Mexico Approves Safety Requirements and Test Methods for Lamp Controllers

On February 11, 2018, a new Standard NOM-058-SCFI-2017 on Safety Requirements and Test Methods for Lamp Controllers came into force.

The Mexican Standard aims to reduce risks and protect people and/or property from a damage caused by the malfunction or failure of lamp controllers.

It is applicable to controllers of lamplight sources used for general lighting purposes, including indoor, outdoor, and street lighting.

The standard covers requirements for the specifications of lamp controllers, prescribes methods of testing that should be used, and describes markings requirements that should be placed on the product.

Information has been prepared by the GMA Consult Group team.