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Specification of ETL Certification

Specification of ETL Certification

ETL (Electrical Testing Laboratories) is a North American safety certification mark issued by Intertek, equivalent to UL (Underwriters Laboratories). It indicates compliance with U.S. and Canadian safety standards:

  • ANSI/UL standards (U.S.)

  • CSA standards (Canada)

  • NRTL (Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory) requirements

Fast-Tracking Market Access with ETL Certification

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Certification & Marking
Certification & Marking

- Receive ETL Listed Mark (U.S.) or ETL-C Mark (Canada)

- Listed in Intertek's online database


Determine Applicable Standards
Determine Applicable Standards

Common standards:

- UL 62368-1 (Audio/Video & IT Equipment)

- UL 1598(Lighting Fixtures)

- CSA C22.2 (Canadian Standards)


Product Testing
Product Testing

- Conducted at Intertek labs (or approved partners)

- Tests include:

- Electrical safety

- Fire resistance

- Mechanical hazards

- Temperature testing


Factory Inspection (Follow-Up Service)
Factory Inspection (Follow-Up Service)

- Initial production audit

- Quarterly unannounced inspections (to maintain certification)


ETL Certification: An Alternative to UL for North America

Key Features

- Accepted in the U.S. & Canada (ETL Listed = UL/CSA equivalent)

- Faster & often cheaper than UL certification

- Required by retailers (Amazon, Walmart, Home Depot)

- Covers electrical, electronics, HVAC, lighting, appliances, etc.


Products requiring ETL certification include:

- Consumer electronics (chargers, power strips)

- Industrial equipment (motors, control panels)

- Lighting products(LEDs, fixtures)

- Appliances (refrigerators, microwaves)

- HVAC systems (heaters, air conditioners)


ETL vs. UL vs. CSA

Certification

Issuer

Key Differences

ETL

Intertek

Faster turnaround, lower cost

UL

Underwriters Labs

More brand recognition

CSA

CSA Group

Mandatory for Canada


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