Product Testing and Laboratory Eligibility Policy
This document explains how manufacturers can obtain valid test results for use by Lighting Global from a qualified test lab, as well as how a test laboratory can become approved…
Lighting Global Quality Assurance Framework Roadmap
This document describes the framework and intentions of the Lighting Global Quality Assurance (QA) program. It also explains how Lighting Global currently interacts with the regional programs (i.e. Lighting Africa…
Intellectual Property Policy for Product Testing
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) operates a portfolio of programs to support the development of off grid lighting markets, including Lighting Africa (jointly implemented with the World Bank) and Lighting…
Policy for Renewing Test Results
Quality Test Method (QTM) tests are valid for a period of two years from the original test report date. To ensure continued support for another two-year period, these results must…
Integrated Water Protection Assessment
This document is written to help inform assessments of water protection for compliance with the Quality Standards. Water Protection of modern off-grid lighting products is a key determinant of long-term…
Battery Testing for Off-grid Solar Products
This Technical Note discusses battery testing of off-grid solar products seeking to meet Lighting Global’s Quality Standards. It gives an overview of battery failure issues and provides justification for the…
Integrating Sphere Measurement Part III: Equipment
This Technical Note is Part III in a three-part series examining the proper maintenance and use of integrating sphere light measurement systems. This third Note focuses on low-cost equipment that…
Lux & Lumens: Light Measurement Metrics
This Technical Note discusses issues related to the development of a consumer friendly light output metric. Reporting this information in a way that end users understand benefits the market by…
Light Emitting Diode (LED) Lighting Basics
This Technical Note reviews important photometric terms and concepts. It addresses common misconceptions in lighting and is intended to give retailers, distributors and consumers a basic understanding of information included…
LED Lights and Eye Safety
This Eco Design Note examines safety issues related to LED lights and the consumers who use them. Specifically, it explores three basic questions: Can off grid LED lights be too…