CE, UL and DLC: which certifications does your market need?

October 13, 2026 Kestrelux Engineering Team

Certifications decide whether your lights can be sold, installed and subsidised in your market.

Europe

CE (LVD and EMC directives) and RoHS are mandatory. Many tenders also ask for ENEC and ERP energy labelling.

UL or ETL listing is required by most inspectors, and DLC listing is the key to utility rebates in the US and Canada.

SAA (RCM) approval is required for mains-powered products.

Tell us your target market and we will recommend models that already carry the right marks.