This document specifies requirements and test methods for operating lights used in the dental
office and intended for illuminating the oral cavity of patients. It also contains specifications on the
instructions for use, marking and packaging.
This document applies to operating lights, irrespective of the technology of the light source.
This document excludes auxiliary light sources, for example, from dental handpieces and dental
headlamps and also operating lights which are specifically designed for use in oral surgery.