UL and ETL Certifications: What Are They, and Why Should You Care?

2021-04-19

UL and ETL Certifications: What Are They, and Why Should You Care?

What is ETL?

An ETL certification means that products have been tested to set safety standards. The certification comes from Interteks Electrical Testing Labs. Like UL, Intertek is an OSHA Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory with the goal of creating safe working and living environments. They provide assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services. On their website, Intertek states, . . . we can help to ensure that your products meet quality, health, environmental, safety, and social accountability standards . . . .

 

The long-standing company has more than 1,000 laboratories in over 100 countries. Its common for lighting products to have an ETL mark as its usually easier and quicker to get than a UL certification. Like UL, Intertek does do unannounced visits to ensure that products are still meeting requirements. Intertek tests to various standards, including UL, ULC, ASME, ASTM, ANSI, CSA, NFPA, NOM, and NSF. The company has 24 different marks/certifications to indicate anything from safety to health and environmental benefits. Examples include the Clean Air Indoor Air Quality and Green Leaf marks.

 

Both UL and ETL certifications are acceptable proof of a products safety. Having these certifications means that you can rest easy knowing that what youre installing in your home or business wont cause safety issues. Check for these marks when youre shopping for electrical, mechanical, or chemical products. You wont regret it.


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