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China-to-Thailand LED Luminaire Compliance Gap Matrix
AI-compiled from official public sources — cross-checked by multiple AI models, not human-verified. Informational only; see disclaimer. Public-interest, source-linked comparison of common China LED luminaire documentation against Thailand requirements — mandatory TISI / TIS certification and the TIS mark (e.g. TIS 2780 LED lamp safety), EGAT Energy Label No.5 with DEDE MEPS, and NBTC type approval for smart lighting — versus Chinese GB / GB/T standards and CCC certification.
Dataset 2026-06-11
Last verified 2026-06-15
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GAP MATRIX
Compliance Gap Matrix
| Compliance item | Common China baseline | Thailand (TISI) | Gap / action | Source + verification date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Efficiency — EGAT Energy Label No.5 + DEDE MEPS for LED Lighting | China's equivalent is GB 30255-2019 (Energy efficiency requirements for LED room luminaires), defining three energy efficiency grades: Grade 1 (highest) ≥90 lm/W; Grade 2 ≥80 lm/W; Grade 3 ≥70 lm/W. Grade 3 is the minimum for China market entry. The China Energy Label (CEL) registration with CQC/CECP is mandatory for GB 30255-covered products and is administered by SAMR. The CEL grade is based on absolute lm/W thresholds and has no mutual recognition with Thailand's EGAT Energy Label No.5 or DEDE MEPS.GB 30255-2019 — Energy efficiency requirements for LED room luminaires (SAC/SAMR) China Energy Label (CEL) scheme — administered by SAMR/CQC/CECP |
Thailand promotes LED lighting efficiency through the EGAT (Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand) Energy Label No.5 scheme and the DEDE (Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency, Ministry of Energy) Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS). The Energy Label No.5 (and the No.5 three-star / five-star ranking tiers introduced to differentiate the most efficient products) signals high luminous efficacy (lm/W), and is widely expected by Thai retailers, government green-procurement, and consumers. Products are tested by EGAT-recognised laboratories against efficacy and performance criteria before the No.5 label may be displayed. DEDE MEPS set the floor efficiency below which covered lamp types should not be marketed. Where a specific LED lamp type is brought under a mandatory TIS energy standard, the efficiency requirement also becomes a TISI licensing condition — verify the current scope for the exact product type.EGAT Energy Label No.5 — voluntary high-efficiency labelling scheme for lighting (Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand) DEDE Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) — Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency, Ministry of Energy (Energy Conservation Promotion Act B.E. 2535) |
China's CEL grade does not transfer to Thailand's EGAT Energy Label No.5 or DEDE MEPS — they are separate schemes with no mutual recognition, different test laboratories, and different criteria. A product carrying a CN Grade 1/2 CEL must still be tested by an EGAT-recognised laboratory against the No.5 criteria before displaying the No.5 label, and must meet DEDE MEPS where the lamp type is covered. While the EGAT No.5 label itself is a voluntary marketing/green-procurement signal rather than a hard market-access barrier, in practice Thai distributors and government tenders often require it, so the commercial gap is real. Exporters should confirm whether the specific lamp type is also caught by a mandatory TIS energy or efficiency standard, in which case efficiency becomes a TISI licensing condition, not merely a label.[INFORMATIONAL] Thailand drives LED lighting efficiency through the EGAT Energy Label No.5 scheme and DEDE MEPS rather than an EU-style mandatory Ecodesign efficacy floor. A Chinese product's CEL grade does not carry over — it must be re-tested by an EGAT-recognised laboratory before the No.5 label may be shown, and must meet DEDE MEPS where covered. The No.5 label is largely a voluntary commercial/green-procurement requirement, but is often demanded by Thai distributors and tenders. Confirm whether the specific lamp type is also under a mandatory TIS energy standard, which would make efficiency a TISI licensing condition. | EGAT (Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand) — Energy Label No.5 programme2026-06-15 · reference |
| Performance and Labelling Disclosure — Thai Market Listing vs CN Energy Label | China's China Energy Label (CEL) under GB 30255-2019 is mandatory for LED room luminaires and is registered with CQC/CECP before being affixed; it shows Grade 1-3 based on absolute lm/W thresholds in Chinese. CN product marking follows GB 7000/GB 30255 with Chinese-language rated data (220 V, 50 Hz). There is no mutual recognition between the CN CEL and the Thai EGAT No.5 label, and CN Chinese-language packaging does not satisfy Thai-language labelling or importer-identification requirements.GB 30255-2019 — Energy efficiency requirements for LED room luminaires (SAC/SAMR) China Energy Label (CEL) scheme — administered by SAMR/CQC/CECP |
For LED lamps and luminaires marketed in Thailand, the key performance and labelling disclosures are: the EGAT Energy Label No.5 (showing efficacy and energy use, where the product qualifies and is enrolled), Thai-language product marking and rated data (input voltage 220-240 V / 230 V nominal, 50 Hz, power, luminous flux, colour temperature, rated life) per the applicable TIS standard, and the TIS mark itself for controlled products. Thai labelling and the importer/licence-holder identification must appear on packaging in the Thai language to satisfy Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) and TISI requirements. Performance claims (lumen output, lifetime, CRI) should be substantiated by test reports from a TISI-recognised laboratory; there is no single EU-style EEI A-G energy class — the No.5 label and star tiers are the principal consumer-facing efficiency signal.EGAT Energy Label No.5 — efficiency labelling and product enrolment (Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand) TISI product marking requirements under the applicable mandatory TIS standard (Thai-language label, rated data, TIS mark) Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) Thai-language labelling requirements |
Thai-market packaging and labelling differ materially from CN packaging: (1) packaging must carry Thai-language product information, rated data, and the in-country importer/licence-holder identity (a TISI and OCPB requirement) — Chinese-only labels are non-compliant; (2) the EGAT Energy Label No.5 is a separate enrolment from the CN CEL and is not granted on the basis of a CN CEL grade; (3) rated voltage must reflect Thailand's 230 V / 50 Hz grid (China uses 220 V), so the marked rating and design verification should cover the 220-240 V range; (4) performance claims must be backed by TISI-recognised laboratory reports rather than CN CNAS reports. The exporter must produce a Thailand-specific label artwork and substantiation package distinct from the CN CEL artwork.[INFORMATIONAL] Thai-market LED labelling requires Thai-language product information, rated data for the 230 V / 50 Hz grid, importer/licence-holder identification, and the TIS mark for controlled products, plus an optional but commercially-expected EGAT Energy Label No.5 enrolment. The Chinese CEL grade and Chinese-language packaging do not satisfy Thai requirements and there is no mutual recognition. Exporters must prepare a distinct Thailand label artwork and substantiate performance claims with TISI-recognised laboratory reports. | TISI (Thai Industrial Standards Institute), Ministry of Industry2026-06-15 · reference |
| EMC / Radio Disturbance for Lighting Equipment (TIS / CISPR 15 basis) | China's equivalent is GB 17743-2017 (Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of electrical lighting and similar equipment), technically aligned with CISPR 15. For luminaires sold in China, GB 17743 compliance is required as part of CCC certification (which covers safety and EMC for relevant categories). Testing is conducted at CNAS/CMA-accredited laboratories in China. Chinese CCC EMC test reports are not automatically accepted for Thai TIS licensing — TISI generally requires testing by a TISI-recognised laboratory or under an accepted MRA pathway.GB 17743-2017 — Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of electrical lighting and similar equipment (SAC/SAMR, aligned with CISPR 15) | Electromagnetic disturbance from lighting equipment in Thailand is addressed primarily through TISI's adoption of CISPR 15-based requirements (limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of electrical lighting and similar equipment) and through the safety-standard framework for controlled lighting products. Thailand has historically applied EMC expectations through the relevant TIS standards and, for any product placed under mandatory TIS certification, conformity is assessed by a TISI-recognised laboratory. For wireless/smart luminaires, EMC of the radio part is handled by NBTC type approval (see ledth-emc-02). Exporters should confirm the exact TIS number and edition in force for lighting EMC, as TISI periodically updates its adopted standards to track current CISPR 15 editions.TIS standards for lighting EMC adopting CISPR 15 (radio disturbance characteristics of electrical lighting and similar equipment) — TISI, Ministry of Industry TISI conformity assessment via recognised laboratory for controlled lighting products |
Thai lighting EMC requirements and CN GB 17743 share the same CISPR 15 technical base, so the underlying emission limits are broadly harmonised. The principal gaps are procedural and jurisdictional: (1) CN CCC/CNAS EMC test reports are not automatically accepted for Thai TIS licensing — TISI typically requires testing by a TISI-recognised laboratory or under an accepted mutual-recognition pathway; (2) the conformity assessment is tied to a TISI licence held by an in-country importer or manufacturer, not to a self-declaration; (3) the exact adopted TIS number/edition for lighting EMC must be confirmed against TISI's current list, since CISPR 15 editions evolve; (4) any wireless function shifts the radio-emission assessment to NBTC type approval. Exporters should plan for Thailand-specific testing and a TISI licence rather than reusing the CN CCC EMC file.[INFORMATIONAL] Lighting EMC in Thailand is addressed through TISI's CISPR 15-based requirements and assessed under the TIS licence by a TISI-recognised laboratory. Emission limits are broadly harmonised with CN GB 17743 (both CISPR 15-derived), but Chinese CCC/CNAS EMC reports are not automatically accepted for TIS licensing, and the radio part of any smart luminaire shifts to NBTC type approval. Confirm the exact TIS number and edition in force for lighting EMC against TISI's current list. | TISI (Thai Industrial Standards Institute), Ministry of Industry2026-06-15 · reference |
| NBTC Type Approval for Wireless / Smart LED Luminaires | In China, wireless-enabled luminaires (smart LED with Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) require SRRC (State Radio Regulation Commission) type approval, which assesses the radio module against China's radio technical standards. CCC certification covers the product safety and EMC, while SRRC covers the radio part. Chinese SRRC approval is China-specific and is not recognised by Thailand's NBTC — a separate NBTC type approval is required for the Thai market.SRRC type approval — required for wireless-enabled luminaires in China (State Radio Regulation Commission) CNCA-C10-01 — CCC certification rules for luminaires (covers product safety/EMC, not the radio part) |
LED luminaires with built-in wireless functionality (e.g. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee smart lighting) require type approval / certification from the NBTC (National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission of Thailand) before being imported, distributed, or sold. NBTC governs radio equipment and assesses the radio module against its technical standards (covering radio emissions, frequency use, and EMC of the radio part). The process is separate from, and in addition to, TISI's mandatory TIS safety certification for the luminaire. An importer typically files the NBTC application; certain radio equipment classes require an NBTC import licence and the NBTC mark. Frequency bands and power limits must conform to the Thai national frequency plan.NBTC type approval / equipment certification for radio and telecommunications equipment (National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission, Thailand) Thai national frequency allocation plan and NBTC technical standards for short-range / wireless devices |
A smart/wireless LED luminaire that holds Chinese SRRC approval still requires a fresh NBTC type approval for Thailand — there is no mutual recognition between SRRC and NBTC. Key gaps: (1) NBTC application is filed for the Thai market, typically by the importer, and may require an import licence and the NBTC mark; (2) frequency bands and transmit power must conform to the Thai national frequency plan, which can differ from China's allocation, so a module compliant in China may need re-verification or re-configuration; (3) NBTC certification is in addition to TISI's TIS safety certification — both are required for a smart luminaire; (4) Thai documentation and a local responsible entity are needed. Exporters should treat NBTC as a distinct, parallel approval track and budget time for it alongside the TIS licence.[INFORMATIONAL] LED luminaires with wireless/smart functions require NBTC type approval in Thailand before import or sale, separate from and additional to TISI's TIS safety certification. Chinese SRRC approval is not recognised by NBTC — a fresh Thai approval is required, with frequency bands and transmit power conforming to the Thai national frequency plan. Exporters should plan NBTC as a parallel track to the TIS licence, filed in-country, typically by the importer. | NBTC (National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission), Thailand2026-06-15 · reference |
| Photobiological Safety — Blue Light Hazard within the TIS Safety Standard (IEC 62471 basis) | China has adopted GB/T 20145-2006 (Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems), technically equivalent to IEC 62471:2006. GB/T 20145 is a recommended standard (T = tuijian, recommended) and is not universally mandatory for all LED luminaires in the Chinese market; some photobiological-safety requirements are also reflected within GB 7000-series and lamp safety standards used for CCC. Enforcement is less prescriptive for residential luminaires than where photobiological clauses are embedded directly in a mandatory Thai TIS lamp safety standard.GB/T 20145-2006 — Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems (SAC/SAMR — recommended standard, equivalent to IEC 62471:2006) | In Thailand, photobiological safety (blue light hazard) for LED lamps is addressed through the IEC 62471-based photobiological-safety provisions embedded in the applicable mandatory TIS lamp safety standard (such as the LED self-ballasted lamp safety standard, e.g. the TIS standard adopting IEC 62560 / IEC 62471 content), rather than through a standalone consumer label like the EU blue light hazard class. The TIS safety standard requires the lamp to fall within an acceptable photobiological risk group (commonly RG0 / RG1 / RG2 under the IEC 62471 framework), with risk groups above the permitted level requiring marking, warnings, or being non-compliant for general consumer use. Assessment is part of the TISI conformity evaluation conducted by a TISI-recognised laboratory. Confirm the exact TIS standard number and edition, and its photobiological clauses, for the specific lamp type.Mandatory TIS lamp safety standard with embedded IEC 62471-based photobiological safety provisions (TISI, Ministry of Industry) IEC 62471 — Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems (risk group classification, as referenced by the TIS standard) |
Both Thailand and China derive photobiological risk classification from the IEC 62471 framework, so the technical method is shared. The gaps are: (1) in Thailand the photobiological provisions are embedded in the mandatory TIS lamp safety standard and assessed under the TIS licence, whereas CN GB/T 20145 is recommended-only and not routinely enforced for residential lamps; (2) CN CCC test reports are not automatically accepted for the Thai TIS evaluation — photobiological evidence should come from a TISI-recognised laboratory or an accepted pathway; (3) a product that was never formally risk-group assessed for the CN market will need that assessment documented for the TIS licence; (4) lamps exceeding the permitted risk group require marking/warnings or may be ineligible for general consumer sale in Thailand. Exporters should obtain or refresh an IEC 62471 risk-group assessment acceptable to TISI rather than relying on CN documentation.[INFORMATIONAL] In Thailand, blue light hazard is handled through the IEC 62471-based photobiological provisions embedded in the mandatory TIS lamp safety standard and assessed under the TIS licence, not through a standalone EU-style label. The technical method is shared with China's GB/T 20145, but CN recommended-standard or CCC documentation is not automatically accepted — exporters should secure a risk-group assessment acceptable to TISI. Lamps exceeding the permitted risk group require marking/warnings. Confirm the exact TIS standard number, edition, and photobiological clauses for the specific lamp type. | TISI (Thai Industrial Standards Institute), Ministry of Industry2026-06-15 · reference |
| Risk-Group Marking and Consumer Warnings vs CN Practice | China's GB/T 20145-2006 (equivalent to IEC 62471:2006) provides the risk-group framework but is a recommended standard, so risk-group marking and consumer warnings are not universally enforced for residential LED lamps in the CN market. CCC-related lamp safety standards may capture certain photobiological aspects, but there is no Chinese requirement to display a consumer-facing blue light class equivalent to a marketing label. CN-market packaging is in Chinese and would not satisfy Thai-language warning and marking expectations.GB/T 20145-2006 — Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems (SAC/SAMR — recommended standard; risk-group marking not universally enforced) | Where a TIS-certified LED lamp falls into a higher photobiological risk group (typically RG2 or above under the IEC 62471 framework adopted by the TIS standard), the product must carry the appropriate marking and consumer warnings, and certain risk groups are not acceptable for unrestricted general-lighting consumer use. Thailand does not require a separate EU-style blue light hazard class on the energy/consumer label, but the risk-group outcome is part of the TIS safety conformity and the product marking. Any required warning text and symbols must be presented in a way intelligible to Thai consumers (Thai language) alongside the TIS mark and importer/licence-holder identification.Mandatory TIS lamp safety standard — risk-group marking and warning requirements (TISI, Ministry of Industry) IEC 62471 risk group framework as referenced by the TIS standard |
The gap is one of enforcement and presentation rather than technical method. In Thailand the risk-group outcome feeds directly into mandatory TIS marking and consumer warnings, and higher risk groups can restrict or bar general consumer sale; in China GB/T 20145 is recommended-only and risk-group marking is not routinely required for residential lamps. For the Thai market the exporter must: (1) ensure the risk-group assessment is documented under the TIS evaluation; (2) add any required warning markings/symbols and present them in Thai; (3) confirm the product's risk group is acceptable for its intended consumer use. CN-market documentation and Chinese-language packaging do not satisfy these Thai marking and warning requirements and must be redone for Thailand.[INFORMATIONAL] Thailand handles photobiological risk-group marking and consumer warnings inside the mandatory TIS lamp safety standard rather than as a standalone label; higher risk groups can restrict general consumer sale and require Thai-language warnings alongside the TIS mark. China's GB/T 20145 risk-group marking is recommended-only and not routinely enforced for residential lamps, and Chinese-language packaging does not satisfy Thai requirements. Exporters must document the risk-group assessment under the TIS evaluation and produce Thai-language marking and warnings. | TISI (Thai Industrial Standards Institute), Ministry of Industry2026-06-15 · reference |
| Restricted Substances — No Horizontal RoHS in Thailand vs CN GB/T 26572 | China's equivalent is GB/T 26572-2011 (Requirements for concentration limits for certain restricted substances in electrical and electronic products), covering the 6 original RoHS substances (Pb, Hg, Cd, Cr(VI), PBB, PBDE) with the same concentration thresholds as EU RoHS. China RoHS 2 (Management Measures, with SJ/T 11364-2014) requires a hazardous-substance disclosure label (orange for above threshold, green for below) on EEE sold in China. The 4 EU phthalates (DEHP, BBP, DBP, DIBP) are not in the CN mandatory restricted list under GB/T 26572 as of 2026.GB/T 26572-2011 — Requirements for concentration limits for certain restricted substances in EEE (SAC/SAMR — covers original 6 substances) SJ/T 11364-2014 — Marking for the restricted use of hazardous substances in electronic and electrical products (China RoHS 2 disclosure label) |
Thailand does not, as of 2026, have a single horizontal RoHS-type law restricting hazardous substances across all electrical and electronic equipment in the same binding way as EU RoHS or China RoHS. There is no general mandatory 'RoHS mark' requirement for LED luminaires under Thai law. Instead, restricted-substance expectations reach products indirectly: through any substance limits embedded in a specific mandatory TIS standard for the product, through hazardous-substance controls under the Hazardous Substance Act B.E. 2535 (administered across agencies including the Department of Industrial Works), and through customer/B2B contractual RoHS requirements common in export supply chains. A long-discussed Thai WEEE/RoHS-style law (a draft 'Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment' bill) has been under development but, as of 2026, exporters should verify whether any such law has been enacted and what substance restrictions it imposes.No horizontal RoHS law in force in Thailand as of 2026 (verify status of any draft WEEE/RoHS-style legislation) Hazardous Substance Act B.E. 2535 (1992) — Thailand framework for controlling hazardous substances (multi-agency) Substance limits within specific mandatory TIS standards (where applicable) and customer/B2B contractual RoHS requirements |
The honest position is that Thailand imposes no horizontal RoHS market-access barrier comparable to China RoHS or EU RoHS, so a CN product carrying China RoHS disclosure marking faces no equivalent statutory substance bar at the Thai border as of 2026. However, the gap is the absence of a clear, fixed target: (1) substance limits may still apply through specific TIS standards or the Hazardous Substance Act, which must be checked per product; (2) Thai or international buyers frequently impose contractual RoHS (often EU-RoHS-equivalent, including the 4 phthalates) regardless of Thai law, so commercial RoHS may be stricter than CN RoHS; (3) any enacted Thai WEEE/RoHS bill could introduce new restrictions and labelling — its status must be verified at the time of export; (4) the CN orange/green disclosure label is not a Thai requirement and is not recognised. Exporters should not assume Thai market entry waives RoHS testing — they should map both Thai legal requirements and buyer contractual requirements.[INFORMATIONAL] Thailand has no horizontal RoHS law in force as of 2026, so there is no general statutory restricted-substance bar or RoHS mark for LED luminaires — but this is not a blanket exemption. Substance limits can reach the product via specific TIS standards or the Hazardous Substance Act B.E. 2535, buyers frequently impose contractual RoHS that may exceed China RoHS (including the 4 phthalates), and a draft Thai WEEE/RoHS-style law could change the position. The Chinese orange/green disclosure label is not a Thai requirement. Verify the current legal status and map buyer requirements before assuming no RoHS obligation. | Department of Industrial Works (DIW), Ministry of Industry, Thailand — Hazardous Substance Act administration2026-06-15 · reference |
| Hazardous Substances and WEEE / E-Waste Handling (Hazardous Substance Act; draft WEEE law) | China combines GB/T 26572-2011 (substance concentration limits) and China RoHS 2 (SJ/T 11364-2014 disclosure marking) for restricted substances, and manages e-waste through the WEEE-style Regulation on the Administration of the Recovery and Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Products (State Council Order No. 551) and the EPR-style fund mechanism. CN producers of covered EEE pay into a waste-treatment fund. These CN e-waste and substance frameworks are domestic and do not satisfy Thai hazardous-substance or any future Thai WEEE obligations.Regulation on the Administration of the Recovery and Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Products (State Council Order No. 551) — China WEEE framework GB/T 26572-2011 + SJ/T 11364-2014 — China RoHS substance limits and disclosure marking |
Thailand controls hazardous substances primarily through the Hazardous Substance Act B.E. 2535 (1992), administered by several agencies (including the Department of Industrial Works and, for certain substances, other ministries), which classifies and controls listed hazardous substances in import, production, possession, and disposal. End-of-life electrical and electronic equipment (e-waste) is managed under hazardous-waste and factory/industrial-waste regulations, and Thailand has restricted imports of certain e-waste/used electronics. A dedicated WEEE-style 'Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment' law has been under development for several years to formalise producer responsibility and e-waste collection; its enactment status and any extended-producer-responsibility (EPR) obligations must be verified at the time of export. For LED luminaires, exporters should ensure no banned hazardous substances are present above any applicable Thai limit and that mercury (relevant to some lamp types, and to Thailand's Minamata Convention obligations) is addressed.Hazardous Substance Act B.E. 2535 (1992) — classification and control of hazardous substances (Thailand, multi-agency) Thai hazardous-waste / industrial-waste and e-waste import controls; draft WEEE 'Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment' law (verify enactment status and any EPR obligations) Minamata Convention on Mercury obligations (relevant to mercury-containing lamp types) |
China has an operating WEEE/EPR fund framework; Thailand's dedicated WEEE law remains in draft as of 2026, so the obligations differ in kind. The gaps for a Chinese exporter are: (1) Thai hazardous-substance compliance runs through the Hazardous Substance Act and product-specific limits rather than a single RoHS-style list, so substance screening must be mapped to Thai-listed substances and any applicable TIS limits; (2) mercury handling must reflect Thailand's Minamata Convention obligations for relevant lamp types; (3) Thai e-waste/used-electronics import controls may affect returns, samples, or refurbished goods; (4) if a Thai WEEE/EPR law is enacted, importers/producers may face new registration, take-back, or fee obligations — status must be verified. CN's WEEE fund participation does not transfer to Thailand. Exporters should treat Thai hazardous-substance and e-waste compliance as a separate, evolving workstream from CN RoHS/WEEE.[INFORMATIONAL] Thailand controls hazardous substances through the Hazardous Substance Act B.E. 2535 and manages e-waste through hazardous/industrial-waste rules, with a dedicated WEEE/EPR law still in draft as of 2026. Unlike China's operating WEEE fund, Thai obligations are framework- and product-specific, so exporters must screen substances against Thai-listed substances and applicable TIS limits, address mercury under Minamata obligations for relevant lamp types, and verify whether any Thai WEEE/EPR law has been enacted. China's WEEE/RoHS participation does not transfer to Thailand. | Department of Industrial Works (DIW), Ministry of Industry, Thailand2026-06-15 · reference |
| TIS Certification Process and Licence vs CCC / CQC | In China, the primary mandatory certification for luminaires in the residential market is CCC (China Compulsory Certification), administered by CNCA and certified by CNCA-authorized bodies (e.g. CQC — China Quality Certification Centre). CCC requires third-party certification, factory inspection, and ongoing surveillance. CQC voluntary certification covers products outside mandatory CCC. For wireless-enabled luminaires, SRRC type approval is additionally required. CCC certification and CN test reports are domestic and are not recognised by TISI for the Thai TIS licence.CNCA-C10-01 — CCC certification rules for luminaires (CNCA/CQC) SRRC type approval — required for wireless-enabled luminaires in China |
Market access for controlled LED luminaires in Thailand runs through TISI mandatory TIS certification: (1) the product must conform to the applicable mandatory TIS standard (e.g. TIS 2780 for LED lamp safety) and be tested by a TISI-recognised laboratory; (2) a TIS licence is issued to and held by an in-country entity — a Thai-registered manufacturer or the importer — who is legally responsible for conformity; (3) the licensed product carries the TIS mark; (4) for imported goods, an import licence/permission tied to the TIS scheme is generally required before customs clearance and sale; (5) factory inspection and ongoing surveillance may apply. Unlike the EU self-declaration route, Thailand's mandatory TIS scheme is a third-party certification and licensing regime. The licence holder must be in Thailand — a foreign manufacturer cannot self-certify for the Thai market without an in-country licensee.Mandatory TIS certification and TIS mark under the Industrial Product Standards Act (TISI, Ministry of Industry) TIS 2780 — LED lamp safety standard (example of a mandatory TIS for LED products; confirm exact number and edition) TISI import licence/permission and factory inspection requirements for controlled products |
Both Thailand (mandatory TIS) and China (CCC) use third-party certification with factory inspection, so the model is more similar to each other than to the EU self-declaration route — but the schemes are mutually non-recognised. Key gaps: (1) a Thai TIS licence must be held by an in-country entity (Thai manufacturer or importer); a foreign manufacturer cannot self-certify — this requires appointing/relying on a Thai licensee, unlike CCC where the foreign manufacturer can be the certificate holder via a Chinese agent; (2) testing must be by a TISI-recognised laboratory; CN CNAS/CQC reports are not automatically accepted; (3) an import licence/permission tied to the TIS scheme is generally needed before customs clearance; (4) the TIS mark (not the CCC mark) must appear on product/packaging with Thai-language information; (5) for smart luminaires, NBTC approval is additionally required (see ledth-emc-02). Exporters must build the Thai certification and import pathway with a local licence holder rather than reusing the CCC file.[INFORMATIONAL] Thailand's mandatory TIS certification is a third-party licensing regime, closer in model to China's CCC than to EU self-declaration, but mutually non-recognised. A TIS licence must be held by an in-country Thai manufacturer or importer, testing must be by a TISI-recognised laboratory, the TIS mark and Thai-language information must appear on the product/packaging, and an import licence may be required before customs clearance. Chinese CCC/CQC certification and reports are not accepted for the TIS licence, and smart luminaires additionally need NBTC approval. Build the Thai certification and import pathway with a local licence holder. | TISI (Thai Industrial Standards Institute), Ministry of Industry2026-06-15 · reference |
| Electrical Safety — LED Lamp / Luminaire (Mandatory TIS, e.g. TIS 2780) | China's general luminaire safety standard is GB/T 7000.1-2023 (Luminaires — Part 1: General requirements and tests), replacing GB 7000.1-2015 from 1 January 2026; for self-ballasted LED lamps the relevant safety standard is GB 24906 / GB 16915-series and the IEC 62560-aligned requirements applied under CCC. CCC certification, administered by CNCA via CQC, covers safety broadly comparable to the IEC-based content, but the conformity assessment, marking (CCC mark), documentation language, and licensing are separate and non-mutual with the Thai TIS scheme. CN products are rated for 220 V / 50 Hz.GB/T 7000.1-2023 — Luminaires — Part 1: General requirements and tests (replaces GB 7000.1-2015 from 1 January 2026) GB 24906 / IEC 62560-aligned self-ballasted LED lamp safety requirements under CCC (CNCA/CQC) |
LED lamps and luminaires sold in Thailand that fall within a controlled-product list must comply with the applicable mandatory TIS safety standard and bear the TIS mark. For self-ballasted LED lamps, the relevant mandatory safety standard is commonly cited as TIS 2780 (LED lamp safety, adopting IEC 62560 content); luminaire-level safety follows TIS standards adopting the IEC 60598 series. The standard covers protection against electric shock, insulation and dielectric strength, creepage and clearance, thermal endurance, mechanical strength, and marking. Conformity is assessed by a TISI-recognised laboratory, and the product is covered by a TIS licence held by an in-country manufacturer or importer. Design must suit Thailand's 230 V / 50 Hz grid (220-240 V range; same 50 Hz as China, nominal voltage differs from China's 220 V). Confirm the exact TIS number and edition in force for the specific lamp/luminaire type.TIS 2780 — Self-ballasted LED lamp safety (mandatory TIS adopting IEC 62560; confirm exact number and edition) TIS standards adopting the IEC 60598 series — Luminaires general safety requirements (TISI, Ministry of Industry) |
Thai TIS lamp/luminaire safety and CN GB standards share an IEC base (IEC 62560 for self-ballasted lamps, IEC 60598 for luminaires), so the core technical content is broadly harmonised. The gaps are procedural and jurisdictional: (1) Thailand requires mandatory third-party TIS certification with the TIS mark and an in-country licence holder; CN CCC certification and the CCC mark are not recognised for the Thai TIS licence; (2) testing must be by a TISI-recognised laboratory — CN CNAS/CQC reports are not automatically accepted; (3) the product rating and design verification must cover Thailand's 230 V (220-240 V) grid rather than only China's 220 V; (4) marking and rated data must be presented in Thai with the importer/licence-holder identity; (5) an import licence tied to the TIS scheme may be required before customs clearance. Exporters must re-test and re-certify for the Thai TIS licence rather than reuse the CN CCC file, and confirm the exact mandatory TIS number/edition for the specific product.[INFORMATIONAL] LED lamps/luminaires that are controlled products in Thailand require mandatory TIS safety certification (e.g. TIS 2780 for self-ballasted LED lamps, IEC 62560-based) and the TIS mark, with testing by a TISI-recognised laboratory and a TIS licence held by an in-country manufacturer or importer. The technical content is broadly harmonised with CN GB standards via the shared IEC base, but Chinese CCC certification and CN test reports are not accepted for the TIS licence, and the design must suit Thailand's 230 V / 50 Hz grid. Confirm the exact mandatory TIS number and edition for the specific product. | TISI (Thai Industrial Standards Institute), Ministry of Industry2026-06-15 · reference |
| LED Driver / Control Gear Safety (TIS adopting IEC 61347-2-13) | China's equivalent is GB 19510.14-2014 (Control gear for lamps — Particular requirements for DC or AC supplied electronic control gear for LED modules), technically aligned with IEC 61347-2-13, alongside GB 19510.1 general requirements. CCC certification may be required for LED drivers in certain power ranges sold in the Chinese residential market. Chinese GB 19510.14 CCC test reports are domestic and are not automatically accepted for the Thai TIS certification of the driver.GB 19510.14-2014 — Control gear for lamps — Part 2-13: Particular requirements for DC or AC supplied electronic control gear for LED modules (SAC/SAMR) GB 19510.1 — Lamp control gear general requirements (SAC/SAMR) |
LED drivers (control gear for LED modules) intended for the Thai market are assessed against the applicable Thai safety standard, which adopts IEC 61347-2-13 content (particular requirements for DC or AC supplied electronic control gear for LED modules), and against IEC 61347-1 general control-gear requirements. Where the driver type is a controlled product, it requires its own TIS certification and the TIS mark in addition to the luminaire-level compliance; where it is integrated into the luminaire and not sold separately, its safety evidence forms part of the luminaire TIS technical file. The standard covers isolation/insulation class, dielectric strength, thermal endurance, and safety marking. Drivers must be rated for the Thai 230 V / 50 Hz supply. Confirm whether the specific driver type/power range is a controlled product requiring standalone TIS certification.Thai safety standard adopting IEC 61347-2-13 — Particular requirements for DC or AC supplied electronic control gear for LED modules (TISI, Ministry of Industry; confirm exact TIS number and edition) IEC 61347-1 general control-gear safety requirements as adopted by TISI |
Thai driver safety requirements and CN GB 19510.14 share the IEC 61347-2-13 technical base, so the core content is largely harmonised. Gaps: (1) where the driver is a standalone controlled product, it requires its own Thai TIS certification and TIS mark, and a TIS licence held by an in-country entity; CN CCC certification of the driver is not recognised; (2) testing must be by a TISI-recognised laboratory — CN reports are not automatically accepted; (3) the driver must be rated for Thailand's 230 V / 50 Hz supply rather than China's 220 V; (4) marking must be in Thai with importer/licence-holder identity; (5) the exact controlled-product scope and applicable TIS number/edition for drivers must be confirmed, as not all driver power ranges are necessarily controlled. When the driver is integrated and not sold separately, its evidence sits within the luminaire TIS technical file. Exporters should re-certify the driver for Thailand rather than relying on the CN CCC file.[INFORMATIONAL] LED drivers for the Thai market are assessed against the Thai safety standard adopting IEC 61347-2-13; where the driver is a controlled product it needs its own TIS certification and the TIS mark with an in-country licence holder, and where integrated its evidence sits in the luminaire TIS file. The content is broadly harmonised with CN GB 19510.14 via the shared IEC base, but Chinese CCC certification is not accepted for the TIS licence, testing must be by a TISI-recognised laboratory, and the driver must be rated for Thailand's 230 V / 50 Hz supply. Confirm the controlled-product scope and exact TIS number/edition for the specific driver. | TISI (Thai Industrial Standards Institute), Ministry of Industry2026-06-15 · reference |
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