The Value of the UL Mark

When the UL Mark is displayed on a product, it means that UL has tested samples of the product to North American safety requirements and found them ot be reasonably free from foreseable risks of fire, electric shock and other related hazards. It also shows that UL conducts periodic checks of the manufacturer's facilities to ensure that these safety requirements continue to be met.

BENEFITS

Trust: For well over a century, UL has been a product safety leader, acknowledged for it's safety standards, integrity and independence. UL's rigorous testing and thorough follow-up inspections help you manage risk and product liability, resulting in higher levels of confidence in the safety of your product and peace of mind.

Local Service: With UL's global network of offices, we give you access to the UL Marks locally. We currently have ten affiliates and several satellite offices across europe and the number keeps growing. We want to continue to serve our customers locally, in their own language and from within their business culture.

Follow-up Programme: Through FUS (Follow-up Services), UL regularly checks that your operational systems work appropriately, which helps you to keep a dynamic manufacturing process with continuous monitoring and improvement.

World-class Reputation: UL's global standing means that the UL Mark will open doors to other places besides the USA and Canada.

Marketing Advantages: You can display the UL Mark not only on your products but also on your advertising, packaging, website and other communication tools.

Information Access: UL gives access to online resources such as searchable certification directories that make it easy for buyers and product designers to identify compliant products. As a customer, you can get secure electronic access to your UL test reports.