BS EN 60061-1:1993+A57:2018

What is BS EN 60061-1 – Lamps caps about? 

BS EN 60061 is a series of European standards on lamp caps that discusses its functionalities. 

BS EN 60061-1 is the first par that discusses the lamps caps for the control of interchangeability and safety. Caps provide the electrical contact to conduct electricity to the light bulb but it also helps to secure the light bulb into its fitting. 

Who is BS EN 60061-1 – Lamps caps for? 

BS EN 60061-1 on lamps caps applies to: 

• Manufacturer of lamp caps 
• Quality testing personnel 
• Suppliers and distributors of lamps and lamp caps 
• Electrical engineer 

Why should you use BS EN 60061-1 – lamps caps? 

The part of the lamp or light bulb that connects into the light fitting is generally known either as the “cap” or “base”. Caps provide the electrical contact to conduct electricity to the light bulb but it also helps to secure the light bulb into its fitting. 

BS EN 60061-1 provides you with the safety guidelines for light and lamps which ensures that you are visible to others, drastically reducing the probability of being involved in an accident or dangerous situation, on land, in water or up in the air. 

As a user of BS EN 60061-1, you can avail the comprehensive guidance useful throughout the interchangeability and safety of lamp caps. 

What’s changed since the last update? 

BS EN 60061-1:1993+A57:2018 supersedes BS EN 60061-1:1993+A53:2015, which is withdrawn.