Emergency Light Global Certification & Export Compliance Guide

As a special safety lighting device, emergency lights have stricter and more complex export certification requirements than general lighting.From EU CE, North American UL 924, Australian SAA to Saudi SASO, each market imposes unique regulatory requirements on core performance: battery safety, emergency switch reliability, and duration of illumination.

For manufacturers, accurately understanding these requirements and planning a rational certification path can:

• Avoid risks of cargo detention or return
• Greatly shorten time-to-market
• Control compliance costs
• Help your emergency lights successfully enter global markets

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01 Global Certification Map: Emergency Light Market Access Overview

Emergency light certification varies by market, focusing on electrical safety, emergency performance, battery safety, and EMC.

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Market	Mandatory Certification	Key Standards / Directives	Core Scope	Special Notes
EU	CE Certification	LVD: EN 60598-2-22EMC: EN 55015, EN 61547RoHS, ErP	Electrical safety, emergency switching, battery safety, EMC	Centralized power type may need EN 50171; Li-ion batteries require EN 62133
USA	UL Report / UL CertificationFCC	UL 924 (emergency lighting)UL 1598, UL 8750FCC Part 15B/15C	Emergency function, battery safety, shock & fire protection, EMI	UL 924 is dedicated standard; Amazon requires UL test report
Canada	cUL Certification	CSA C22.2 No. 141	Aligned with US; local voltage & marking	Wireless requires ISED certification
Australia	SAA + RCM	AS/NZS 60598.2.22AS/NZS 2293.3AS/NZS 61347.2.7	Battery charge/discharge, light level, emergency switching	72-hour temperature & humidity cycling test
Japan	PSE Certification	JIS C 8105 series	Electrical safety & emergency performance	Circular PSE for lamp; diamond PSE for adapter
Saudi Arabia	SASO + IECEE	SASO 2902IEC 60598 series	Energy rating, safety, conformity	Escape lights exempt from energy testing
International	CB Certification	IEC 60598-2-22	Basic safety; easy for country conversion	Covers 54 member countries

Key Insight:Emergency lights rely on dedicated standards:

• EN 60598-2-22 (EU)
• UL 924 (North America)These include quantified testing for emergency light output, battery runtime, and switch time — not required for general lighting.

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02 In-depth Analysis of Key Market Certifications

EU Market: CE + EN 60598-2-22 (Mandatory)

CE is legally required for emergency lights exported to the EU.

• LVD + EN 60598-2-22 (special standard for emergency lighting)

  • Reliability of emergency switching
  • Battery safety: overcharge, over-discharge, temperature cycling
  • Emergency duration: typically ≥ 90 minutes
  • Minimum illuminance in emergency mode

• EMC: EN 55015 & EN 61547Ensures no interference failure during emergencies.

Special Notes:

• Li-ion batteries must comply with EN 62133.
• Centralized power systems may need EN 50171.

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North America: UL 924 — Exclusive Safety Standard

In the USA, UL 924 is the mandatory standard for emergency lighting and exit signs.

Key tests:

• Emergency mode switching under simulated power failure
• Battery and charger safety
• Emergency duration: ≥ 90 min (lighting) / ≥ 60 min (sign only)
• Minimum emergency light output

FCC:

• Basic: FCC SDoC
• Wireless monitoring: FCC ID required

Important:Amazon and major platforms require a UL 924 test report from an ISO 17025 lab — no full UL factory audit needed.

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Australia: SAA Certification

Australian market requires SAA certification based on:

• AS/NZS 60598.2.22
• AS/NZS 2293.3 (emergency signage)

Required tests:

• 72-hour high/low temperature battery cycling
• Light output in mains & emergency mode
• Cold/hot start stability

Testing time: approx. 3–4 weeks.

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03 Additional Certifications for Special Functions

• Wireless (Bluetooth / Wi‑Fi / ZigBee)EU RED, US FCC ID, Canada IC ID
• Li-ion BatteryIEC 62133 (global), UL 2054 (North America)
• Explosion-proof (oil, chemical)ATEX (EU), UL 844 (USA)
• Solar emergency lightsEN 61000-3-2 (harmonic current)

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04 Cost & Timeline Reference

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Certification	Reference Cost	Lead Time	Samples	Notes
EU CE (LVD+EMC+RoHS)	¥8,000–15,000	7–10 working days	2–3 pcs
US UL 924 Test Report	¥5,000–12,000	7–14 working days	2–4 pcs	For e-commerce; no factory audit
Full UL Certification	¥100,000+	3–6 months	3–5 pcs	Includes factory inspection
Australia SAA	¥6,000–15,000	3–4 weeks	2–4 pcs	Includes AS/NZS 2293.3
Saudi SASO	Depends on rating	2–4 weeks	As required	Escape lights energy-exempt

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05 GTG One-Stop Solution: Your Efficient Compliance Partner

GTG Group provides full-process certification for emergency lights:

• Pre-assessment in the design phase
• EU CE, North America UL/FCC, Australia SAA, CB multi-country conversion
• Expertise in EN 60598-2-22, UL 924, AS/NZS 60598.2.22
• Higher first-pass rate, shorter lead time, lower total cost

We help your products not only comply but perform reliably in critical emergencies.

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06 FAQ

Q1: Difference between CE for emergency lights and general lighting?

A1: Emergency lights use the special standard EN 60598-2-22, with extra testing for switching reliability, battery safety, and duration — not required for ordinary lamps.

Q2: UL Certification vs UL Test Report?

A2:

• UL Certification: Full system + factory audit + UL mark; high cost, long lead time.
• UL Test Report: Test only; no audit; fast & low cost; for platform compliance only (no UL mark).

Q3: Are emergency lights exempt from SASO energy testing?

A3: Yes. Emergency escape lights are exempt from SASO 2870/2902, but still need IECEE registration and SABER.

Q4: Why 72-hour battery testing for Australia SAA?

A4: To verify battery reliability under extreme temperatures for life‑safety applications.

Q5: Special requirements for Li-ion emergency lights to EU?

A5: Batteries must meet EN 62133. ENEC certification is recommended for higher credibility.

Q6: How long are certificates valid?

A6:

• CE: Valid if standard & product unchanged
• UL: Annual factory audit required
• SAA: No fixed term (subject to standard updates)
• SASO Energy: 1 year