Market access solutions
UL can assist manufacturers with all their international certification needs including monitoring shifting trade regulations, fluctuating market requirements, and obtaining certifications in their target markets. More information on UL's market access program is available through this site.
China -- CCC Mark
UL's China Market Agency Services can help manufacturers obtain the CCC Mark for household appliances categories in 15 - 20 working days with a CB test report and certificate and other necessary documents. UL's advantage is based on our relationship with and geographic location in relation to the Chinese testing and certification organizations. UL is the only U.S. company who can conduct the initial and follow-up inspections on behalf of CQC for manufacturing locations in the United States.
CCC Mark facts
- Required for regulated products.
- Requires electrical safety and EMC compliance to China's national standards, "GB" standards.
- CB test reports and certificates with Chinese national differences can shorten the process.
- Annual inspections required to maintain compliance.
European Union -- GS Mark
UL's GS Mark Agency Services can help manufacturers obtain the GS Mark for household appliances categories within one week with a CB test report and certificate and other necessary documents. UL Demko has been accredited to issue the GS Mark -- UL can conduct the required inspections.
GS Mark facts
- Voluntary Mark, driven by the marketplace.
- Includes electrical safety, EMC, and ergonomics requirements.
- Indicates a product has been found to comply with European safety standards.
- CB test reports and certificates with German national differences can shorten the process.
- Annual inspections required to maintain compliance.
Russian Federation -- GOST R Mark
UL's GOST-R Mark Agency Services can help manufacturers obtain the GOST-R Mark for household appliances categories within one week with a CB report and certificate and other necessary documents. Gosstandart has an agreement with UL Demko and UL-US to accept safety and EMC testing with no sample required.
GOST R Mark Facts
- Mandatory Mark in Russia.
- Includes electrical safety and EMC requirements.
- Indicates compliance with Russian IEC based standards.
- CB test reports and certificates with Russian national differences can shorten the process.
- Annual inspections required to maintain compliance.
Japan -- DENAN PSE Mark
UL's DENAN Mark Agency Services has been approved by METI to issue the DENAN PSE Mark. UL is the first and only organization outside of Japan accredited by METI to evaluate the full scope of regulated products (all specified products) for Japan's DENAN PSE Mark. For more information, please visit the DENAN Web site.
DENAN PSE Mark Facts
- Two groups of regulated products, specified products (SPs) and non-specified products (NSPs).
- Specified products obtain specified PSE Mark by accredited certification organization (national treatment).
- Non-specified products obtain non-specified PSE Mark from the manufacturer.
- Both SPs and NPs must adhere to electrical safety and EMI requirements that comply with IEC or traditional Japanese technical requirements.
Argentina -- UL-AR and S Mark
UL de Argentina is recognized by the Argentine government as an official certification body accredited to evaluate the full scope of regulated products under Resolution 92/98.
UL-AR and S Mark Facts
- Compliance to Resolution 92/98 is mandatory for the regulated electrical and electronic products sold within the national territory including "group II" type appliances such as irons, heaters, tools, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, kitchen appliances, hair dryers, etc.
- Pursuant to the Resolution, products must comply with the applicable IEC or IRAM (Instituto Racionalizacion Argentino de Materiales) standards in order to obtain the S Mark.
- UL Listing reports based on harmonized UL/IEC standards and CB scheme test report/certificate can alleviate the need for in-country safety testing to save time and money.
