09/07/2026
In Ecuador, RTE INEN 069 (1R) “Alumbrado Público” expressly includes LED lamps, LED modules, and LED luminaires for public lighting within its scope.
The regulation also covers other components used in public-lighting systems, including luminaires and projectors, metal-halide lamps, high-pressure sodium lamps, electromagnetic and electronic ballasts, ignitors, condensers, photo controls, timers, and luminaire housings made of aluminum or plastic.
✅ What products are covered?
- LED lamps for public lighting
- LED modules for public lighting
- LED luminaires for public lighting
- Other equipment and accessories expressly listed for public-lighting systems under RTE INEN 069 (1R)
❌ Which products are not covered by this public-lighting regulation?
- LED lamps for general use
- LED modules for general use
- LED luminaires for general use
The technical regulation RTE INEN 069 (1R) defines public lighting as lighting for public roads and public spaces intended for mobility and ornamentation, including general public lighting, ornamental public lighting, and intervened public lighting.
💡 For exporters, manufacturers, and importers, the practical takeaway is simple: if your product is intended for public lighting in Ecuador, verify the intended use, technical classification, and applicable conformity requirements carefully.
As a certification and inspection body, Sunchine Inspection provides conformity assessment services for products subject to Ecuadorian technical regulations, including inspection and product certification within the applicable scope and conformity scheme, as well as the issuance of the Certificate of Compliance (CoC) after successful conformity assessment and final document review.
Our duty is to help reduce avoidable shipment delays and facilitate smoother access to the Ecuadorian market
