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Tech Topic Presentation Underwriters Laboratories

Tech Topic Presentation Underwriters Laboratories. Jeremy Searle 11-20-2003. Background. Founded in 1894 Non-profit product safety testing and certification organization In 2002, 66,703 manufacturers produced 17 billion UL certified products

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Tech Topic Presentation Underwriters Laboratories

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  1. Tech Topic PresentationUnderwriters Laboratories Jeremy Searle 11-20-2003

  2. Background • Founded in 1894 • Non-profit product safety testing and certification organization • In 2002, 66,703 manufacturers produced 17 billion UL certified products • The UL mark means that the product has been tested by UL and meets their requirements

  3. There are many marks…

  4. UL Listing Mark For general applications • Meets UL’s safety requirements • Meets Canadian safety requirements • Meets US and Canadian safety requirements

  5. Classification Mark For Building Applications and Industrial Equipment • Immersion suits • Fire doors • Protective gear for firefighters and industrial trucks • Firestop devices • Air filter units

  6. Recognized Component Mark For components that are part of a larger product • Switches • Power Supplies • Printed Circuit Boards • Some kinds of industrial control equipment

  7. International EMC Mark For electromagnetic compatibility requirements • Medical and dental equipment • Computers • Microwave ovens • Televisions • Radios • Transmitters/RC equipment

  8. EPH Mark For Environmental and Public Health standards Classified (ANSI/NSF compliant) • Drinking water additives • Food service equipment • Meat and poultry plant equipment Listed • UL’s own safety standards

  9. Sanitation Mark For Environmental and Public Health standards • Supplements the classified mark • Optional • Used on food service equipment

  10. Field Evaluated Product Mark For products already in the field • Very limited production (~10 per year) • Site specific evaluation • One of a kind systems

  11. Management System Registration Mark For facilities • The particular facility has passed UL’s management system standards • ISO 9000 • QS 9000 & TE Supplement • ISO 14001 • AS9000 • TL 9000

  12. Argentina UL Mark For products entering Argentina • Most electrical and electronic products • “S” mark is required to be next to the UL mark

  13. Brazil UL Mark For products entering Brazil • Switches • Voltage regulators • Circuit Breakers • Medical devices • Electrical equipment for hazardous locations • Both symbols are next to each other

  14. Gas Fired Mark For gas fired appliances and equipment • Heating • Cooking equipment

  15. Verified Performance Mark For telecommunications cabling • Certifies safety and performance • Conforms to ISO/IEC 11801 and NEMA WC66

  16. Source www.ul.com

  17. Questions ?

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