UL vs ETL: A Comprehensive Guide to Product Safety Certification

What is UL?

UL, or Underwriter Laboratories, is a safety certification company that was founded in 1894. UL is a global safety science organization that tests, certifies, inspects, audits, and advises on safety-related products, systems, and services. UL has a wide range of certifications, known as UL Listed Marks, UL Recognized Marks, and UL Classified Marks, which are based on industry-wide standards. These certifications indicate that a product or service has been tested and meets UL’s safety standards, and may also be recognized or classified by regulatory authorities in certain countries. UL is recognized as a Notified Body by the European Union for certain product categories, and is accredited by the International Accreditation Service (IAS) and the Standing Committee on Accreditation (SCA) of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) for its testing and certification programs. Overall, UL is a well-respected organization that helps ensure the safety of products and services in a wide range of industries.

How to get UL certification?

To get UL certification, you will need to submit a sample of your product to UL for testing. You can find the “Contact Us” page on the UL website, which will provide you with the relevant information and forms to submit a product sample for testing. It is important to package the product properly to prevent damage during shipping.

Once UL receives your sample, they will begin the safety evaluation process, which is based on testing designed to ensure compliance with ANSI and OSHA standards. If the product is deemed compliant, a UL certificate will be issued, and your business will be authorized to use the UL logo on the manufactured product.

It is important to note that UL certification is not a one-time process. Intermittent audits will be performed to ensure that the product continues to meet the relevant guidelines and remains compliant with UL standards. These audits are necessary to maintain UL certification for your product.

Overall, the process of getting UL certification involves submitting a product sample for testing, undergoing safety evaluation, obtaining a UL certificate, and maintaining compliance through intermittent audits.

What is the difference between UL listed and ETL listed?

UL and ETL are both Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs) that are recognized by OSHA as being suitable labs to test products based on safety standards. However, there is a key difference between UL listed and ETL listed products.

UL develops its own standards for certification, which are used by other organizations, including ETL. UL creates standards for a wide range of industries and categories, including electrical equipment, lighting, building materials, and more. These standards are based on safety and performance requirements that are designed to ensure that products meet certain standards of safety and quality.

On the other hand, ETL does not create its own standards for certification. Instead, it operates under the umbrella of the Intertek group, which is a larger testing and certification company. ETL uses Intertek’s standards and procedures for testing and certification, which are based on industry-wide standards and regulations.

Overall, the main difference between UL listed and ETL listed products is that UL develops its own standards for certification, while ETL operates under the standards and procedures of Intertek.

What is the difference between UL listed and UL certified?

UL listed and UL certified are both terms that are used to describe the process of obtaining safety certification from Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

UL Listed is a term that is used to describe products that have been tested and certified by UL to meet safety standards. This term is typically used for whole products, such as machinery or external power supplies.

UL Certified is a broader term that may be used to describe a component, product, system, process, personnel, or facility that has passed the UL certification process. This term is used to indicate that a product or service has been tested and deemed compliant with UL’s safety standards.

It is important to note that UL recognized is a term used for component parts, which will be installed as part of a larger product, that have been tested and deemed compliant with UL’s safety standards.

Overall, the main difference between UL listed and UL certified is that UL listed is used for whole products, while UL certified is a broader term that may be used to describe a component, product, system, process, personnel, or facility that has passed the UL certification process.

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