1. Proexport conferencesRequirements for application of U.L. safety certification marks on electrical products Presented by Bob Crane Underwriters Laboratories 2012 UL LLC

2. What is the UL CertificationMark ? It isA declaration that UL has testedand evaluated representativesamples of that product anddetermined thatthey meet UL requirements forsafety.Evidence of follow-up agreementsand periodic inspectionsbetween the manufacturer and ULA voluntary Mark 2012 UL LLC 3. Why do manufacturers come toUL to have their products tested? 4. Untested Electrical Products = Potential Fire 5. And protection against. 6. What it isntAn approvalAn endorsementA warrantyLegally mandated 6 7. Products submitted tocertificationlaboratories areevaluated and testedin accordance withrecognized andaccepted Standardssuch as UnderwritersLaboratories Inc.Standard for Safety 8. UL by the numbers 9. UL Certification Marks signify that representative samples of a product have been tested & found to comply with UL safety requirements production samples are inspected randomly at factories throughout the world appear on products in the form of labels, stampings, or silk screenings 9 10. Reasons Consumers Look forthe UL Mark Safety symbolA Mark consumers can trust 2012 UL LLC 11. Reasons Consumers Lookfor the UL MarkGlobal outreach Safety confidence 2012 UL LLC 12. Reasons Consumers Lookfor the UL MarkTrusted and preferred brandSafety resource 2012 UL LLC 13. Reasons Consumers Lookfor the UL Mark Committed to educating generations ofsafety conscious consumers. 2012 UL LLC 14. Reasons Consumers Lookfor the UL MarkStandards development expertise 2012 UL LLC 15. Reasons Consumers Lookfor the UL Mark Recognized partner of safetycommitted organizations 2012 UL LLC 16. Reasons Consumers Lookfor the UL Mark Anti-counterfeiting efforts 2012 UL LLC 17. Reasons Manufacturers Seekthe UL Mark A trusted safety Mark for over a century Brand and recognition 2012 UL LLC 18. Reasons Manufacturers Seekthe UL Mark Global reach Technical expertise 2012 UL LLC 19. Reasons Manufacturers Seekthe UL MarkCompetitive advantageStandard development expertise 2012 UL LLC 20. Reasons Manufacturers Seekthe UL Mark Trusted partner .Research and development capabilities 2012 UL LLC 21. Reasons Manufacturers Seekthe UL MarkIndustry thought leader. Flexibility. 2012 UL LLC 22. Submitting your Products to UL1. Start with UL requirements early inyour product development cycle.2. Obtain a copy of the UL Standardfor Safety used to evaluate yourproduct..3. Use UL RecognizedComponents to reducerequired testing.4. Assess your productagainst UL requirements. 2012 UL LLC 23. Submitting your Products to UL5. Provide complete set ofproduct documentation.6. Be aware of shippingrequirements that can affectproject timeline and costs.7. Make your testing work harder for you.8. Keep the lines of communication open. 2012 UL LLC 24. 24 25. Due to dramatically increasing number ofU.L. counterfeited products, UL and U.S.Customs and Border Protection developedPartnership over 15 years agoExtremely Successful in operation. 26. Where its common Extension cords Power strips Current taps Nightlights AC/DC adapters Decorative lighting Lamps Low cost, off-brand consumer electronics 27. And where you wouldnt think 28. Where are counterfeit products typically found? 29. Counterfeiting robsthe US of ????? $$$$$$250 Billion annuallyOver $500 Billion globally 30. 33Source: USCBP Fiscal Year 2011 Report 31. Seized electrical products with counterfeitedUL certifications marks . over 97% 32. Target Importers 33. He doesnt care about your safetyJAIL 34. Bill signed into law March 16, 2006 H.R. 32 The Stop Counterfeiting in Manufactured Goods Act Purpose: To amend title 18, United States Code, Section 2320, to provide criminal penalties for trafficking in counterfeit marks. Status: Passed in the Senate on February 15, 2006 Passed in the House of Representatives on March 7, 2006 Scheduled for signature by the President, March 16, 2006, law is effective upon signature 35. ULs PositionZero Tolerance PolicyIt is the policy of UL LLC (UL) not to consent to the importation,exportation, or manipulation of merchandise that has been seizedby US Customs or any other international law enforcement agency forbearing counterfeit UL Certification Marks. This policy is uniformlyapplied and is considered reasonable and necessary in order to protectthe integrity of ULs Registered Marks.UL does not compromise or negotiate with respect to this policy. 36. Crooks Busted! 40 37. UL Listed Mark Elements UL trademark LISTED in capital lettersControl NumberLISTED Product Identity (may2J78CLASS 2 POWER SUPPLY be optional if molded in)The UL Listing Mark will always be on the product!(unless size & shape doesnt permit then on the smallest unit packaging) 38. Other Markings UL File Number (optional) E123456 Model No. ABC-987LISTED2J78CLASS 2 POWER SUPPLY 39. Holographic Labels for Certain ProductsDecorative Lighting Strings & OutfitsExtension CordsFixturesFlexible CordLampsNightlightsOutlet Strips 40. Gold Holograms introduced July 2008 41. UL Component Recognition Mark The Component Recognition marking is found on wide range of products. Components may have restrictions on their performance or may be incomplete in construction45 42. UL Component Recognition MarkComponentREQUIRED MARKINGSCatalog, Type orModel Designation andCompany Identification:Trade-name or filenumber e.g. E210882 43. Education Law Enforcement Training for US Customs andBorder Protection personnel Training for Immigration andCustoms Enforcement personnel Training for other federal and localagencies (FBI, DOJ, USPTO, localpolice, Fire Marshals, etc.) Training for internationalauthorities (policeagencies, INTERPOL, Customs, etc.) 44. Education Outreach Membership in anti-counterfeitingindustry organizations and task forces Provide testimony to US Senate andCanadian Parliamentary Committees Primary sponsor and organizer of theInternational Law Enforcement IP CrimeConference 2007 and 2008 Participation as keynote speakersand/or panelists at various industryevents ACO web site (www.UL.com/ace) Internal training and awareness 45. ULs Commitment to LawEnforcement A timely response to all inquiries; Complete and full product analysis, professionalreports and timely disclosure; On-site authentication of UL-marked products asrequired by law enforcement during the executionof warrants; UL expert witness testimony as needed at alljudicial proceedings; Trademark registration certificates (at ULsexpense); Victim impact statements; Any other assistance your agency may require. 46. Partnerships 47. Common Types of Problems/HazardsEncountered in Counterfeit Electrical ProductsUndersized and/or faulty wiringPlastics with inadequate impact andflammability resistancePoor electrical connectionsAll of the above could lead to fire and/or shock hazards 48. Undersize copperfound in 16 awg labeled cord White sample from true 16awg cord Blue wire in cord marked as 16awg 49. Indoor Extension Cord undergoing testingUndersized wire,poor insulation 50. Products seized by US Customs and Border Protection 51. Counterfeit Hand Mixer 55 52. Which Battery Charger is counterfeit ? 53. Price appears to good to be true Buyer Beware(marked $49.99)Purchased at flea market for$4.99If the price is too good to betrue you should besuspicious 54. Products seized during Houston raid58 55. Counterfeit Power Strip undergoing testingUndersized wire,poor insulation 56. Identifying Real Square D Circuit Breakers Real Counterfeit U/L label on real Breaker is mounted wire terminal plate upside down on real breaker is against case arc shoot opening on real breaker hasmounting clip on realsquared cornersbreaker is yellow& bottomChromate& half ofedge of openingtop of clip is visible is angled up 57. Counterfeit Circuit Breakers are Dangerous!Circuit Breaker Exploding During Test 58. Warning signsthat products may be counterfeitAny product that references UL on the carton/product but has nocompany name or addressAny product that references UL on the packaging, but not on theproduct itselfCheap, shoddy workmanship/packagingIf its too good to be true, its probably counterfeit.Purchase electrical products only at reputable dealers.62 59. For more information on ULsanticounterfeiting Operations www.ul.com/aceEmail Anticounterfeiting@us.ul.com 60. Contact InfoMy contact info: Robert CraneRobert.K.Crane@ul.comUL certification inquiries forColombia manufacturerscan be directed to:Sales.la@ul.comCustomerservice.br.@ul.com 61. Use all products safely. 62. THANK YOU. ANY QUESTIONS ? 63. THANK YOU. Disclaimer The opinions expressed herein are those of the right owner and do not necessarily reflect position of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Decisions as to whether or not merchandise should be detained or seized for infringing protected intellectual property rights are to be made in accordance with established procedures by CBP personnel as the appropriate management level of the concerned field office. CBP personnel who have questions arising form this product identification training material or manual should call the IPR Helpdesk at 562-980-3119, ext. 252, or the IPR and Restricted Merchandise Branch, Regulations and Rulings at (202) 325-0020.