The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) recently published ANSI/NEMA FL 1-2009 Flashlight Basic Performance Standard. This voluntary standard was established by a coalition of fourteen lighting tool manufacturers. It is the first international flashlight standard that standardizes definitions, testing methods and basic performance as well as associated marking. This standard does not apply to lanterns or general lighting.
ANSI/NEMA FL 1 introduces a uniform way of defining, measuring, and marking basic flashlight performance. The clearly defined test methods and marking rules will help retailers and consumers gain a clearer understanding of the performance provided by a given product. Currently there are no clearly defined industry standards to assist buyers. FL 1-2009 will help customers rate and compare the most important features of personal lighting tools, including peak beam intensity, beam distance, impact resistance, run time, light output and water resistance. The information will be useful to consumers across a variety of industries and interests, including firefighters, police, security, mining, etc.
“ANSI/NEMA FL 1 is a breakthrough standard for manufacturers and users of flashlights,” said Peter Nario-Redmond of the Flashlight Standards Committee. “With the inclusion of guidelines for the proper use and styling of the voluntary icons, manufacturers will have the tools to simplify the flashlight purchasing process, making it easy to compare product performance.”
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