EN IEC 62868-2-3:2021/A1:2025
(Amendment)Organic light emitting diode (OLED) light sources for general lighting - Safety - Part 2-3: Particular requirements - Flexible OLED tiles and panels
Organic light emitting diode (OLED) light sources for general lighting - Safety - Part 2-3: Particular requirements - Flexible OLED tiles and panels
Organische Licht emittierende Dioden (OLED) für die Allgemeinbeleuchtung - Sicherheit - Teil 2-3: Besondere Anforderungen - Flexible OLED-Kacheln und -Paneele
Sources lumineuses à diodes électroluminescentes organiques (OLED) destinées à l'éclairage général - Sécurité - Partie 2‑3: Exigences particulières - Dalles et panneaux OLED flexibles
Organska svetleča dioda (OLED), svetlobni viri za splošno razsvetljavo - Varnost - 2-3. del: Posebne zahteve - Gibke OLED ploščice in plošče - Dopolnilo A1 (IEC 62868-2-3:2021/AMD1:2025)
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Overview
EN IEC 62868-2-3:2021/A1:2025 is the CENELEC amendment (A1) to the European adoption of IEC 62868‑2‑3 and specifies safety requirements for flexible OLED tiles and panels used as organic light emitting diode (OLED) light sources for general lighting. This amendment updates clause references to IEC 62868-1:2020 and its Amendment, clarifies terminology (replacing the term "product" with "light source" in most instances), and adds or revises requirements that are specific to flexible OLED constructions.
Key topics and requirements
Scope and terminology
- Applies to flexible OLED tiles and panels used as light sources for general lighting; includes a note that construction details are given in Annex A.
- Standardizes terminology (e.g., “flexible OLED panel”) and aligns Part 2‑3 with IEC 62868‑1:2020/AMD1:2024.
Marking and documentation
- Mandatory marking and datasheet information such as Flexible OLED classification, minimum bending radius (safety) and maximum bending cycles (safety).
- Differentiates safety-related values from performance values.
Test and environmental requirements
- Tests are to be conducted at design voltage or current; stabilization and testing must reflect the panel’s stated installation shape (flat or bent) where a specific curvature is specified.
- Vibration testing requirements updated to ensure electrical contacts that were inaccessible before testing remain inaccessible after testing.
Electrical safety
- References to insulation resistance, electric strength, creepage distances and clearances are aligned to IEC 62868‑1:2020/AMD1:2024 requirements.
Mechanical, thermal and photobiological aspects
- Resistance to flame/ignition, photobiological safety and resistance to heat and fire apply as per the referenced Part 1 clauses.
- Additional clauses covering protection against accidental contact with live parts, screws/current-carrying parts, corrosion resistance and provisions for protective earthing have been added or referenced.
Practical applications and users
This amendment is essential for:
- Manufacturers of flexible OLED tiles and panels for product design, labeling and compliance.
- Luminaire designers and specifiers integrating flexible OLED light sources into fixtures and architectural installations.
- Test laboratories and certification bodies performing safety and conformity testing to EN/IEC requirements.
- Safety engineers and regulatory bodies assessing product safety, installation guidance and compliance with European electrotechnical standards.
Related standards
- IEC 62868‑1:2020 and IEC 62868‑1:2020/AMD1:2024 (general safety requirements for OLED light sources) - referenced throughout.
- EN IEC 62868‑2‑3:2021 (base Part 2‑3) - this document is Amendment A1 (2025) to that standard.
Keywords: EN IEC 62868-2-3, flexible OLED tiles, flexible OLED panels, OLED light sources, safety standard, minimum bending radius, bending cycles, insulation resistance, luminaire design, CENELEC.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN IEC 62868-2-3:2021/A1:2025 is a amendment published by CLC. Its full title is "Organic light emitting diode (OLED) light sources for general lighting - Safety - Part 2-3: Particular requirements - Flexible OLED tiles and panels". This standard covers: Organic light emitting diode (OLED) light sources for general lighting - Safety - Part 2-3: Particular requirements - Flexible OLED tiles and panels
Organic light emitting diode (OLED) light sources for general lighting - Safety - Part 2-3: Particular requirements - Flexible OLED tiles and panels
EN IEC 62868-2-3:2021/A1:2025 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.140.99 - Other standards related to lamps. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN IEC 62868-2-3:2021/A1:2025 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN IEC 62868-2-3:2021. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN IEC 62868-2-3:2021/A1:2025 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2014/35/EU; Standardization Mandates: M/511. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-junij-2025
Organska svetleča dioda (OLED), svetlobni viri za splošno razsvetljavo - Varnost -
2-3. del: Posebne zahteve - Gibke OLED ploščice in plošče - Dopolnilo A1 (IEC
62868-2-3:2021/AMD1:2025)
Organic light emitting diode (OLED) light sources for general lighting - Safety - Part 2-3:
Particular requirements - Flexible OLED tiles and panels (IEC 62868-2-
3:2021/AMD1:2025)
Organische Licht emittierende Dioden (OLED) für die Allgemeinbeleuchtung – Sicherheit
– Teil 2-3: Besondere Anforderungen – Flexible OLED-Kacheln und -Paneele (IEC
62868-2-3:2021/AMD1:2025)
Sources lumineuses à diodes électroluminescentes organiques (OLED) destinées à
l'éclairage général - Sécurité - Partie 2-3: Exigences particulières - Dalles et panneaux
OLED flexibles (IEC 62868-2-3:2021/AMD1:2025)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 62868-2-3:2021/A1:2025
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 62868-2-3:2021/A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM April 2025
ICS 29.140.99
English Version
Organic light emitting diode (OLED) light sources for general
lighting - Safety - Part 2-3: Particular requirements - Flexible
OLED tiles and panels
(IEC 62868-2-3:2021/AMD1:2025)
Sources lumineuses à diodes électroluminescentes Organische Licht emittierende Dioden (OLED) für die
organiques (OLED) destinées à l'éclairage général - Allgemeinbeleuchtung - Sicherheit - Teil 2-3: Besondere
Sécurité - Partie 2-3: Exigences particulières - Dalles et Anforderungen - Flexible OLED-Kacheln und -Paneele
panneaux OLED flexibles (IEC 62868-2-3:2021/AMD1:2025)
(IEC 62868-2-3:2021/AMD1:2025)
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN IEC 62868-2-3:2021; it was approved by CENELEC on 2025-03-31. CENELEC
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment 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
Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as
the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Türkiye and the United Kingdom.
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2025 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Ref. No. EN IEC 62868-2-3:2021/A1:2025 E
European foreword
The text of document 34A/2424/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 62868-2-3/AMD1, 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 62868-2-3:2021/A1:2025.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at national (dop) 2026-04-30
level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with the (dow) 2028-04-30
document have to be withdrawn
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.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national committee. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CENELEC website.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 62868-2-3:2021/AMD1:2025 was approved by CENELEC
as a European Standard without any modification.
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.cencenelec.eu.
Add, below IEC 62868-1:2020, the following amendment:
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
+ AMD1 2025 + A1 2025
IEC 62868-2-3 ®
Edition 1.0 2025-02
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Organic light emitting diode (OLED) light sources for general lighting – Safety –
Part 2-3: Particular requirements – Flexible OLED tiles and panels
Sources lumineuses à diodes électroluminescentes organiques (OLED)
destinées à l'éclairage général – Sécurité –
Partie 2‑3: Exigences particulières – Dalles et panneaux OLED flexibles
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 29.140.99 ISBN 978-2-8327-0206-2
– 2 – IEC 62868-2-3:2021/AMD1:2025
© IEC 2025
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (OLED) LIGHT
SOURCES FOR GENERAL LIGHTING – SAFETY –
Part 2-3: Particular requirements – Flexible OLED tiles and panels
AMENDMENT 1
FOREWORD
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Standardization (ISO) in accordance with conditions determined by agreement between the two organizations.
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consensus of opinion on the relevant subjects since each technical committee has representation from all
interested IEC National Committees.
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Publications is accurate, IEC cannot be held responsible for the way in which they are used or for any
misinterpretation by any end user.
4) In order to prom
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