Outdoor LED lighting is one of the most regulated product categories for EU import. CE marking, EMC testing, IP ratings, RoHS compliance, and ErP efficiency requirements all apply — and most Chinese manufacturers get at least one wrong.
LED garden lighting is electrically powered and installed outdoors — which means it sits at the intersection of electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility, environmental law, and energy efficiency. A single missing document at customs can hold an entire container.
Every garden lighting report is built around the six regulatory requirements above — not a generic product safety checklist. We verify the documents, not just that documents exist.
We verify that the CE technical file covers LVD, EMC, and ErP — and that it's held by the EU-based importer, as required.
We check that EMC test reports reference the correct EN 55015 standard, the specific product model, and an ISO 17025-accredited laboratory.
We check whether the claimed IP rating is backed by an independent IEC 60529 test report — or is simply a self-declaration.
Product-specific RoHS test reports, verified against the restricted substances list — not component-level declarations that don't cover finished goods.
Assessment of whether the product meets EU energy label requirements and minimum efficacy thresholds under Regulation EU 2019/2020.
36-month scan of the Safety Gate for the supplier name, city of origin, and LED/lighting product category alerts.
A single compliance score for each shortlisted supplier, based on documentation quality, test report validity, and audit history.
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This is the practical compliance framework for LED garden lighting imported from China — the directives and regulations you'll encounter at customs and at market surveillance.
| Regulation / Directive | Applies to | Key requirement | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Voltage Directive — 2014/35/EU | All mains-powered outdoor lighting | CE marking; technical file; EN 60598 (luminaires) compliance; EU importer holds technical file | In force |
| EMC Directive — 2014/30/EU | All LED drivers and luminaires | EN 55015 test by accredited lab; Declaration of Conformity; interference and immunity tested | In force |
| RoHS 2 — 2011/65/EU | All electrical/electronic lighting | Restricted substance limits for Pb, Hg, Cd, Cr VI, PBB, PBDE; product-specific test reports | In force |
| Ecodesign Regulation — EU 2019/2020 | All light sources placed on EU market | Minimum luminous efficacy requirements; product information requirements; energy label at point of sale | In force Sep 2021 |
| GPSR — EU 2023/988 | All consumer lighting products | EU Responsible Person named on product; risk assessment documented; incident reporting process | In force Dec 2024 |
| Battery Regulation — EU 2023/1542 | Solar garden lights with batteries | Battery labelling (capacity, chemistry, recycled content); collection and take-back obligations | Phase-in 2024–2027 |
| WEEE Directive — 2012/19/EU | All electrical garden lighting | Producer registration in each EU member state; take-back and recycling contributions; WEEE symbol on product | In force |
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