Certification items: UL certification

UL certification is a non-compulsory certification in the United States, mainly for product safety performance testing and certification, and its certification scope does not include the EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) characteristics of the product. UL certification is an abbreviation for certification made by Underwriter Laboratories Inc. (Underwriter Laboratories Inc.). UL safety testing institute is very authoritative in the United States, and it is also a large private organization engaged in safety testing and appraisal in the world. It is an independent, profit-making professional organization that conducts experiments for public safety. 3C certification

It uses scientific testing methods to study and determine whether various materials, devices, products, equipment, buildings, etc. are harmful to life and property and the degree of harm; to determine, compile and issue corresponding standards and help reduce and prevent life Data on property losses, while carrying out fact-finding research business.

In short, it is mainly engaged in product safety certification and operating safety certification business. Its purpose is to obtain products with a fairly safe standard for the market and contribute to the guarantee of personal health and property safety. In terms of product safety certification as an effective means to eliminate technical barriers to international trade, UL also plays an active role in promoting the development of international trade.

Similar to UL, VdS (German Security Professional Association) is a professional fire and safety product certification body in Germany, which is affiliated to the German Insurance Federation. In Europe, the VdS certification mark plays an important role in endorsing the quality of fire and security products. In addition to UL and VdS, FM in the United States and LPCB in the United Kingdom are also highly authoritative non-mandatory third-party certification agencies.

Information to be submitted for U.S. UL certification:

Written application: You should request UL company to test your company's products in writing.

Company Information: Provide the detailed and accurate name, address, contact person, postal code, telephone and fax of the following units in both Chinese and English.

(a). Applicant company: the company that submits product testing applications and is responsible for all engineering service costs

(b). Listed companies: companies listed in various product catalogs published by UL

(c). Production plant: the manufacturer and producer of the product

Product information: product information should be provided in English

(a). Product name: provide the full name of the product

(b). Product model: list all the product models, varieties or classification numbers that need to be tested in detail

(c). The intended use of the product: for example: homes, offices, factories, coal mines, ships, etc.

(d). Parts list: detail the parts and models (classification numbers), ratings, and manufacturer's names that make up the product. For insulating materials, please provide the name of the raw material, for example: GE Polycarbonate, Lexan Type 104. When the part has obtained UL certification or approval, please prove the specific model of the part and indicate its UL file number

(e). Electrical performance: For electronic and electrical products. Provide electrical schematic diagram (circuit diagram), electrical performance table

(f). Structure diagram: For most products, the structure diagram or exploded diagram, ingredient list, etc. of the product must be provided

(g). Product photos, instructions for use, safety, etc. or installation instructions, etc.

The significance of the UL certification mark to the enterprise:

1. The entire US market pays great attention to product safety; when consumers and purchasers choose products, they will choose products with UL certification marks.

2. UL has a history of more than 100 years, and the image of safety is deeply ingrained by consumers and the government. If you do not directly sell products to consumers, the intermediary will also require the products to have UL certification marks in order to make the products sell well.

3. American consumers and purchasers have more confidence in the products of enterprises.

4. The U.S. federal, state, county, and city governments have a total of more than 40,000 political districts, all of which recognize the UL certification mark.

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