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The UL SafeTy MarkON-TIME MarkET accEss TO NOrTh aMErIca aND BEYOND

UL began championing product safety over 120 years ago in the US, and has

since become a global leader in safety science. UL is uniquely positioned to help

customers expanding into the US market by offering in-depth knowledge of

various regulations, including those enforced by the Occupational Safety & Health

Administration (OSHA).

Across all industries, including emerging technologies like the Internet of Things

(IoT) and cyber security, UL’s inspection, testing, verification and certification

expertise helps manufacturers around the world meet safety requirements and

successfully launch products in the US market.

In North America and beyond, UL’s services guide you through the terminology,

testing process, and application process to help you gain compliance and

performance credentials, no matter what your product. Ultimately, the UL Mark

exhibits that your product successfully meets all necessary safety standards

requirements and offers peace of mind to consumers in one of the world’s most

desirable and innovative markets.

Marked for safety, globally The UL Mark indicates that UL has tested representative samples of the product and

found it to be compliant with all applicable standards and/or additional requirements,

including the potential risk of fire, electric shock, mechanical hazards, and all

necessary OSHA regulations.

UL constantly applies its engineering expertise and data to create standards for both

existing products and new, cutting-edge technologies. Testing conducted by UL is

recognised around the world and the UL Mark is a widely accepted symbol of safety.

UL anti-counterfeiting operations UL takes an aggressive stance against counterfeiting. We work to ensure the integrity

of the UL Mark by providing law enforcement agencies around the world with the

information necessary to distinguish between authentic and counterfeit UL Marks.

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a GLobaLLy recoGniSed SyMboL of ProdUcT SafeTyNorth America is one of the world’s largest economies, offering a diverse and lucrative market in which to launch products. However, this market also challenges manufacturers with a unique regulatory landscape. Liability legislation is more demanding than in other parts of the world and products must meet the applicable standards before they can be offered to the market.

The UL Mark appears on more than 22 billion products annually and is the most widely recognised and accepted evidence of a product’s compliance with US and Canadian safety requirements. Independent third parties can certify to UL standards, but UL is the only organisation authorised to issue the UL Mark.

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The UL Listing Mark is one of the most

commonly used UL Marks. If a product

carries this mark, UL experts have

determined that a representative sample

meets UL safety requirements and the

manufacturer claims that the product

continues to meet those requirements.

These requirements are based on UL’s

published standards for safety. This mark

is seen on appliances, computers,

furnaces, heaters, fuses, electrical panels,

smoke detectors, fire extinguishers,

sprinklers, life jackets and bullet-resistant

glass, as well as thousands of other

products.

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Code authoritiesUL has technical expertise in North

American model codes and regulations

covering areas such as building,

electrical, fire, environmental, mechanical,

plumbing, and new technologies. UL

provides code authorities with technical

support services that help them achieve

safer, code-compliant installations.

Retailers & ConsumersThe UL Mark helps retailers show their

customers which brands have gone the

extra step to improve the safety of their

products. Consumers recognise the UL

Mark as one of the most trusted symbols

of product safety in the world.

ManufacturersMore than 70,000 manufacturers have

turned to UL for certification. Partnering

with UL allows them to focus on product

development and avoid costly recalls,

while differentiating their products from

the competition with one of the most

recognised symbols of safety.

… and many other marks.

The Recognised Component Mark

is rarely seen by consumers, as it is used

for components that are part of a larger

product or system. These components

may also be restricted or incomplete in

construction. This mark is found on

switches, power supplies, printed wiring

boards, industrial control equipment and

thousands of other parts. Given that a

recognised component is an incomplete

product it has varying conditions of

acceptability.

The UL Classification Mark appears

on products that UL has evaluated with

respect to specific properties, a limited

range of hazards, or suitability for use

under special conditions. Typical products

classified by UL are building materials

and industrial equipment, immersion

suits, fire doors, protective gear for fire

fighters, and industrial trucks.

The UL Functional Safety Mark

appears on products that are evaluated

for UL Listing as well as functional safety.

Functional safety is the part of overall

safety which depends on the correct

functioning of safety-related control

systems and software. The use of the

Functional Safety Mark is normally

restricted to products that are intended

to be used in a functional safety

application.

Field Evaluation labels are applied to a

product that is thoroughly evaluated in

the field instead of our laboratories or

the manufacturer’s facilities. If a product

has been significantly modified since its

manufacture or if it does not bear any

third-party certification mark, a building

owner, a regulatory authority, or anyone

else directly involved with the product

can request that UL evaluate the specific

piece of equipment in the field.

Introducing the Enhanced and Smart UL Certification Mark The Enhanced and Smart UL Certification Mark anticipates

changing marketplace needs and the evolving nature of

product safety. The benefits of the Enhanced and

Smart UL Certification Mark include: enhanced clarity and

acceptance, greater transparency into a product’s

compliance, seamless bundling of current and future

certifications, faster deployment, and easier access to

product information by end users.

For more information on enhanced marks: markshub.ul.com

ExampleCurrent Certification Mark

Enhanced and Smart UL Certification Mark

For products evaluated to Sanitation Standards

For products evaluated to Health Effects Standards

Note: if product is also Certified for Safety, it will also have the word “Safety” on the Mark



Note: if product is also Certified for Safety, it will also have “Safety” on the Mark. If product is also Certified for Performance, it will also have “Performance” on the Mark

UL, the UL logo, and the UL Certification Marks are trademarks of UL LLC © 2013. April 2013, v21

*Alternate Country Codes may appear in the module.

NOTE:

All variations of UL’s existing Listing and Classification Marks remain valid.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Visit: www.ul.com/markshub Email: [email protected]

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All variations of UL’s existing Listing and Classification Marks remain valid.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

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The UL MarkTRUSTED AnD AccEpTED woRlDwiDE

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benefiTS ThaT Make Their Mark

Your streamlined resource for consistent quality and safety: For over a century, UL has been testing products for safety. A unique history of certification, working with industry leaders, and acting as a trade facilitator has made UL one of the most reputable names in the business. From manufacturers to consumers, from regulatory bodies to code officials, UL has made its mark. Additionally, UL has a truly global presence, strengthened by an in-depth understanding of local needs enables quick access to markets anywhere in the world. With constant enhancements to our services, building on decades of experience, we at UL are committed to being the benchmark of trust.

Fast global market access

• UL’s brand reputation enables worldwide acceptance and recognition.

• Streamlined and accelerated certification processing through a consolidated

global service.

• Faster time-to-market through well-proven global programs.

• Bundled product safety testing and certifications for all your target markets

with only one product submission.

• National safety marks that increase the trust in your product

and the value of your brand globally.

Highest quality

• Powerful global network of technical experts and competent local

customer service.

• Sophisticated conformity assessment services for safety, environmental, and

performance verification programs.

• Leader in standards development and active driver in international committees

for standards harmonisation.

• Supporter and provider of strong credentials amongst Authorities Having

Jurisdictions (AHJ), consumers, manufacturers and retailers.

• Recognised promoter of a global public safety mission.

Customer friendliness• Global, 24-hour service and streamlined access to world markets, reducing your

administrative and project management activities to a minimum.

• Combined factory inspections save resources.

• Active anti-counterfeiting initiatives to further protect consumers,

manufacturers, and brand value.

The Data Acceptance Program (DAP)The DAP allows UL to accept externally

generated test data in support of UL

certification. We currently offer five

different types of data acceptance

programmes. Depending on the program

of choice, different levels of qualification

allow for tests to be conducted in-house

or at a third-party test facility with or

without the supervision of UL staff. These

flexible programmes make testing with

tight product-development schedules

even easier. Learn more at services.ul.com

Knowledge Solutions UL Knowledge Solutions provide our

customers with the education resources

they need to develop, manufacture,

install and deploy safer products

throughout the global marketplace.

Learn more at services.ul.com

UL AnytimeUL’s safety certification experts are

now available 24 hours a day to answer

technical questions. We have also

expanded our UL Anytime support

service with Anytime Chat – now it is

even easier to contact a UL representative

by phone or online, around the clock.

For more details, for our telephone

numbers or to connect to our chat

service, please visit services.ul.com

cUSTomiSED SolUTionS Optimising your competitive edge

UL iQTM Databases The UL iQTM database search tools facilitate

the pre-selection of certified materials by

buyers and specifiers. Users can search by

various criteria, including UL ratings,

company name or materials. iQTM data-

bases currently exist for AWM (Appliance

Wiring Materials), plastics, electrical

insulation systems, restricted substances,

printed wiring boards, switches and labels.

ul.com/iq

UL Prospector The Prospector Materials Database for

plastics materials is the industry standard

for material selection, technical data

sheets, and UL yellow cards. Prospector is

trusted by over 400,000 registered

professionals. Using Prospector’s

powerful parametric search engine, users

can quickly and easily access property

and processing information critical to the

success of their products and business.

ULProspector.com

UL Online Certification Directory The Certifications Directory contains

UL Listed, Classified or Recognised

products and components. Users can

search by company name and location,

UL product category, UL file number and

key word. This tool is also used by

Authorities Having Jurisdictions (AHJ)

to verify if a product is certified by UL.

ul.com/database

UniqUE AnD powERFUl onlinE ToolSOpening the door to safer consumer products around the world

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