VALONI is here – a new tool for luminaire manufacturers
21.05.2025
Complite has launched VALONI, a new system designed to support lighting manufacturers in demonstrating responsibility, strengthening product quality, and standing out in an increasingly complex market.
VALONI is not just a mark. It’s a comprehensive system that brings structure, clarity, and accountability to how lighting products are evaluated and communicated — from regulatory conformity to broader quality and sustainability perspectives. The VALONI mark is one part of this system: a visible symbol that signals the product has gone through a structured external review and meets the system’s criteria.
“We created VALONI because the current CE system puts responsible manufacturers at a disadvantage,” says Patrik Jokiharju, CEO and Founder of Complite
At its core, VALONI is a tool for fairness, clarity, and confidence in a market where the CE marking alone doesn’t tell the full story.
Today, manufacturers who invest in quality and proper conformity assessment are forced to compete with others who cut corners and apply the CE marking without proper assessment. VALONI makes that invisible difference visible.
A growing problem in the lighting market
The CE marking is a self-declaration – it simply means the manufacturer claims to have assessed their product. But the depth and quality of that assessment vary widely. Some do it carefully. Others don’t.
This leads to unfair competition: high-effort manufacturers are held to the same visible standard as those who take shortcuts. VALONI addresses this by offering an independent, structured evaluation of the manufacturer's conformity assessment – making the effort behind the CE marking visible.
More than compliance
While a central function of VALONI is to evaluate how well a manufacturer has conducted the required EU conformity assessment, the system goes further. It also includes additional quality-related criteria, such as aspects of circular economy, responsible documentation practices, and up-to-date regulatory awareness.
These criteria are designed to ensure that VALONI is not just an extension of the CE marking, but a standalone system that promotes product quality.
Why VALONI matters
Promotes fair competition: VALONI levels the playing field by making the quality of internal assessments visible — not just the CE mark on the label.
Reduces risk: Independent review helps identify critical gaps before they lead to recalls, lost tenders, or regulatory action.
Supports long-term quality: Manufacturers receive clear feedback and can develop their products and processes over time.
Strengthens market position: The VALONI mark and report are powerful tools in B2B sales and public procurement.
Connects compliance and quality: VALONI includes selected quality criteria that support product development beyond the legal minimum.
The system is now available, and applications for product audits are open. Learn more about the process, criteria, and pricing: