This International Standard applies to tungsten filament incandescent lamps for general lighting service
(GLS) which comply with the safety requirements in IEC 60432-1 and having:
— rated wattage of 25 W to 200 W, inclusive;
— rated voltage 100 V to 250 V, including marked voltage range not exceeding ±2,5 % of the mean
voltage1);
— bulbs of the A or PS shapes;
— bulbs with clear, frosted or equivalently coated finishes, or white finishes;
— ?caps B22d or E27?.
Specific lamp types are covered in Section 8.
This standard states the performance requirements for lamps, including test methods and means of
confirming compliance with the requirements. Whole production appraisal methods regarding a lamp
manufacturer’s test record on finished products are defined. This method can be applied for certification
purposes. Details of a batch test procedure, which can be used to make an assessment of specific batches,
are included, but it is not suitable for certification purposes.
#For some of the requirements given in this standard reference is made to “the relevant data sheet”.
For some lamps these data sheets are contained in this standard. For other lamps, falling under the scope
of this standard, the relevant data are supplied by the lamp manufacturer or responsible vendor.$
The test and measurement methods contained in this standard are also applicable for the
assessment of tungsten filament incandescent lamps not directly covered by the scope of this
standard e.g. other bulb shapes, finishes etc.