This part of IEC 61347 specifies particular safety requirements for electronic ballasts for use on a.c. supplies up to 1 000 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz with operating frequencies deviating from the supply  frequency,  associated  with  fluorescent  lamps  as  specified  in  IEC 60081  and IEC 60901, and other fluorescent lamps for high-frequency operation.

Particular requirements for electronic ballasts with means of protection against overheating are given in annex C.

Particular requirements for a.c./d.c. supplied electronic ballasts for maintained emergency lighting are given in annex J.

Performance requirements are the subject of IEC 60929.