Is UL mark required?
There is no law in the U.S. requiring UL certification. But commercial building and electrical codes as well as retailers may require it. And if you produce a product designed to meet specific safety criteria or it might pose a safety risk, you definitely need testing.
What devices require UL certification?
Specifically, the equipment addressed by UL includes the following main categories:
- Electrical components.
- Electronic equipment.
- Wire and cable.
- Appliances.
- IT.
- Fire protection and fire suppression equipment.
- Signalling alarms.
- Equipment for use in hazardous locations.
What is UL safety standard?
Safety standards are written documents that outline the process in which a product is tested to help mitigate risk, injury or danger. UL is a standard-setting organization, combining extensive safety research, scientific expertise and uncompromising focus on quality to help create a safer world.
Does OSHA require UL listing?
OSHA’s recognition of UL, or any NRTL, for a particular test standard is limited to equipment or materials (i.e., products) for which OSHA standards require third party testing and certification before use in the workplace.
Do all electronics need UL certification?
Technically, UL certification isn’t absolutely required to sell your product in the U.S. But, if the product does plug into an AC electrical outlet you would be crazy to not get this certification.
Why do I need UL certification?
UL Recognition ensures the safety and efficiency of machinery used by workers. It also empowers companies to strive for more sustainable practices. Because UL Recognized focuses on components, UL ensures that the equipment is properly housed.
What means UL approval?
UL stands for underwriter laboratories, also known as the UL mark and considered a safety organization. Underwriter Laboratories is a third-party certification company, and its major function is to certify the product to protect the world and provide a safer place for both workers and consumers.
WHO issues UL certification?
Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
UL, LLC is a global safety certification company headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois. It maintains offices in 46 countries….UL (safety organization)
| The UL logo | |
|---|---|
| Formerly | Underwriters Laboratories |
| Revenue | approx. US$2.5 billion (2020) |
| Number of employees | 14,000+ (2020) |
| Parent | Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (non-profit) |
What is UL certified mark?
The UL Mark means a product has been certified to meet scientific safety, quality or security standards. If we sound or look familiar, but you can’t put your finger on it, it’s because the UL safety Mark appears on more than 22 billion products around the world each year.
Does OSHA require UL certification?
What is the difference between UL and NEC?
The NEC establishes listing requirements, and UL meets those requirements in what it certifies (bearing in mind that the term “Listed” as used in the NEC is not the same as “UL Listed”).
What is UL certification mark?
What is UL certified mark for products?
The UL Certified Mark for products is part of the enhanced Mark system. This system consists of the UL Certified Mark plus special promotional badge. The UL Certified Mark can be used for products certified under UL’s Listing and Classification services and for UL certifications for certain geographies.
What color should I use to display the UL mark?
To display the UL Mark, you may use red (PMS 200 or equivalent), black on a light background or white on a dark background. Make sure to use one color for all elements of the UL Mark. Promotional badges will be delivered in an acceptable color palette. No other colors are acceptable for promotional badges.
What is UL’s market surveillance?
UL’s market surveillance activities protect the integrity of UL’s work by investigating product incident reports and by proactively surveying products on the market.
What does it mean to be UL listed?
UL Listed Mark (all variations) UL Listing means that UL has tested representative samples of a product and determined that the product meets specific, defined requirements. These requirements are often based on UL’s published and nationally recognized Standards for Safety.