NATIONAL REGULATOR FOR COMPULSORY SPECIFICATIONS ACT(Act No. 5 of 2008), AS AMENDED THROUGH LEGAL METROLOGY ACT (ActNo. 9 of 2014)COMPULSORY SPECIFICATION FOR SAFETY REQUIREMENTS OF GENERALSERVICE LAMPS (GSLs) - VC 9110
I, Ebrahim Patel, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, hereby under section13(4)(a) of the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications Act, 2008 (Act 5 of2008), and, on the recommendation of the National Regulator for CompulsorySpecifications (NRCS), publish the proposal to declare the compulsory specificationset out in the attached schedule, as a compulsory specification for the safetyperformance of general service lamps.Any person, who wishes to comment on this proposal to declare the CompulsorySpecification concerned, shall submit their comments, in writing, to the Chief ExecutiveOfficer, National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications, Private Bag X 25, Brooklyn,0075, on or before the date two (2) months after the publication of this notice.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRADE, INDUSTRY AND COMPETITION 
NO. 159 1 March 2021Government  notices  • G oewermentskennisGewinGs
SCHEDULE
VC 9110 - COMPULSORY SPECIFICATION FOR SAFETY REQUIREMENTS OFGENERAL SERVICE LAMPS (GSLs)
1SCOPEThis compulsory specification covers the safety requirements for general lightingdirectional and non -directional lamps of all shapes and finishes; using incandescent,halogen, fluorescent, light emitting diode (LED), and other light source technologies(not including high- intensity discharge lamps) with consideration of the standardsreferenced in clause 3 of this compulsory specification.
2DEFINITIONS
2.1For the purposes of this document, the definitions in standards referred insection 4 of this compulsory specification, shall apply
2.2In addition, the following definitions shall apply:
2.2.1applicant: the manufacturer or importer seeking approval for GSL(s). Theapplicant shall be an existing legal entity within the Republic of South Africa.2.2.2 approval: confirmation by the NRCS that a particular GSL(s) satisfies therequirements of this compulsory specification.2.2.3 arithmetical mean: the average of a set of numerical values, calculated byadding them together and dividing by the number of terms in the set.2.2.4 declaration report: a report that isissued by an accredited conformityassessment body, indicating the equivalence of standards.2.2.5 directional lamp (DL): a lamp which has a beam angle (as defined in IEC61341:1994 and measured in accordance with CIE S025:2015) of no more than90 degrees in at least one plane and that being in at least one plane for anasymmetric beam lamp. These lamps are also known as reflector lamps andare commonly installed in recessed cans or track lighting.
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2.2.6 family: a group of lamps, luminaires, light modules or drivers with the samebrand name that has essentially identical: (1) physical characteristics andconstruction, (2) system design and performance, and (3) quality and safetycharacteristics. Any variation within a family of models shall have little or noeffect on the efficacy and performance of those models.2.2.7 fluorescence or fluorescent light source (FL): the phenomenon or a lightsource using an electric gas discharge of the low- pressure mercury type inwhich most of the light is emitted by one or more layers of phosphors excitedby the ultraviolet radiation from the discharge. Fluorescent light sources mayhave one ('single- capped') or two ('double- capped') connections ('caps') to theirelectricity supply. For the purposes of this Regulation, magnetic induction lightsources are also considered as fluorescent light sources.
2.2.8 gas discharge: a phenomenon where light is produced, directly or indirectly,by an electric discharge through a gas, plasma, metal vapour or mixture ofgases and vapours.
2.2.9 general service lamp (GSL): includes a light source that meets therequirements of section 1.1 of VC 9108.
2.2.10 halogen lamp: gas -filled lamp containing halogens or halogen compounds,the filament being of tungsten.
2.2.11high -intensity discharge: `high intensity discharge' (HID) means an electricgas discharge in which the light- producing arc is stabilised by wall temperatureand the arc chamber has a bulb wall loading in excess of 3 Watts per squarecentimetre. 'Gas discharge' means a phenomenon where light is produced,directly or indirectly, by an electric discharge through a gas, plasma, metalvapour or mixture of gases and vapours. For the purpose of this Regulation,HID light sources are limited to metal halide, high -pressure sodium andmercury vapour types.
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2.2.12 incandescence: emission of optical radiation by the process of thermalradiation. In light sources incandescence is typically produced by the passageof an electric current through a threadlike resistive conductor lament') whichcreates heat.
2.2.13 lamp: a light source made in order to produce an optical radiation, usuallyvisible. Note: The term "lamps" is often referred to as a globe, bulb or lightbulb.2.2.14 lamp cap: that part of a lamp which provides connection to the electricalsupply by means of a lampholder or lamp connector and, in most cases, alsoserves to retain the lamp in the lampholder.
Note 1: The term base is also used in both the United Kingdom and the US to denotean integral part of a lamp envelope which has been so shaped that it fulfils the functionof a cap. It may engage either a holder or a connector, depending on other designfeatures of the lamp- and holder system.
Note 2: The cap of a lamp and its corresponding holder are generally identified byone or more letters followed by a number which indicates approximately the principaldimension (generally the diameter) of the cap in millimeters.
2.2.15light emitting diode (LED): a technology in which light is produced from asolid state device embodying a p -n junction of inorganic material or organicmaterial. This latter case is also known as `organic light emitting diode'(OLED). In both cases the junction emits optical radiation when excited by anelectric current.2.2.16 luminaire: an apparatus which distributes, filters or transforms the lighttransmitted from one or more lamps and which includes, except the lampsthemselves, all the parts necessary for fixing and protecting the lamps and,where necessary, circuit auxiliaries together with the means for connectingthem to the electric supply
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2.2.17 model: refers to all the units in a product line from the same manufacturer,sold under the same brand name, and which are identical except for a serialnumber or other identifying mark. Any variation within a product line of modelsshall have no effect on the efficacy and performance of those models and shallonly be due to natural manufacturing variation observed within otherwiseidentical units.
2.2.18 non -directional lamp (NDL): a general service lamp that is not a directionallamp.
2.2.19 NRCS: National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications as established bythe National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications Act, 2008 (Act No. 5 of2008).2.2.20 proof of approval: a Letter of Authority (LoA) issued by the NRCS, whichconfirms that a particular GSL(s) satisfies the requirements of this compulsoryspecification.
2.2.21valid test report: a copy of an original test report.
3.GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
3.1The applicant shall ensure that each model of GSL(s) has been approved andsuccessfully registered by the NRCS before offering it for sale, or import, orsupply in accordance with the requirements of Annex A.3.2The applicant shall inform the NRCS of any change in design or materialsaffecting any mandatory requirement in terms of this compulsory specification. Inthe event of such change(s) the NRCS may, at its discretion, demand that theapplicant submits a new application for approval.
3.3The applicant shall, on request, provide the NRCS, within five (5) working days,with satisfactory proof of compliance in respect of any model of GSL(s) includedin the scope of this compulsory specification.
3.4Failure to provide such proof shall constitute reasonable grounds for suspicionof non -compliance with the requirements of this compulsory specification
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3.5All GSL(s) shall comply with the requirements of this compulsory specificationwith respect to safety as set out in Section 4
Photobiological risk group (blue light For the blue light hazard: RGO or RG1 are allowed.and UV hazard) If an LED uses a UV -based LED chip, then it must meet UV RGOand RG1. The risk group (RG) is assessed at 200 mm from thelamp using the general methodology of IEC 62471 and theparticular prescriptions of IEC TR 62778.
Safety specifications for all non -LED GSLs that are currently regulated will continueto apply:
4.1Tungsten filament lamps shall comply with the requirements of SANS 60432 -1,Tungsten filament lamps for domestic and similar general lighting purposes -Safety specifications.
4.2Tungsten halogen lamps shall comply with the requirements of SANS 60432 -2,tungsten halogen lamps for domestic and similar general lighting purposes -safety specification or SANS 60432 -3, tungsten halogen lamps (non- vehicle)-Safety specification.4.3Single- capped fluorescent lamps shall comply with the safety requirements ofSANS 61199, Single -capped fluorescent lamps safety specifications or SANS60968, Self -ballasted lamps for general lighting services - Safety requirements.4.4Self- ballasted LED -lamps shall comply with the safety requirements of SANS62560, Self -ballasted LED -lamps for general lighting services by voltage > 50 V- Safety specification.
4.5Semi -integrated LED -lamps shall comply with the safety requirements ofSANS 62838, LEDsi -lamps for general lighting services with supply voltages notexceeding > 50 V a.c .r.m.s or 120 V ripple free d.c.- Safety specification.
4.6All GSLs shall comply with the photobiological risk requirements in Table 1:
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5.EQUIVALENCE OF STANDARDS
5.1Standards issued by different standardization bodies such as ISO and EN, willonly be accepted ifit is proven, in the form of a declaration report from anaccredited conformity assessment body, that they are technically equivalent tothe relevant South African National Standard or other relevant standard asprovided in Section 4.
5.2The applicant shall be responsible for obtaining such a declaration report. Proofof conformity with such a standard shall be accepted as conformity with thecorresponding South African National Standard or other relevant standard asprovided in Section 4.
6.CONFORMITY TO NEW EDITIONS OF REFERENCED STANDARDS
6.1For the purposes of this compulsory specification, a new edition of a referencedstandard shall become effective twelve (12) months from the date of publicationas a South African National Standard.6.2 New products, or products resubmitted for approval because of a change indesign or materials, shall in all cases be evaluated against the requirements ofthe latest edition of any referenced standard.6.3 When a new edition of a referenced standard is published, products originallyapproved in accordance with the previous edition of that standard may have theirapproval extended for up to five (5) years from the effective date of the newstandard, subject to the requirements of Annex A, unless declared otherwise bythe Minister.
7.EVIDENCE OF CONFORMITY TO REQUIREMENTSWith respect to the safety requirements (section 3), a valid test report issued by anappropriately accredited and internationally recognized body being a member of anIAF /ILAC /IECEE mutual recognition scheme inaccordance with the NRCS'sconformity assessment policy, shall be submitted to the NRCS as proof of conformitywith the safety requirements of this compulsory specification.
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phases:a) Phase 1:Twelve (12) months after the publication of the final notice for duration of three (3)years. Products that are already in the market and approved by the NRCS for safetyrequirements are to comply with this compulsory specification twelve (12) months afterthe publication of the final notice.b) Phase 2:
Thirty -six (36) months after the publication of the final notice. Products that are alreadyin the market and approved by the NRCS for safety requirements are to comply withthis compulsory specification thirty -six (36) months after the publication of the finalnotice.
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Al.APPLICATION FOR APPROVALAn application for approval of each model of GSL (or family of GSL) intended for saleshall include A.1.1 to A.1.5 inclusive:
A1.1Details of the model(s) of GSL(s) for which approval is sought and thestandard(s) to which it is claimed to conform;
A1.2Details of the manufacturing plant(s) in which the GSL model is produced;
A1.3Identification markings and other information appearing on the product;
A1.4Any reasonable additional information in order to clarify the above that maybe requested by the NRCS.
A1.5For new applications:a) Proof of conformity as described in Section 6 of this compulsoryspecification, withallthe safety requirements of this compulsoryspecification set out in Section 3.2, issued less than 36 months beforethe date of submission to the NRCS;b) Declaration that all submitted information relates to the model of GSLdetailed in this application for safety approval
A1.6For renew applications: Three (3) months prior to expiry of the Letter ofAuthority (LOA), an application for a new LOA may be granted, providedthat a declaration that all the current conditions of the product safetycertification are met for the model of GSL detailed in this application forsafety approval.
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A2.APPROVAL
A2.1The NRCS shall assess the evidence of conformity supplied by theapplicant and shall decide to grant approval or not, at its sole discretion.
A2.2The NRCS shall assign a unique number to each approval
A2.3The NRCS shall issue a Letter of Authority (LOA) certificate for eachsuccessful application, to the applicant, when all the requirements havebeen met.
A2.4The approval granted with respect to each model of GSL that is pursuantto this compulsory specification may be withdrawn at any time, after themanufacturer has been notified in writing, if the requirements have not beenmet or maintained
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