UL (Underwriters Laboratories) is a globally recognized safety certification for products and components. While technically voluntary, UL marks are often required by retailers, insurers, and authorities to demonstrate product safety.
- Determine correct UL standard (e.g., UL 62368-1 for IT equipment)
- Submit product details to UL
- UL engineers evaluate:
- Electrical safety
- Fire resistance
- Mechanical hazards
- Environmental stress
- Initial production audit
- Quarterly unannounced factory checks
- Receive UL Mark authorization
- Listed in UL's Online Certifications Directory
UL covers 50,000+ product categories, including:
Electrical & Electronics
- Power supplies & adapters
- Household appliances
- IT equipment (servers, routers)
- Lighting products (LEDs, fixtures)
- Wiring & cables
Building Materials
- Fire-rated doors/walls
- Electrical panels
- HVAC systems
- Plumbing components
Industrial Equipment
- Machinery
- Control panels
- Robotics
- Renewable energy systems
Consumer Products
- Toys
- Furniture
- Personal protective equipment
- Medical devices