EN IEC 62031:2020

LED modules for general lighting - Safety specifications

NEW!IEC 62031:2018 is available as IEC 62031:2018 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.IEC 62031:2018 specifies general and safety requirements for light-emitting diode (LED) modules: - non-integrated LED modules (LEDni modules) and semi-integrated LED modules (LEDsi modules) for operation under constant voltage, constant current or constant power; - Integrated LED modules (LEDi modules) for use on DC supplies up to 250 V or AC supplies up to 1 000 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2008, Amendment 1:2012 and Amendment 2:2014. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a. the scope was clarified as well as the wording in several other clauses; b. the normative references were updated; c. the definitions for "replaceable LED module", "non-replaceable LED module" and "non-user replaceable LED module" were introduced while other definitions covered by IEC 62504 have been removed; d. the marking clause was restructured and a table added to provide an informative overview; e. the marking requirements for built-in LED modules were changed; f. the entry for the marking with the working voltage was revised; g. the provisions for terminals and heat management were revised; h. Annex B was deleted; i. information for luminaire design with regard to working voltage and water contact was introduced; j. an abnormal temperature test was introduced.

LED-Module für Allgemeinbeleuchtung - Sicherheitsanforderungen

Modules à DEL pour éclairage général - Spécifications de sécurité

NEW!IEC 62031:2018 est disponible sous forme de IEC 62031:2018 RLV qui contient la Norme internationale et sa version Redline, illustrant les modifications du contenu technique depuis l'édition précédente.L'IEC 62031:2018 spécifie les exigences générales et les exigences de sécurité relatives aux modules à diodes électroluminescentes (LED): - modules à LED non intégrés (modules LEDni) et les modules à LED semi-intégrés (modules LEDsi) pour fonctionnement sous tension constante, courant constant ou puissance constante; - modules à LED intégrés (modules LEDi) pour utilisation sur des alimentations à courant continu jusqu’à 250 V ou à courant alternatif 50 Hz ou 60 Hz jusqu’à 1 000 V. Cette deuxième édition annule et remplace la première édition parue en 2008, l’Amendement 1:2012 et l’Amendement 2:2014. Cette édition constitue une révision technique. Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l’édition précédente: a. le domaine d’application a été clarifié ainsi que la formulation de plusieurs autres articles; b. les références normatives ont été mises à jour; c. les définitions de "module à LED remplaçable", "module à LED non remplaçable" et "module à LED non remplaçable par l’utilisateur" ont été introduites tandis que d’autres définitions couvertes par l’IEC 62504 ont été supprimées; d. l’article relatif au marquage a été restructuré et un tableau a été ajouté pour donner un aperçu informatif; e. les exigences de marquage pour les modules à LED à monter ont été modifiées; f. l’article relatif au marquage pour la tension de service a été révisé; g. les dispositions relatives aux bornes et à la gestion thermique ont été révisées; h. l’Annexe B a été supprimée; i. des informations relatives à la conception des luminaires concernant la tension de service et le contact avec l’eau ont été introduites; j. un essai de température anormale a été introduit.

Moduli LED za splošno razsvetljavo - Varnostne specifikacije (IEC 62031:2018)

EN-IEC 62031 določa splošne in varnostne zahteve za module s svetlečimi diodami (LED): • neintegrirane module LED (module LEDni) in polintegrirane module LED (module LEDsi) za delovanje pod konstantno napetostjo, tokom ali močjo; • integrirane module LED (module LEDi) za napajalnike z enosmerno napetostjo do 250 V ali izmenično napetostjo do 1000 V s frekvenco 50 Hz ali 60 Hz. Moduli LED v okviru tega dokumenta so lahko integralni, vgrajeni ali neodvisni. Dokument se ne uporablja za LED-svetilke.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 12-Mar-2020
• Withdrawal Date: 17-Dec-2022
• ICS: 29.140.99 - Other standards related to lamps
• ICS: 31.080.99 - Other semiconductor devices
• Technical Committee: CLC/TC 34 - 'Lamps and related equipment
• Drafting Committee: IEC/SC 34A - IEC_SC_34A
• Current Stage: 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
• Start Date: 13-Mar-2020
• Completion Date: 13-Mar-2020
• Directive: 2014/35/EU - Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
• Directive: 2014/53/EU - Directive 2014/53/EU of The European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of radio equipment and repealing Directive 1999/5/EC
• Mandate: M/511 - Mandate to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI relating to harmonised standards in the field of the Low Voltage Directive
• Ref Project: SIST EN IEC 62031:2020 - LED modules for general lighting - Safety specifications (IEC 62031:2018)

Relations

• Replaces: EN 62031:2008 - LED modules for general lighting - Safety specifications
• Effective Date: 17-Mar-2020
• Replaces: EN 62031:2008/A1:2013 - LED modules for general lighting - Safety specifications
• Effective Date: 17-Mar-2020
• Replaces: EN 62031:2008/A2:2015 - LED modules for general lighting - Safety specifications
• Effective Date: 17-Jan-2017
• Amended By: EN IEC 62031:2020/A11:2021 - LED modules for general lighting - Safety specifications
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2021
• Revised: FprEN IEC 62031:2025 - LED modules - Safety requirements
• Effective Date: 27-Feb-2024

Overview

EN IEC 62031:2020 (CLC adoption of IEC 62031:2018) is the European safety standard for LED modules for general lighting. It specifies general and safety requirements for non‑integrated (LEDni), semi‑integrated (LEDsi) and integrated (LEDi) LED modules intended for operation on constant voltage, constant current or constant power supplies. The edition cancels EN 62031:2008 (and amendments) and constitutes a technical revision introducing updated definitions, marking rules and test provisions. Integrated LED modules covered include use on DC supplies up to 250 V and AC supplies up to 1 000 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz.

Key topics and requirements

• Scope & definitions: Clarified scope and new definitions for replaceable, non‑replaceable and non‑user replaceable LED modules.
• Marking and labelling: Restructured marking clause, table overview and revised requirements for built‑in and independent modules, including working voltage marking and built‑in module symbol.
• Construction & terminals: Updated provisions for terminals (integral and non‑integral), earthing and protection against accidental contact with live parts.
• Heat management: Requirements for thermal interface materials, heat protection and information needed for luminaire design to ensure safe operating temperatures.
• Electrical safety & testing: General test requirements, electric strength, moisture resistance, fault‑condition tests (including an abnormal temperature test introduced in this edition) and conformity testing during manufacture.
• Photobiological safety: Clauses addressing UV, blue light hazard and IR radiation consistent with IEC 62471 guidance.
• Information for luminaire designers: Guidance on working voltage, water contact and testing LED modules in luminaires.

Practical applications and users

EN IEC 62031 is essential for:

• LED module manufacturers - design, production and third‑party testing to meet safety compliance.
• Luminaire designers and OEMs - selecting modules and integrating them with correct thermal, electrical and marking provisions.
• Test laboratories and certification bodies - performing conformity and type tests (electrical, thermal, photobiological).
• Regulatory and compliance engineers - ensuring products meet EU/CLC national adoption and safety obligations.

Adopting EN IEC 62031 helps reduce product failure risk, ensures safe integration into luminaires, and supports market access across CENELEC member countries.

Related standards

Key referenced documents include:

• IEC 60598‑1 (Luminaires – general requirements)
• IEC 61347‑1 (Lamp controlgear – general and safety requirements)
• IEC 62471 (Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems)
• IEC 62504 (LED product terms and definitions)

Keywords: EN IEC 62031, LED modules safety, LED modules for general lighting, safety specifications, marking, heat management, photobiological safety, working voltage.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-junij-2020
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 62031:2008
SIST EN 62031:2008/A1:2013
SIST EN 62031:2008/A2:2015
Moduli LED za splošno razsvetljavo - Varnostne specifikacije (IEC 62031:2018)
LED modules for general lighting - Safety specifications (IEC 62031:2018)
LED-Module für Allgemeinbeleuchtung - Sicherheitsanforderungen (IEC 62031:2018)
Modules de DEL pour éclairage général - Spécifications de sécurité (IEC 62031:2018)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 62031:2020
ICS:
29.140.99 Drugi standardi v zvezi z Other standards related to
žarnicami lamps
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 62031

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
March 2020
ICS 29.140.99; 31.080.99 Supersedes EN 62031:2008 and all of its amendments
and corrigenda (if any)
English Version
LED modules for general lighting - Safety specifications
(IEC 62031:2018)
Modules à DEL pour éclairage général - Spécifications de LED-Module für Allgemeinbeleuchtung -
sécurité Sicherheitsanforderungen
(IEC 62031:2018) (IEC 62031:2018)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2019-12-18. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC
Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
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European foreword
The text of document 34A/2052/FDIS, future edition 2 of IEC 62031, prepared by SC 34A "Electric
light sources" of IEC/TC 34 "Lighting" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved
by CENELEC as EN IEC 62031:2020.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at national (dop) 2020-09-18
level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with the (dow) 2022-12-18
document have to be withdrawn
This document supersedes EN 62031:2008 and all of its amendments and corrigenda (if any).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 62031:2018 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standards
indicated:
IEC 60838-2-2 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60838-2-2
IEC 60947-7-4 NOTE Harmonized as EN IEC 60947-7-4
IEC 62717 NOTE Harmonized as EN 62717
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments)
applies.
NOTE 1  Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant
EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2  Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available here:
www.cenelec.eu.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60598-1 (mod) 2014 Luminaires - Part 1: General requirements EN 60598-1 2015
and tests
+ A1 2017  + A1 2018
IEC 61032 1997 Protection of persons and equipment by EN 61032 1998
enclosures - Probes for verification
IEC 61347-1 2015 Lamp controlgear - Part 1: General and EN 61347-1 2015
safety requirements
+ A1 2017  - -
IEC 62471 (mod) 2006 Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp EN 62471 2008
systems
IEC 62504 - General lighting - Light emitting diode EN 62504 -
(LED) products and related equipment -
Terms and definitions
IEC/TR 62778 2014 Application of IEC 62471 for the - -
assessment of blue light hazard to light
sources and luminaires
ISO 4046-4 2016 Paper, board, pulps and related terms - - -
Vocabulary - Part 4: Paper and board
grades and converted products
ISO 7089 2000 Plain washers - Normal series - Product EN ISO 7089 2000
grade A
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 General requirements . 8
5 General test requirements . 8
6 Marking . 9
6.1 Overview. 9
6.2 Contents of marking for built-in and for independent LED modules . 11
6.3 Location of marking for built-in LED modules . 12
6.4 Location of marking for independent LED modules . 12
6.5 Marking of integral LED modules . 12
6.6 Durability and legibility of marking . 12
7 Terminals . 12
7.1 Integral terminals . 12
7.2 Terminals other than integral terminals . 13
8 Earthing . 13
9 Protection against accidental contact with live parts . 13
10 Moisture resistance and insulation . 13
11 Electric strength . 13
12 Fault conditions . 13
12.1 General . 13
12.2 Overpower condition . 13
13 Conformity testing during manufacture . 14
14 Construction . 14
15 Creepage distances and clearances . 14
16 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections . 14
17 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking . 14
18 Resistance to corrosion . 14
19 Information for luminaire design . 14
20 Heat management . 15
20.1 General . 15
20.2 Thermal interface material . 15
20.3 Heat protection . 15
21 Photobiological safety . 15
21.1 UV radiation . 15
21.2 Blue light hazard . 15
21.3 Infrared radiation . 15
Annex A (normative) Test conditions . 16
Annex B (informative) Conformity testing during manufacture . 17
Annex C (informative) Information for luminaire design . 18
C.1 Heat management . 18
C.1.1 General . 18

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C.1.2 Design freedom . 18
C.1.3 Testing in the luminaire . 20
C.2 Water contact . 20
C.3 Blue light hazard assessment . 20
C.3.1 LED modules of RG0 unlimited and RG1 unlimited . 20
C.3.2 LED modules with a threshold illuminance E . 20
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C.4 Working voltage . 20
Annex D (normative) Abnormal temperature test . 21
D.1 Test procedure . 21
D.2 Test setup . 21
Bibliography . 23

Figure 1 – Symbol for built-in LED modules . 11
Figure C.1 – Diagrammatic cross section of an LED module fixed by means of a
lampholder to a luminaire . 19
Figure D.1 – Abnormal temperature test setup . 22

Table 1 – Overview on marking provisions . 9

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LED MODULES FOR GENERAL LIGHTING –
SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS
FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 62031 has been prepared by subcommittee 34A: Lamps, of IEC
technical committee 34: Lamps and related equipment.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2008,
Amendment 1:2012 and Amendment 2:2014. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) the scope was clarified as well as the wording in several other clauses;
b) the normative references were updated;
c) the definitions for "replaceable LED module", "non-replaceable LED module" and "non-
user replaceable LED module" were introduced while other definitions covered by
IEC 62504 have been removed;
d) the marking clause was restructured and a table added to provide an informative overview;
e) the marking requirements for built-in LED modules were changed;

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f) the entry for the marking with the working voltage was revised;
g) the provisions for terminals and heat management were revised;
h) Annex B was deleted;
i) information for luminaire design with regard to working voltage and water contact was
introduced;
j) an abnormal temperature test was introduced.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
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34A/2052/FDIS 34A/2061/RVD
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LED MODULES FOR GENERAL LIGHTING –
SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS
1 Scope
This document specifies general and safety requirements for light-emitting diode (LED)
modules:
• non-integrated LED modules (LEDni modules) and semi-integrated LED modules (LEDsi
modules) for operation under constant voltage, constant current or constant power;
• Integrated LED modules (LEDi modules) for use on DC supplies up to 250 V or AC
supplies up to 1 000 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz.
LED modules within the scope of this document can be integral, built-in or independent.
This document is not applicable for LED lamps.
NOTE The performance requirements for LED modules are specified in IEC 62717.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their
content constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition
cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including
any amendments) applies.
IEC 60598-1:2014, Luminaires – Part 1: General requirements and tests
IEC 60598-1:2014/AMD1:2017
IEC 61032:1997, Protection of persons and equipment by enclosures – Probes for verification
IEC 61347-1:2015, Lamp controlgear – Part 1: General and safety requirements
IEC 61347-1:2015/AMD1:2017
IEC 62471:2006, Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems
IEC 62504, General lighting – Light emitting diode (LED) products and related equipment –
Terms and definitions
IEC TR 62778:2014, Application of IEC 62471 for the assessment of blue light hazard to light
sources and luminaires
ISO 4046-4:2016, Paper, board, pulp and related terms – Vocabulary – Part 4: Paper and
board grades and converted products
ISO 7089:2000, Plain washers – Normal series – Product grade A
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 62504 and the
following apply.
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3.1
ultraviolet hazard efficacy of luminous radiation
K
S,v
quotient of an ultraviolet hazard quantity to the corresponding photometric quantity
Note 1 to entry: Ultraviolet hazard efficacy of luminous radiation is expressed in mW/klm.
Note 2 to entry: The ultraviolet hazard efficacy of luminous radiation is obtained by weighting the spectral power
distribution of the lamp or LED module with the UV hazard function S (λ). Information about the relevant UV
UV
hazard function is given in IEC 62471:2006. It only relates to possible hazards regarding UV exposure of human
beings. It does not deal with the possible influence of optical radiation on materials, such as mechanical damage or
discoloration.
3.2
replaceable LED module
LED module, designed to be replaced by an ordinary person or a qualified person
Note 1 to entry: When incorporated into a luminaire, a replaceable LED module can be classified as replaceable,
non-user replaceable or non-replaceable depending on the luminaire design.
3.3
non-replaceable LED module
LED module designed to be a non-replaceable part of the luminaire
Note 1 to entry: An integral LED module is always non-replaceable. A non-replaceable LED module is not always
an integral LED module.
Note 2 to entry: The non-replaceability can be the result of the luminaire design.
3.4
non-user replaceable LED module
LED module designed to be replaced only by the manufacturer, his service agent, or similar
qualified person
Note 1 to entry: When incorporated into a luminaire a non-user replaceable LED module can become classified as
non-replaceable depending on the luminaire design.
3.5
terminal
conductive part of an LED module, provided for connecting that LED module to one or more
external conductors
[SOURCE: IEC 60050-151:2001, 151.12.12, modified – "device, electric circuit or electric
network" has been replaced by "LED module" and the note has been deleted.]
3.6
integral terminal
terminal which forms a non-replaceable part of an LED module and which cannot be tested
separately from the LED module
[SOURCE: IEC 60598-1:2014, 1.2.58, modified – "component" replaced by "terminal",
"luminaire" replaced by "LED module".]

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4 General requirements
4.1 LED modules shall be so designed and constructed that they operate without danger to
the user or surroundings when used as intended (see manufacturer’s instructions).
NOTE IEC 61347-1:2015, Annex S gives examples of insulation coordination which can be appropriate for LED
modules.
4.2 LED modules shall be classified, according to the method of installation, as:
– built-in,
– independent, or
– integral.
4.3 For non-integrated LED modules and semi-integrated LED modules, all electrical
measurements, unless otherwise specified, shall be carried out at voltage limits (min/max),
current limits (min/max) or power limits (min/max) and minimum frequency, in a draught-free
room at the temperature limits of the allowed range specified by the manufacturer. Unless the
manufacturer indicates the most critical combination, all combinations (min/max) of
voltage/current/power and temperature shall be tested.
4.4 For integrated LED modules, the electrical measurements shall be carried out at the
tolerance limit values of the rated supply voltage.
4.5 Integral LED modules not having their own enclosure shall be regarded as integral
components of luminaires according to IEC 60598-1:2014, 0.5.1.
4.6 In addition to the requirements of this document, independent LED modules shall
comply with IEC 60598-1:2014 and IEC 60598-1:2014/AMD1:2017.
4.7 If the LED module is a factory sealed unit, it shall not be opened for any tests. In case
of doubt based on the inspection of the LED module and the examination of the circuit
diagram, and in agreement with the manufacturer or responsible vendor, such specially
prepared LED modules shall be submitted for testing so that a fault condition can be
simulated.
4.8 F
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