LED Street Light Global Certification & Compliance Guide

As a specialized outdoor lighting product, street lights operate in harsh environments and directly affect public safety.Entry requirements worldwide are far stricter than for ordinary indoor lamps.From EU CE, North American UL/FCC, Saudi SASO energy efficiency, to Australia SAA — each market has its own dedicated standards and special rules.

For manufacturers, understanding these requirements and planning a smart certification strategy can:

• Avoid cargo seizure, return or rejection
• Greatly shorten time-to-market
• Control compliance costs
• Help your street lights successfully enter global markets

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01 Global Certification Map: Street Light Export Overview

Street light certification focuses on safety, EMC, IP rating, surge immunity, and energy efficiency.

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Market	Mandatory Certification	Key Standards	Core Scope	Special Notes
EU	CE	LVD: EN 60598-2-3EMC: EN 55015, EN 61547RoHS, ErP	Safety, EMC, harmonics, surge, IP, energy label	Special tests for IP, surge, wind load
USA	UL 1598 Test Report / UL CertificationFCC	UL 1598, UL 8750FCC Part 15B	Safety, fire resistance, temperature rise, EMI	Amazon requires UL 1598; outdoor waterproof critical
Canada	cUL	CSA C22.2 No. 250.0	Same as US; local voltage & marking	cULus mark covers both US & Canada
Saudi Arabia	SASO + IECEE	SASO 2927 (energy efficiency)<IEC 60598	Energy rating, safety	Arabic label; official template from Jan 2025
Australia / NZ	SAA + RCM	AS/NZS 60598.2.3	Safety, EMC	230V/50Hz, outdoor installation rules
China	CQC (voluntary)	GB 7000.1, GB 7000.203	Safety, EMC, surge	Widely accepted for government projects
International	CB	IEC 60598-2-3	Basic safety; easy conversion	54 member countries

Key Insight:Street lights are outdoor fixed luminaires and require dedicated standards:EN 60598-2-3 (EU), UL 1598 (US), AS/NZS 60598.2.3 (AU)with extra focus on IP rating, surge immunity, wind load, and optical performance.

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02 In-depth Analysis of Major Markets

EU Market: CE + EN 60598-2-3 (Mandatory)

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

• LVD + EN 60598-2-3

  • IP rating (usually IP65 or higher)
  • Surge immunity: line‑line 2kV, line‑earth 4kV (EN 61547)
  • Wind load test
  • Temperature rise test

• EMC: EN 55015, EN 61547, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3

• ErP: ≥ 85 lm/W, standby ≤ 0.5W, EPREL registration

• RoHS: Restriction of hazardous substances

Note: Wireless control (Zigbee, LoRa, NB‑IoT) requires RED Directive testing.

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North America: UL 1598 — Safety Standard for Street Lights

In the US, street lights are fixed outdoor luminaires and must comply with UL 1598 + UL 8750 for LED.

Key tests:

• Normal & abnormal temperature rise
• Shock & fire protection
• Mechanical strength & wind load
• Flammability of plastic parts
• IP waterproof test

FCC:

• Normal: FCC SDoC (Part 15B)
• Wireless: FCC ID required

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Saudi Arabia: SASO 2927 (Energy Efficiency)

SASO 2927 is the dedicated standard for street lighting.

Key requirements:

• Color temperature restriction removed in latest amendment
• 1–6 star energy rating
• Official unified report template mandatory from Jan 1, 2025
• Arabic label required

Certification modes:

• COC per shipment: 0.45% of FOB value (min ~CNY 1,950)
• Annual registration: valid 1 year

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Australia: SAA Certification

Based on AS/NZS 60598.2.3:

• IP rating
• Impact test (hail simulation)
• Temperature rise, abnormal test
• Glow wire, ball pressure, needle flame test

Lead time: 4–6 weeks.

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China: CQC Certification

Street lights are not in the CCC mandatory list.CQC certification is widely trusted for government & large projects.

Standards:GB 7000.1, GB 7000.203, GB/T 17743, GB 17625.1, GB/T 18595

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03 Cost & Timeline Reference

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Certification	Cost	Lead Time	Samples
EU CE (LVD+EMC+RoHS)	¥8,000 – 15,000	7–10 days	2–3 pcs
US UL 1598 Test Report	¥1,000 – 3,000	7–10 days	2–4 pcs
US FCC SDoC	¥1,500 – 3,500	7–10 days	2–3 pcs
Saudi SASO COC	0.45% of FOB	1–2 weeks	As needed
Australia SAA	¥6,000 – 15,000	4–6 weeks	2–4 pcs
CB Certification	¥10,000 – 20,000	3–4 weeks	2–3 pcs

Cost factors:

• Product complexity (smart, dimming, wireless)
• Extra tests: surge, IEC 62471 photobiological safety
• Series model coverage
• Lab accreditation

Sample requirement:2–4 complete production units representing final mass product.

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04 GTG One-Stop Solution: Your Efficient Compliance Partner

GTG Group provides full‑service certification for street lights:

• Pre‑assessment in the design phase
• EU CE, North America UL/FCC, Saudi SASO, Australia SAA, CB conversion
• Expertise in EN 60598-2-3, UL 1598, AS/NZS 60598.2.3, SASO 2927
• Higher first‑pass rate, shorter lead time
• CB conversion to reduce redundant testing

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05 FAQ

Q1: Difference between CE for street lights and general lamps?

A1: Street lights use EN 60598-2-3, with extra tests for IP rating, surge immunity, wind load not required for indoor 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; fast & low cost; for e‑commerce platforms only.

Q3: New SASO 2927 rules for Saudi Arabia?

A3: From Jan 1, 2025, only official unified templates are accepted. Color temperature limit (3000–6000K) has been removed.

Q4: Surge test requirements for street lights?

A4: Per EN 61547:

• Line to line: 2 kV
• Line to earth: 4 kVSimulates lightning impact.

Q5: Special rules for smart street lights?

A5: Wireless functions require:

• EU: RED
• US: FCC IDThermal performance may also be affected.

Q6: CQC vs. CCC for China?

A6: Street lights do NOT need CCC.CQC is voluntary but widely recognized for government projects.

Q7: How long are certificates valid?

A7:

• CE: Valid if standard & product unchanged
• UL Test Report: Valid if standard unchanged
• SASO registration: 1 year
• CQC: Needs annual supervision
• CB: >3 years may require review