Contact GMAApproval for the United States
The following provides a summary overview of the United States' regulations and compliance system.
How UL Can Help You
UL can help you with any or all of the following to achieve compliance:
- Identify applicable requirements for your specific product or technology feature to comply with current regulations in safety, EMC, wireless, energy efficiency, etc.
- Provide pre-compliance testing during the design and development phase to determine compliance
- Assist in completion of applications and other required forms
- Test in our accredited labs or your qualified facilities to issue CB Test Report and Certificate with applicable national differences and other test reports for wireless, energy efficiency, etc.
- Handle entire submittal process including working with local testing and certification organizations
- Arrange for initial factory inspections that are required before certification issuance
- Coordinate verification testing on qualified products as needed
- Facilitate and expedite project progress with support of UL’s local team and/or partner
- Support renewal maintenance of certificates as needed
- User manual translation service when needed
Marks/Certifications
 UL Certification Mark | Mandatory/Voluntary Voluntary Validity Period of Certification No expiration Certification Organization UL | Safety CB test report/certificate accepted EMC Not applicable Additional Requirements Periodic factory inspections |
Product Scope
Scope of products covered by the above regulations include but not limited to the following:
- Information technology equipment
- Audio and video equipment
- Household and commercial appliances
- Heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment
- Lighting products
- Medical devices
- Laboratory, test and measurement equipment
- Power and control equipment
- Chemicals
- Life safety and security products
- Building materials
- Renewable energy equipment
- Motors and generators
- Gas and oil equipment
- Wire and cables
- Batteries, power supplies and components
- Telecom equipment
Marks/Certifications
 | Mandatory/Voluntary Mandatory Authority/Regulatory Body Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Marking of Certification Logo or Number Required? Yes Validity Period of Certification No | Local Representative Required? No Specific User Manual Requirements? Yes End Product Testing Required When Using an Approved RF Module?* Yes RF Performance Testing Required? Yes |
Product Scope
Scope of products covered by the above regulations include but not limited to those that contain the following Radio/Wireless technologies
- Keyless systems
- Wireless LAN
- WiMax
- UMTS
- GSM
- LTE
- ANT/ANT+
- ZigBee
*Requirement may be different depending on the product scope. For detail, please contact us.
Marks/Certifications
 ENERGY STAR® | Mandatory/Voluntary Voluntary Certification Organization Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-recognized certification body | Testing Option Accredited EPA laboratories that are certified by an EPA-recognized certification body |
 California Energy Commission (CEC) | Mandatory/Voluntary | Testing Option |
 United States (Department of Energy)  International Efficiency Marking Protocol | Mandatory/Voluntary | Testing Option |
Product Scope
Scope of products covered by the above regulations include but not limited to the following:
- Audio/Video
- Battery Chargers
- Consumer audio and video equipment
- Cordless Phones
- Computers
- Displays
- External power supplies
- Imaging Equipment
- Set-top Boxes & Cable Boxes
- Televisions
- Universal Power Supplies
Additional Information
Please note the information presented above represents a general overview and may not contain the most up-to-date information since regulatory requirements are changing frequently. For the latest information, please contact UL at gma@ul.com
