Portable Lighting Testing and Certification

Bring New Designs to Market Faster for Portable Lighting

Found in every home and office today, consumers of portable lighting look for not only innovative lighting design, but also energy efficiency and safety.

As the demand for energy efficiency increases, manufacturers of portable lighting are utilizing high efficiency sources like CFLs and LEDs combined with dimmers and power limiters to remain competitive. Manufacturers must also ensure that their products will avoid possible hazards including fire, electrical shock, and product failure. Intertek provides you with the testing and certification needed to prevent these hazardous situations and comply with industry safety and performance standards.

What are different types of Portable Lighting?

Category / Purpose	Type	Typical Use / Applications
Handheld / Personal Lighting	Flashlights	Everyday use, camping, emergency kits
	Headlamps	Hands-free work, hiking, running
	Penlights	Medical, inspections, close-up tasks
Lanterns / Area Lighting	Battery Lanterns	Camping, power outages
	Rechargeable / USB Lanterns	Indoor/outdoor lighting, camping
	Fuel Lanterns (Kerosene, Propane)	Outdoor recreation, survival scenarios
Work / Task Lighting	LED Work Lights	Construction, garages, workshops
	Clamp / Magnetic Lights	Hands-free work, automotive or machinery tasks
	Floodlights / Area Lights	Large work areas, construction sites
Spotlights / Beacons	Handheld Spotlights / Searchlights	Search & rescue, security, outdoor events
Decorative / Event Lighting	String Lights	Parties, outdoor events, temporary décor
Decorative / Event Lighting	Decorative LED Lights	Ambiance lighting, indoor/outdoor decoration
Emergency / Safety Lighting	LED Flares / Roadside Beacons	Roadside emergencies, hazard signaling
Emergency / Safety Lighting	Solar-Powered Safety Lights	Emergency preparedness, outdoor safety
Specialized Lighting	Inspection / Flexible Lights	Machinery, tight spaces, detailed inspections
	Camping / Hiking Lights	Outdoor adventures, backpacking
	Diving / Underwater Lights	Diving, underwater work or exploration