Thailand implements safety standards for double-ended LED lamps

Southeast Asia is an important market for LED lighting. With the rapid economic growth in recent years, increasing investment in infrastructure construction in various countries, coupled with the demographic dividend, the demand for lighting has continued to increase. The growth momentum of Thailand's LED lighting market mainly comes from government investment and policy promotion. The Thai government has promulgated an energy efficiency development plan since 2012, with the goal of reducing energy consumption by 20% by 2030. Therefore, the Thai government vigorously promotes the implementation of energy-saving policies and regulations, such as replacing street lamps across the country and encouraging people and businesses to switch to LED bulbs, driving the demand for replacement of household and commercial lighting.

The Minister of Energy of Thailand released the concept of Energy 4.0 at the Thailand Energy Week in 2017, and announced the implementation plan of relevant energy-saving policies. It will use a 20-year long-term energy plan to improve Thailand's electricity, electricity consumption and energy-saving measures, including various LED lighting. Import and use, as well as the promotion of energy-saving home appliances and electric vehicles, the Thai government will provide incentives to stimulate demand.

LED lamps exported to the Thai market must meet TISI certification requirements. The Ministry of Industry of Thailand issued the TIS 2779-2562 safety standard for double-ended LED lamps designed for retrofitting linear fluorescent lamps on TISI on August 31, 2021, which will be implemented on March 29, 2022.



1. Thailand standard: TIS 2779-2562 equal to IEC 62776：2014+ COR1:2015 Double-capped LED lamps designed to retrofit linear fluorescent lamps - Safety Specifications。
2. Mandatory range: rated power below 125W; rated voltage below 250V; lamp holder: G5 &G13;



3. Main test items:

3.1 Logo;

3.2 Interchangeability;

3.3 Safety of lamp pins when inserted;

3.4 Protection of live parts;

3.5 The mechanical strength of the lamp holder;

3.6 Lamp head temperature rise;

3.7 Heat resistance;

3.8 Fire and flame resistance;

3.9 Fault status;

3.10 Creepage distances and clearances;

3.11 Dustproof and waterproof test;

3.12 optical radiation;



4. Sampling requirements: One set of samples with the maximum power drawn from the application range for each lamp holder type as a representative test;

5. Items witnessed in the factory: interchangeability, insulation resistance, mechanical strength; the factory must have the above test equipment;

6. Certificate product information: The certificate will list the specific lamp holder type, rated power and rated voltage; for example: double-ended LED lamp; lamp holder G5, rated power: 8W, 14W, 16W, 22W; rated voltage: below 250V