under constant voltage, constant current or constant power and have a rated voltage up to 120 V ripple free DC or 50 V AC RMS at 50 Hz or 60 Hz.

IEC 62868-2-2:2020 specifies the safety requirements for integrated organic light-emitting diode (OLED) modules for use on ripple free DC supplies up to 1000 V or AC supplies up to 1 000 V RMS at 50 Hz or 60Hz.

IEC 62868-1:2020 specifies general safety requirements of OLED products for use on DC supplies up to 1000 V or AC supplies up to 1000 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz for indoors and similar general lighting purposes.
This document applies to any OLED light sources which are not covered by IEC 62868-2 (all parts).
This first edition cancels and replaces IEC 62868 published in 2014.

IEC 62868-2-4:2025 specifies the safety requirements for rigid organic light emitting diode (OLED) tiles and panels for use on supplies up to 120 V ripple free DC for indoor and similar general lighting purposes.

IEC 62554:2011 specifies sample preparation methods for determining mercury levels in new tubular fluorescent lamps (including single capped, double capped, self-ballasted and CCFL for backlighting) containing 0,1 mg mercury or more. The intended resolution of the methods described in this standard is of the order of 5 %. Mercury level measurement of spent lamps is excluded, as during lamp operation, mercury gradually diffuses into the glass wall and reacts with the glass materials. The test method of this standard does not recover mercury that is diffused into or reacted with or otherwise incorporated irreversibly with the glass wall of discharge tubes. This standard does not contain information on measurement. Measurement is specified in IEC 62321.

IEC 63356-2:2024 specifies design parameters and design values of an LED light source or related interface characteristics.
NOTE 1 Interface characteristics can cover interfaces between the LED light source and the luminaire or the controlgear, or the LED light source and additional attachments.
NOTE 2 Interfaces can be related to for example electrical, mechanical, or optical aspects.
This document does not cover interchangeability between products from different LED light source manufacturers.
NOTE 3 Interchangeability is covered by IEC 63356-1.
Lamp caps and lampholders specified in the IEC 60061 series are not within the scope of this document. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2022. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) a new Clause 6 for circular LED modules with a circular light emitting surface for spot lighting has been added;
b) a new Clause 7 for LEDni modules with a rectangular shape and a circular light emitting surface has been added.

IEC 60809:2021 is applicable to electric light sources for use in automotive applications, for example in road illumination devices and/or light signalling devices for road vehicles.
It is especially applicable to light sources listed in UN Resolution R.E.5 and light sources subject to other legislations.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2014, Amendment 1:2017, Amendment 2:2017 and Amendment 3:2019. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) Introduction of a light technical measurement on LED light sources intended for use in front-lighting applications.
b) As the original data sheets and some figures from previous editions were not available in an editable format, they have been reproduced from their old format, following the current drafting rules and are now in single language format. Some reproductions constitute minor (obvious) editorial changes of the original text sections and original figures; no technical changes were introduced.

IEC 63356-1:2023 specifies data sheets of LED lamps and LED modules with a series of parameters per data sheet for a specific LED light source that enables interchangeability between products from different LED light source manufacturers.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2022. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) addition of datasheets for GH36d capped LED lamps;
b) addition of datasheets for GJ6.6t and GJ6.6d-1 capped LED lamps;
c) addition of datasheets for GR6d capped LED lamps.

IEC 63356-1:2022 specifies data sheets of LED lamps and LED modules with a series of parameters per data sheet for a specific LED light source that enables interchangeability between products from different LED light source manufacturers.

IEC 63356-2:2022 specifies design parameters and design values of an LED light source or related interface characteristics.
NOTE 1 Interface characteristics can cover interfaces between the LED light source and the luminaire or the controlgear, or the LED light source and additional attachments.
NOTE 2 Interfaces can be related to for example electrical, mechanical, or optical aspects.
This document does not cover interchangeability between products from different LED light source manufacturers.
NOTE 3 Interchangeability is covered by IEC 63356-1.
Lamp caps and lampholders specified in the IEC 60061 series are not within the scope of this document.

IEC 632186:2022 specifies the performance requirements of flexible organic light emitting diode tiles and panels for use on supplies up to 120 V ripple free DC for indoor and similar general lighting purposes and designed for being bent during the manufacturing process of curved luminaires.

IEC 60810:2017 is applicable to filament lamps, discharge lamps, LED light sources and LED packages to be used in road vehicles, i.e. in headlamps, fog-lamps, signalling lamps and interior lighting. It is especially applicable to those lamps and light sources which are listed in IEC 60809.
This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition published in 2014 and Amendment 1:2017. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- update and clarification of the title and scope;
- introduction of new LED light sources;
- introduction of requirements for LED light sources;
- introduction of guidelines on LED package robustness validation for LED packages.

IEC 62868-2-3:2021 specifies the safety requirements for flexible organic light emitting diode tiles and panels for use on supplies up to 120 V ripple free DC for indoor and similar general lighting purposes and designed for being bent during the manufacturing process of curved luminaires.

IEC 62922:2016 specifies the performance requirements of OLED tiles and panels for use on DC supplies up to 120 V or AC supplies up to 50 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz for indoor and similar general lighting purposes.

IEC 61228:2020 describes the method of measuring, evaluating and specifying the UV irradiation characteristics of fluorescent ultraviolet lamps that are used in appliances for tanning purposes. It includes specific requirements regarding the marking of such lamps. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2008. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- maintenance code: description of the depreciation of the UV irradiance lamp during operation;
- operating position: information added for single capped lamps;
- spectroradiometric measuring system: new information about distance between sensor and lamp axis;
- measurement and evaluation procedure: separated detailed information for double capped fluorescent UV lamps and single capped fluorescent UV lamps;
- Annex C (normative), Method of test for irradiance maintenance: new information added;
- Annex D (normative), Reflector gauge: new information added;
- Annex E (normative), Lamp datasheets for measurement: complementary information added.

IEC 63146:2019 establishes requirements for specification sheets relating to light emitting diode (LED) packages designed for the emission of white light for general lighting applications. This document does not contain compliance criteria.

IEC 61167:2018 specifies the performance requirements for metal halide lamps for general lighting purposes.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2015. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition.
a) A set of new lamp data sheets has been introduced for lamp types designed for replacing high pressure sodium lamps.
b) A set of new lamp data sheets has been introduced for 4 200 K versions of 3 000 K lamp types already in the standard.
c) A set of new lamp data sheets has been introduced for new lamp types where high frequency ignition data is important.
d) Annex G has been revised to incorporate high frequency ignition. As a consequence of this change, all data sheets in the standard have been revised to a new format.
e) A new informative Annex K has been introduced, giving recommended methods of making lamp temperature measurements.
The contents of the corrigendum of April 2019 have been included in this copy.

IEC 62707-1:2013 specifies general requirements, a grid and a corresponding code for the colour binning of white LED packages emitting incoherent, visible radiation. It applies for LED packages. Other parts of the IEC 62707 series covering chromaticity of coloured LED packages, luminous flux/luminous intensity, colour rendering and forward voltage are in preparation or under consideration. This first edition cancels and replaces IEC/PAS 62707-1, published in 2011.

IEC 62612:2013 specifies the performance requirements, together with the test methods and conditions, required to show compliance of LED lamps with integral means for stable operation, intended for domestic and similar general lighting purposes, having:
- a rated power up to 60 W;
- a rated voltage of > 50 V a.c. up to 250 V a.c.;
- a lamp cap as listed in IEC 62560. This first edition of IEC 62612 cancels and replaces IEC/PAS 62612. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to IEC/PAS 62612.
a) The standard explicitly states that real life time tests are not part of the test regime. Instead, a period of up to 6 000 h is chosen in order to assess manufacturers' claims of maintenance.
b) Technical features have been adapted to IEC/PAS 62717 (performance of LED modules) as far as possible. Examples are the family approach and the temperature measuring point.
c) Marking requirements are shifted from the product to the packaging.
d) The number of lamps to be tested is made test specific, not general.
e) First requirements are given for setting the colour for colour adjustable lamps and the luminous flux level of dimmable lamps.
f) The structure of tests is clearly divided between requirement and compliance.
g) Statistical compliance is separated into individual and average.
h) Light output requirements are extended to luminous intensity distribution, peak intensity, beam angle and efficacy.
i) The use of the terms "correlated colour temperature" and "chromaticity coordinates" is corrected.
j) The number of tolerance categories is reduced from 8 to 4, and split between initial and maintained values.
k) Colour rendering is differently assessed at initial and maintained state.
l) Three lumen maintenance categories are given instead of five.
m) The endurance tests are completely re-established.
n) The verification (formerly: assessment) clause is completed.
o) Information for luminaire design is added.
p) Stabilisation is more precise (Annex A on the method of measuring lamp characteristics) and extension is made for the additional photometric and colorimetric parameters.
q) Annex B on measuring luminous flux is contained in Annex A. New Annex B provides the photometric code.
r) Further annexes are added: Annex C and D for displacement factor, Annex E for life time metrics/reliability and Annex F for examples of LED dies and LED packages. The contents of the corrigendum of October 2016 have been included in this copy.

IEC TR 63130:2018(E) describes the current state of experts’ opinions on the standardization of metal halide lamps to cover the relevant parameters for hot restrike and for dimming in combination with low frequency square wave ballasts. It provides guidelines for supplementing or modifying IEC 61167 in order that these conditions are covered.

IEC 62031:2018 specifies general and safety requirements for light-emitting diode (LED) modules:
- non-integrated LED modules (LEDni modules) and semi-integrated LED modules (LEDsi modules) for operation under constant voltage, constant current or constant power;
- Integrated LED modules (LEDi modules) for use on DC supplies up to 250 V or AC supplies up to 1 000 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2008, Amendment 1:2012 and Amendment 2:2014. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a. the scope was clarified as well as the wording in several other clauses;
b. the normative references were updated;
c. the definitions for "replaceable LED module", "non-replaceable LED module" and "non-user replaceable LED module" were introduced while other definitions covered by IEC 62504 have been removed;
d. the marking clause was restructured and a table added to provide an informative overview;
e. the marking requirements for built-in LED modules were changed;
f. the entry for the marking with the working voltage was revised;
g. the provisions for terminals and heat management were revised;
h. Annex B was deleted;
i. information for luminaire design with regard to working voltage and water contact was introduced;
j. an abnormal temperature test was introduced.

IEC 63013:2017 is applicable to LED packages for general lighting services.
It specifies procedures and conditions for measuring the luminous flux maintenance of LED packages. It also provides the procedures and conditions (criteria) of projecting the long-term luminous flux maintenance based on limited luminous flux maintenance test data collected. Within the context of this document, wherever luminous flux measurement data is specified, radiant flux measurement data can also be used.

IEC 60809:2014 is applicable to replaceable and standardised lamps (filament lamps, discharge lamps and LED light sources) to be used in headlamps, fog-lamps and signalling lamps for road vehicles. In some applications, these lamps may be installed as non-replaceable. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (1995), its Amendment 1 (1996), its Amendment 2 (2002), its Amendment 3 (2004), its Amendment 4 (2009) and its Amendment 5 (2012). This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) the introduction of requirements for non-replaceable filament lamps;
b) the introduction of requirements for LED light sources.

The contents of the interpretation sheet 1 of July 2017 have been included in this copy.

IEC 60810:2014 is applicable to lamps (filament lamps, discharge lamps and LED light sources) to be used in headlamps, fog-lamps and signalling lamps for road vehicles. It is especially applicable to those lamps which are listed in IEC 60809. However, the standard may also be used for other lamps falling under the scope of this standard. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition, published in 2003, its Amendments 1 (2008) and 2 (2013). This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) introduction of new gas discharge light sources;
b) introduction of requirements for non-replaceable filament lamps;
c) introduction of requirements and test conditions for LED packages.