Standards & Certifications
Built to the highest aviation standards
Every Hardy Lighting product is independently tested and certified to meet international aviation, environmental and safety regulations — so your structures stay visible, compliant and approved.
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Certifications
What we are certified & tested to
Each certification below applies across the Hardy Lighting range — not just selected products. Compliance is designed in from the ground up, not added at the end.
ICAO
International Civil Aviation Organisation
The global standard governing all civil aviation infrastructure including aerodrome lighting, obstacle marking and wind direction indicators. ICAO Annex 14 defines performance requirements for obstruction, helipad and perimeter lights worldwide.
Issuing body
United Nations — International Civil Aviation Organisation
Applies to
CAP 437
UK Civil Aviation Authority — Offshore Helidecks
The United Kingdom CAA standard governing the design, lighting and operation of offshore helidecks on oil and gas platforms, FPSOs and marine vessels. Required for all helideck lighting used on UK and internationally-flagged assets.
Issuing body
UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
Applies to
ECAS
Emirates Conformity Assessment Scheme
UAE regulatory certification confirming that products meet the technical requirements set by the Emirates Authority for Standardisation and Metrology (ESMA). Required for products sold and installed in the UAE and broader GCC region.
Issuing body
Emirates Authority for Standardisation & Metrology (ESMA), UAE
Applies to
RoHS
Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive
European Union directive restricting the use of specific hazardous materials including lead, mercury, cadmium and other harmful substances in electrical and electronic equipment. Demonstrates environmental responsibility and enables supply into EU-regulated markets.
Issuing body
European Union (EU Directive 2011/65/EU)
Applies to
IP66
Ingress Protection Rating — IEC 60529
IP66 means the product is dust-tight (6) and protected against powerful water jets from any direction (6). This is the industry benchmark for exposed outdoor luminaires in marine, offshore and harsh industrial environments.
Standard
IEC 60529 (International Electrotechnical Commission)
Rating breakdown
Salt Spray
Corrosion Resistance — 240-Hour Test
Products are subjected to a continuous neutral salt fog (5% NaCl) for 240 hours per ASTM B117 / ISO 9227. This confirms long-term corrosion resistance in marine, coastal and offshore environments — critical for helideck and platform installations.
Standard
ASTM B117 / ISO 9227 — 240 hours neutral salt spray
Environment
Why it matters
What compliance means for your project
Project & regulatory approval
Aviation authorities, civil aviation departments and project approvers require ICAO and CAP 437 compliance as a condition of installation sign-off. Hardy products arrive pre-certified.
Insurance & liability
Certified lighting reduces insurance risk and limits liability for structure owners. Non-compliant lighting can void aviation insurance policies and delay commissioning.
Long-term reliability
IP66 and 240-hour salt spray testing ensures products perform for years in harsh offshore and industrial environments — reducing replacement costs and maintenance downtime.
Global supply
ECAS, RoHS, ICAO and CAP 437 collectively cover UAE, GCC, EU and international markets — Hardy products can be specified on global projects without re-certification.
Product Matrix
Compliance by product
All Hardy products meet the full certification set. The matrix below shows which standards are most relevant to each product’s application.
Product
ICAO
CAP 437
ECAS
RoHS
IP66
Salt Spray 240 hrs
Internally Lighted Windsock
Unlighted Windsock (WDI)
LED Obstruction / Aviation Light (Red)
White Obstruction Light (FATO & Approach)
Green Perimeter Light
Our Process
How every Hardy product is tested
- 01
Engineering design
Compliance requirements are designed in from the start — ICAO, CAP 437, IP and environmental standards shape every product decision before production begins.
- 02
Independent photometric test
Photometric performance (light intensity, distribution, colour) is verified by an independent third-party institution — not self-certified.
- 03
Environmental testing
Products undergo IP66 ingress protection testing and 240-hour neutral salt spray corrosion testing per international standards before approval.
- 04
ECAS & RoHS certification
UAE ECAS and EU RoHS certification are obtained through the relevant regulatory bodies, ensuring compliance for regional and global supply.
Quality control
Tested before it ships
Certification proves the design — but compliance only matters if every unit performs. Beyond type testing, each individual Hardy luminaire passes through unit-level quality control at our assembly facility before dispatch.
Device Programming
Each unit is individually programmed and configured to its specified intensity, flash characteristic and operating mode.
Functional Testing
Every luminaire is powered up and functionally verified — light output, electronics and controls checked against specification.
Bulk Testing
Complete production batches undergo extended burn-in and bulk testing, confirming consistent performance before shipment.
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