Issued by Underwriters Laboratories, UL certification is an international label that guarantees a product’s compliance with UL standard requirements (quality and safety) applicable in the USA and Canada. UL standards generally cover industrial hazards such as fire and electrical.
A guarantee of quality and trust, the certification is not mandatory, but facilitates the international marketing of a product. This is the American equivalent of the CE mark required in the European Union.
The UL-EU Mark has been created to make reading easier for consumers and to guarantee the quality of manufacture of electrical and electronic products to European standards. Here’s some insight into this new pan-European UL Standard…
What is the UL-EU Mark?
As with UL certification in the USA, obtaining the UL-EU Mark is a voluntary process for companies. This pan-European certification, issued by Underwriters Laboratories, applies to all electrical and electronic equipment and components subject to EN standards.
Specially designed for the European market, the UL-EU brand meets the ever-growing demand from consumers for products they can use safely.
Obtaining a UL-EU certificate authorizes manufacturers to affix UL-EU approval to their products before marketing.
Combining UL Standards is possible!
Because electrical or electronic products and components are rarely reserved for a single market, Underwriters Laboratories offers the possibility of creating a UL-EU Mark combined with the C-UL-US North American Market Mark.
Recognized worldwide by manufacturers, consumers and safety authorities, the UL Standard now provides a single testing and certification process to guarantee product conformity on the European, Canadian and U.S. markets.
Why have your UL-EU products certified?
The main advantage of UL-EU approval or combined certification is to speed up the international marketing of a product.
Thanks to a single point of contact (Underwriters Laboratories), auditing and compliance testing are accelerated. Once the product is UL certified, only one conformity marking is required before it can be launched in Europe or North America.
The UL Mark is backed by a powerful global network of technical experts, and provides solid credentials with the authorities. The international recognition of the UL Standard and the confidence it generates also make it easier for companies to choose their suppliers, especially when working internationally.
With nearly 200 laboratories in 70 countries, Underwriters Laboratories is the world leader in conformity marking. Although the UL standard is not mandatory, it is essential for European products wishing to enter the North American market, where the CE mark has no value.
To guarantee the reliability and conformity of ADF systems equipment, we offer a wide range of UL-certified products. Do you have an industrial safety project? ADF Systèmes is committed to helping you choose the ATEX materials best suited to your needs.
