Ul is the abbreviation for Underwriters Laboratories Inc. in the United States. The UL Safety Testing Institute is the most authoritative organization in the United States and also one of the largest civilian organizations in the world engaged in safety testing and certification. It is an independent, for-profit professional organization that conducts experiments for public safety. UL has a long history and can provide safety certification for all types of products.
There are four laboratories in the United States, and currently, inspection and commissioning agencies have been established in nearly 300 cities in 70 countries and regions overseas, with inspectors stationed in more than 130 cities in the United States. The product identification work for each laboratory is completed by the following 6 departments:
1. Anti theft and signal department;
2. Department of Disaster and Chemical Hazards;
3. Electrical Engineering Department;
4. Ministry of Fire Protection;
5. Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Department;
6. Water Supplies Department;
7. The types of UL's product certification experimental services can be divided into listing, accreditation, and grading. The listing is applicable to complete products and devices for various components that are replaced or installed by qualified personnel on site. Products recognized for identification can only be used as components on listed or graded products. Grading only evaluates specific hazards of the product or evaluates products that comply with standards other than UL standards.
The UL certification series includes a complete set of standards and a product engineering certification program that can determine whether all products meet the standard requirements. The factory tracking inspection program confirms that the approval mark is added to all products that meet the standard requirements.
UL specific name:
(1) Applicant
It is a company or individual that requests UL to inspect their products, responsible for paying UL inspection fees and verification service fees, and has the right to use UL standards.
(2) The manufacturing, assembly, or packaging of a manufacturer's products is carried out at their factory, which is the place for UL post inspection.
(3) LISTEE
Its name is recorded in the product catalog printed and distributed by UL.
(4) Yellow card
The certificate of obtaining UL certification for the product.
(1) Why do companies need to obtain UL certification?
1. The entire US market places great emphasis on product safety; When consumers and purchasing units choose products, they will choose products with UL certification marks.
2. UL has a history of over 100 years, and its safety image is deeply rooted in consumers and governments. If you do not directly sell products to consumers, intermediaries will also require products to have UL certification marks to make them popular.
3. American consumers and purchasing units have more information about a company's products.
4. More than 40000 federal, state, county, and municipal governments in the United States recognize the UL certification mark.
(2) Detection scope
Portable lighting fixtures:UL153 | LED lighting fixtures:UL8750 | LED display screen:UL48 |
Fan type:UL507 | Battery class:UL2072,UL1642,UL2276 | Industrial control product relay:UL508 |
Motor:UL1004 | Electric water pump:UL778 | Electric tools:UL60745(UL745) |
Kitchen appliances:UL1026 | Low voltage light strip:UL2018 | plug:UL817 |
Plug and socket type:UL498 | Household electric coffee pot:UL1082 Brewing utensils:UL1082 | TV bracket:UL2442 |
Commercial cooking appliances:UL197 | Household electric long handled flat bottomed pot:UL1083 Frying pan:UL1083 | switch:UL61058 |
Car charging category:UL2089 | Hair dryer:UL859 Straightener type:UL859 | Audio and video equipment:UL60065 |
Communication line:UL444 | Electric massage:UL1647 Fitness equipment:UL1647 | controller:UL60730 |
Electronic wire:UL758 | Fixed lighting fixtures:UL1598 Embedded lighting fixtures:UL1598 | information technology equipment :UL60950 |
Power cord:UL62 | Plastics:UL94 Plastics:UL746 | Insulation system:UL1446 |
Circuit board (PCB):UL796 | Certification of Marine Plastic Recycling Sources |
(3) Materials to be submitted
1. Product Name: Provide the entire process of the product.
2. Product Model: List in detail all required product models, varieties, or classification numbers for experimentation.
3. Product nameplate: including product model, electrical parameters, manufacturer information, production date, and UL identification.
4. Product intended use: Assumption: Home appliances/commercial, indoor/outdoor, etc.
5. Parts List: List in detail the components and models (file numbers), rated values, and manufacturer names that make up the product.
6. Electrical performance: For electronic and electrical products. Provide electrical schematic (circuit diagram), PCBLAYOUT
7. Structural diagram: For most products, a structural diagram or exploded diagram, ingredient list, etc. of the product must be provided.
8. Product user manual and installation manual, etc.
9. UL specific application form corresponding to specific products.
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