KIEL INSTITUTE

Test Standards

• Test reports are issued based on standards published by the European Union regulations (EU Regulation), the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA), and the International Commission on Illumination (CIE). Standards include EU 2019/2015, EU 2019/2020, CIE S025, CIE 026, IES LM-79, IES LM-80, IES TM-21, IES TM-30, and others.

Certification

• North America : DLC, Energystar, CEC
• Europe : Ecodesign, Energy labelling

• Certification Mark
  Certification Name
  Country
  Related Websites
• 
  DLC
  US
  Designlights
• 
  ENERGYSTAR
  US
  Energystar
• 
  AEC-Q (102)
  US
  Aecouncil
• 
  Ecodesign
  & Eco-labelling
  EUROPE
  Commission Europa

Targeted items

• LED Lighting (Fixtures/Lamps)
• LED Light Source (Household Appliances)
• LED Package/Module/Array (Automotive)

Workflow

• Test Application
• Consultation and Registration
• Test Examination Fee Payment
• Sample Submission
• Test Execution
• Issuance of Test Results
• Sample Disposal

Guidelines for Test Registration

• When submitting the initial testing request, it is mandatory to provide the business registration certificate.
• If the applying company is different from the invoice-issuing company, the testing request must include the contact person/contact number/email of the invoice-issuing company.
• Upload documents required for testing, such as product specifications and product photos (user manuals, documents outlining differences in the case of derivative models, etc.).
• The required quantity of samples for certification is one unit, unless specific circumstances necessitate otherwise (additional requests can be made if necessary).
• Clearly indicate the quantity of samples.
• Testing will proceed only after the sample has been received and the testing fee has been paid in full.
• The testing fee is subject to internal regulations of the institute.
• Domestic testing fees should be transferred to the following account: (Bank) Woori Bank 974-023999-13-007 (Account Holder) KIEL Research Institute.
• Submission document templates
  • Submission document templates will be provided by email along with the quotation when requesting testing services.
  • You can download the templates at KIEL Research Institute Menu>Customer Service>Testing Submission Documents.
• Delays or insufficient submission of documents may result in delayed issuance of test reports.