Quality control in the lighting industry encompasses all the actions implemented to verify that finished products (light fixtures, components) meet the defined quality requirements (standards, client specifications). This covers all stages of production, from design to delivery.

In the lighting industry, quality is an essential element for guaranteeing customer satisfaction and ensuring a company’s reputation. Effective quality control not only allows for the detection of defects and manufacturing errors, but also for the continuous improvement of production processes.

• Safety: To guarantee that products present no risk to users.
• Reliability: To ensure an optimal lifespan for products.
• Performance: To ensure that products deliver the advertised light performance (luminous flux, color temperature, etc.).
• Compliance: To meet national and international standards (CE, RoHS, etc.).
• Customer satisfaction: To meet client expectations in terms of quality and reliability.

• Raw material control: Verification of the compliance of incoming components.
• In-process control: Regular inspections of products during manufacturing.
• Final control: Comprehensive testing of finished products to verify their compliance with specifications.
• Environmental controls: Verification of compliance with environmental standards (waste reduction, energy consumption, etc.).

The quality of manufactured products depends largely on the quality of the raw materials used. This is why, at Somef Lighting, we pay particular attention to the control of incoming raw materials.

Our quality control teams carry out rigorous checks to ensure that the components received comply with the specifications and safety standards. We also use advanced analysis techniques to detect any presence of contaminants or defects in the materials.

• Photometric tests: Measurement of luminous flux, color temperature, color rendering index, etc.
• Electrical tests: Measurement of voltage, current intensity, power, frequency, etc.
• Thermal tests: Measurement of the operating temperature of components.
• Mechanical tests: Tests for resistance to shocks, vibrations, humidity, etc.
• Lifespan tests: Simulation of usage conditions to evaluate the lifespan of products.

• ISO 9001: International quality management standard.
• CE: European conformity marking.
• RoHS: Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

The ISO 9001 standard is an internationally recognized quality management standard. It establishes the requirements for an effective quality management system and ensures that organizations follow consistent processes to provide products or services that meet customer expectations..

The CE marking is a symbol indicating that the product complies with the legal requirements of the European Union in terms of health, safety, and environmental protection. It shows that the product has been evaluated and meets the technical standards required to be marketed in the EU.

The RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) directive is an EU law that aims to limit the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. It restricts the use of six substances, including lead, mercury, cadmium, and certain flame retardants.