A risk-group label needs the test conditions behind it. Ask for the report for the actual LED product, including its operating mode and the method used to assess exposure.
Identify the applicable assessment
Ask the laboratory or compliance specialist which standard and edition apply to the product and intended use. Do not assume a newly dated article establishes a new requirement for all LED products.
Read the classification with its conditions
Where a report uses exempt, RG1, RG2, or RG3 classifications, read the exposure conditions and interpretation in that report. Distance, viewing direction, exposure time, and optical design can affect the assessment.
Match the sample to the supplied fixture
Check the model, LED source, optic, power setting, and CCT. A report for one module or lamp does not automatically cover another complete luminaire.
Check how the measurements were made
Review the wavelength ranges assessed, test geometry, operating conditions, and instruments. Ask whether the report covers the modes and accessories that will be supplied.
Retain the full report
Keep the report identifier, laboratory details, model photographs, test configuration, conclusions, and any labelling or installation instructions. A one-line certificate may omit conditions needed for the specification.
Review changes before production
Ask the manufacturer to identify changes to the LEDs, optics, current settings, or construction. Confirm with the responsible assessor whether the existing evidence remains applicable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can CCT alone tell me whether an LED is safe?
No. The spectral output, intensity, geometry, and exposure conditions need assessment.
Does one report cover every model in a range?
Only if its scope and the supporting assessment establish that coverage. Check the exact variants.
