In February 2012, TÜV SÜD is officially announced to be accredited by NVLAP for Energy Efficient Lighting Program. Under this accreditation, TÜV SÜD is recognized by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the ENERGY STAR® Program covering the following lighting products:
- Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs)
- GU24
- Integral LED lamps (Omnidirectional/Directional/ Decorative)
- Luminaires (Directional SSL, Fluorescent, Halogen)
- Fluorescent lamps
- Fluorescent ballast
- LED package, module or array (IES LM-80-2008)
In January 2011, TÜV SÜD had already become an EPA recognized certification body for ENERGY STAR® certification for lighting. With this new recognition, TÜV SÜD can provide both the testing and certification service for lighting clients under ENERGY STAR® program.
Besides, under NVLAP's accreditation, TÜV SÜD can also issue IES LM79 report for clients to apply for DOE Lighting Facts® Label.
As a leading global testing and certification organization, TÜV SÜD can provide all kinds of testing and certification service for lighting products in addition to ENERGY STAR, such as:
- EU ErP Directive/EU Energy Label
- UK Energy Saving Trust Recommended (ESTR)
- EU Eco Label/Flower Mark
- Australian MEPS
- NRCan
- California CEC
- Hong Kong energy label
- Efficient Lighting Initiative (ELI)
- Photometric tests for SSL, CFLs, Fluorescent lamps, Incandescent lamps, Flashlights, etc.
- Performance tests for ballasts, LED drivers, etc.
- Safety service, such as CE, GS, CB, NRTL, TÜV SÜD Mark, etc.
