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Introduction to UL certification in the United States
UL
is principally engaged in product safety certification and business
safety certification business, the ultimate goal is to get the market
with a very safe level of goods for personal health and property
security to ensure that to contribute. In
terms of product safety certification as an effective means of
eliminating technical barriers to international trade, UL also plays an
active role in promoting the development of international trade. UL
was founded in 1894, the initial stage of the UL mainly rely on fire
insurance departments to provide funds to maintain the action, until
1916, UL was completely independent. After
nearly a hundred years of development, UL has become a world-renowned
certification body, its own with a set of strict organizational
management system, the standard development and product certification
procedures. UL
is governed by a board of directors of security experts, government
officials, consumers, education, public utilities, insurance and
standards departments. The day-to-day work is handled by the president
and vice president. UL
has five laboratories in the United States, headquartered in North
Chicago, Northbrook town, while in Taiwan and Hong Kong, respectively,
set up a corresponding laboratory. In
the United States, for consumers, UL is a symbol of security signs, the
world, UL is the manufacturer's most trusted one of the qualified
assessment provider. The UL mark is usually identified on the product and / or product
package to indicate that the product has been UL approved and meets the
safety requirements.
UL certification mark UL certification benefits
1, the entire US market are very focused on product safety; consumers
and purchase units to buy products, will choose to have UL certification
mark products. 2, UL history for more than 100 years, the image of security in the
consumer and government are deeply rooted, if you do not directly sell
products to consumers, middle businessmen will require products UL
certification mark to make the products sell well. 3, the US consumer and the purchase of the enterprise products more confidence. 4, the United States federal, state, county, municipal government a
total of more than 40,000 districts, have recognized the UL
certification mark.
UL certified products and services
1.
LISTED: [1] UL certification Generally speaking, the column name is
only applicable to the complete product and qualified personnel in the
field to replace or install the various devices and devices, are UL
listed services of various Products,
including household appliances, medical equipment, computers,
commercial equipment and the role of various types of electrical
products in the building. Such as power distribution systems, fuses, wires, switches and other electrical components. UL listed products, usually in each product marked on the UL listed and marked with the name of the use of the name. 2.
Recognized: Recognized service is a UL service in the project, the
identification of products can only UL listed, grading or other
recognized products as components, raw materials used. The
approved product is not structurally complete, or has a certain limit
in its use to ensure that the intended safety performance is achieved. In most cases, the tracking service of the approved product belongs to the category R. Class
A approved products are electronic wire (AVLV2), processing wire
(ZKLU2), wiring harness (ZPFW2), aluminum (DVVR2), and metal flexible
tube (DXUZ2). Approved product requirements with a recognized mark. 3.
Classification: The classification service only evaluates the specific
hazards of the product or evaluates the products other than the
implementation of the UL standard (including internationally recognized
standards such as IEC and ISO standards). In general, most graded products are not products that consumers use, but products that are used industrially or commercially. The
classification mark in the UL mark indicates that the product has a
certain limit and a specified range when UL is identified. For
example, a chemical such as a solvent for industrial use is evaluated
only for the range of fire that may occur when it reaches the ignition
temperature. Some
products are graded in the same service as a listed name, but generally
only one or several aspects of the product are evaluated. As in the
United States, medical devices such as the United States, medical X-ray
diagnostic apparatus to comply with US law and the relevant radiation
and beam Flow accuracy, but because UL only X-ray as a grading product, so only
to evaluate its mechanical properties, electrical performance and other
non-radiative performance of these aspects. 4.
Multiple column name, multiple recognition or multiple grading
services: When a UL applicant to obtain the above list, recognition or
classification services, the product to another company in the name of
the production to meet the needs of sales, you can apply Multiple
names, multiple endorsements, or multiple grading services, in which
case the manufacturer of the listed, recognized or graded manufacturer
is allowed to use the name of another company in the product list, but
the product, except the company code, product code or UL company that can accept other features, the original must be listed, recognized or graded product line. 5.
"AL" column name, approval or classification service: If the UL
applicant does not want to use their own name in the name of the
company, recognition or classification services, he can apply for
another firm (usually retailers or wholesalers) in the name Application name, approval or classification, that is, "AL" column name, recognition or classification services. The difference between multiple quotations, multiple recognition or
multiple grading services is that the applicant is not a celebrity. 6.
System certification services: As a member of the International
Accreditation Committee, UL extensive involvement in ISO9000 quality
system certification, ISO14000 environmental protection certification,
QS9000 automotive industry quality system certification and AS9000
aircraft industry quality system certification services. In the domestic a total of 116 factories to obtain UL system
certification; of which 21 for the ISO9001 certification, 85 for the
ISO9002 certification, one for the ISO14001 certification, 9 for the
QS9000 certification. 7. UL other services: such as certification services, inspection services, judgments of the service, research services.
UL certification required information
1. Applicant to submit the company and product information in writing
Application: You should in writing require UL company to test your
company's products. Company information: in English and Chinese to provide the
following units detailed and accurate name, address, contact person,
postal code, telephone and fax. (A). Applicant Company: Company which applies for product testing and is responsible for all engineering services (B). Listed companies: Companies listed in UL's various product catalogs (C) Production plant: the manufacturer and producer of the product. 2. Product information: product information should be provided in English. (A). Product name: Provide the full name of the product. (B) Product Model: All product models, varieties or classification numbers that need to be tested. (C) the intended use of the product: for example: home, office, factory, coal mine, ship and so on. (D).
Parts table: Details of the composition of the product parts and models
(classification number), rating, the name of the manufacturer. For insulating materials, please provide the name of the raw material, for example: GE Polycarbonate, Lexan Type 104. When the parts have been UL certified or approved, please prove the specific parts of the parts, and indicate the UL file number (E). Electrical performance: for electrical and electronic products. Provide electricity schematic diagram (circuit diagram), electrical performance table. (F). Structure: For most products, the need to provide product structure or explosion map, ingredients table. (G). Product photo, instructions, safety, etc. or installation instructions. 3.
Decisions based on the product data provided When the product
information is complete, the UL engineer makes the following decision in
accordance with the information: the UL standard of the test, the cost
of the test, the time of the test, the number of samples, etc., in
writing to inform you And send a formal application form and tracking service agreement to your company. The application form indicates the cost limit, which is the maximum
project cost that UL estimates based on the test item. Without the
written authorization of your company, the cost limit can not be
exceeded. 4.
Application for company remittance, return application form and sample
UL certificate applicant in the application form and tracking service
agreement signed, and the form sent to UL company, at the same time,
through bank transfer, at the post office or by express mail Please sample the sample (eg name, model). Please send the application form and sample separately. For each application, UL will designate a unique project number to
indicate the item number in the form of remittance, send the sample and
application form, and apply for the name of the company for UL
inspection. 5.
Product Inspection Upon receipt of the application form, remittance,
and test sample signed by your company, UL will inform you of the time
at which the experiment plan is completed. Product
testing is generally carried out in the United States UL laboratory, UL
can also accept the audit of third-party test data. The experimental samples will be returned or destroyed according to your request. If
the product test results meet the UL standard requirements, UL will
issue a test report and tracking service rules (FollowUp Service
Procedure) test report will detail the test situation, the sample to
achieve the target, the product structure and suitable for the use of
the product safety signs. The description of the product and the guidance to the UL Regional Inspector are included in the tracking service details. A copy of the test report is sent to the applicant company and a copy
of the tracking service details is sent to each production facility. 6.
Applicants are authorized to use the UL mark. The UL Regional Inspector
in China, contact the production plant for the initial factory
inspection (Initial Production Inspection. IPI), inspectors check your
product and its parts in the production line and warehouse To
confirm whether the product structure and parts are consistent with the
tracking service rules. If the requirements of the rules are required,
the regional inspectors will also carry out witness experiments. When
the inspection results meet the requirements, the applicant is
authorized to use the UL mark. Following
IPI, the inspector will inspect the product structure and inspect the
product structure from time to time. The frequency of the inspection is
determined by the type of product and the quantity of production. Most
types of products are inspected at least four times a year. Ensure
that the product continues to be consistent with the UL requirements.
Before you plan to change the product structure or parts, please inform
the UL, for smaller changes, do not need to repeat any experiment, UL
can quickly modify the tracking service rules, so that inspectors can
accept This change. When UL believes that the product changes affect its safety
performance, the need to apply for the company to re-submit the sample
to carry out the necessary testing. 7.
If the product test results do not meet the UL standard requirements,
UL will notify the applicant, indicating the existence of the problem,
the applicant to improve the product design, you can re-submit the
product, you should tell UL engineers, products made improvements, so
that its Determine the above is the procedure for applying for UL certification.
UL certified product range
Any
electronic, mechanical, or electromechanical product with a UL mark
indicates that the product has met the minimum requirements of the
generally accepted US and Canadian product safety standards, which are
tested to comply with the relevant product safety standards and also
represent the production plant Agreed to receive strict periodic checks to ensure product quality
consistency, can be sold to the United States and Canada, the two
markets.
UL certification cycle
Routine for 3-4 weeks, can be expedited, urgent need to pay another fee
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The company signed a mutual agreement with a number of countries, and
issued by the report (or certificate), in line with US testing
standards, to eliminate your product export trade barriers. If
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