States the technical and dimensional requirements for lampholders for tubular fluorescent lamps and for starter-holders, and the methods of test to be used in determining the safety and the fit of the lamps in the lampholders and the starters in the starterholders. This consolidated version consists of the sixth edition (1999), its amendment 1 (2002) and its amendment 2 (2004). Therefore, no need to order amendments in addition to this publication.