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02 Jul 2020
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Ultraviolet light is an electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths between 100nm to 400nm. It can be classified into three wavelength ranges: UV-C (100nm to 280nm; strong germ-killing ability), UV-B (280nm to 315nm; helps human body generate Vitamin B), and UV-A (315nm to 400nm; capable to solidify paint ink and oil).

There are a wide range of household products that are taking advantage of this technology. The most common example is UV lamps, which causes damage to the nucleic acid of microorganisms by forming covalent bonds between certain adjacent bases in the DNA. The formation of such bonds prevents the DNA from being unzipped for replication, and the organism is unable to reproduce. In fact, when the organism tries to replicate, it dies. Due to this property, UV light is widely used in all kinds of industries such as house appliances, lightings, water purification and food contact products.

SGS One-Stop Solution

With our global expertise and International Type approval services, SGS can provide safety and performance testing and certification services on UV lamps and light source products. Furthermore, our experts can provide protocol & various customized services for your products to ensure safe entry into global markets.

  • Ozone concentration test
    •  UV light will generate ozone, and human respiratory system will be harmed under excessive ozone concentration environment 
STANDARDRELATED PRODUCT(S)
IEC 60335-1: Household and similar electrical appliances - safety - part 1: General requirementsHousehold appliances with UV light source
IEC 60335-2-65: Household and similar electrical appliances - safety - part 2-65: particular requirements for air-cleaning appliances
IEC 60335-2-109: Household and similar electrical appliances - safety - part 2-109: particular requirements for UV radiation water treatment appliances 
GB/T 18801: Air cleaner 
GB 21551.3: Antibacterial and cleaning function for household and similar electrical appliances - particular requirements of air cleaner 
  • UV ageing test and Product ageing test
    • UV light can lead to ageing of product material and internal wiring
STANDARDTEST ITEMRELATED PRODUCT(S)
IEC 60335-1: Annex T: Household and similar electrical appliances - safety - part 1: general requirements Plastic exposure to UV light ageing testHousehold appliances with UV light source
GB/T 19258 Annex A and C: Ultraviolet germicidal lampUV radiation decay
GB/T 19258 Annex C: Ultraviolet germicidal lampProducts lifecycle
  • Photobiological safety test
    • Proper UV radiation can kill germs. However, excessive UV radiation will result in damage to human retina and skin (either acute or chronic damage)
STANDARDTEST ITEMRELATED PRODUCT(S)
IEC 60335-2-27: Household and similar electrical appliances - safety - part 2-27: Particular requirements for appliances for skin exposure to optical radiation UV radiation emission testHousehold appliances with UV light
Total effective irradiance
Maximum transmission of goggles
IEC 60335-2-113: Household and similar electrical appliances - safety - part 2-113: Particular requirements for cosmetic and beauty care appliances incorporating lasers and intense light sources Intense light source (ILS) risk group
Accessible emission limit
Stray optical radiation
IEC 60335-2-109: Household and similar electrical appliances - safety - part 2-109: Particular requirements for UV radiation water treatment appliances UV irradianceUV irradianceHousehold appliances with UV light
IEC 60335-2-65: Household and similar electrical appliances - safety - part 2-65: Particular requirements for air-cleaning appliances
IEC 60335-2-59: Household and similar electrical appliances - safety - part 2-59: Particular requirements for insect killers
IEC 60335-2-40: Household and similar electrical appliances - safety - part 2-40: Particular requirements for electrical heat pumps, air-conditioners and dehumidifiers 
ICNIRP guideline 
GB/T 20145, IEC 62471: Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systemsRisk Group IUltraviolet germicidal lamp
GB/T 19258 Annex A: Ultraviolet germicidal lamp UV irradiance
  • Product safety and EMC certification
STANDARDS
Overall safety standard CB Certification scheme 
IEC 60335-1: Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 1: General requirementsIEC 60335-2-27: Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-27: Particular requirements for appliances for skin exposure to optical radiation
IEC 60335-2-109: Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-109: Particular requirements for UV radiation water treatment appliancesIEC 60335-2-113: Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-113: Particular requirements for cosmetic and beauty care appliances incorporating lasers and intense light sources
IEC 60335-2-65: Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-65: Particular requirements for air-cleaning appliancesIEC 60335-2-40: Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-40: Particular requirements for electrical heat pumps, air-conditioners and dehumidifiers
IEC 60335-2-24: Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-24: Particular requirements for refrigerating appliances, ice-cream appliances and ice makersIEC 60335-2-2: Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-2: Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances
European: CE-EMC 
For dedicated UV Lighting in household environment:
EN 55015: Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of electrical lighting and similar equipmentEN 61547: Equipment for general lighting purposes - EMC immunity requirements
EN 61000-3-2: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 3-2: Limits - Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment input current ≤16 A per phase)EN 61000-3-3: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 3-3: Limits - Limitation of voltage changes, voltage fluctuations and flicker in public low-voltage supply systems, for equipment with rated current ≤ 16 A per phase and not subject to conditional connection
For other UV related EE products:
EN 55014-1: Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements for household appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus - Part 1: EmissionEN 61000-3-2: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 3-2: Limits - Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment input current ≤16 A per phase)
EN 55014-2: Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements for household appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus - Part 2: Immunity - Product family standardEN 61000-3-3: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 3-3: Limits - Limitation of voltage changes, voltage fluctuations and flicker in public low-voltage supply systems, for equipment with rated current ≤ 16 A per phase and not subject to conditional connection

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