Testing and evaluation services
UL offers a wide variety of testing and evaluation services.
Service features
- Construction review -- A preliminary construction assessment against defined requirements to determine testing readiness.
- Safety testing -- Testing to IEC and EN standards as well as national standards.
- EMC/EMF reporting services -- UL can generate customized, informative test reports specific to the needs of a manufacturer for any type of testing or evaluation as well as CB or IECEX Test Reports per scheme requirements.
- Direct delivery of certificate or certification mark -- UL and its many affiliates are accredited to issue certifications or certificates for many key markets, including but not limited to the following: C-UL Mark (Canada), D Mark (Denmark), DENAN PSE Mark (Japan), S Mark (Japan), GS Mark (Germany/Europe), S Mark (Argentina), INMETRO Mark (Brazil), ATEX Certificates (Europe), CB test certificates and IECEX certificates of conformity.
- Intermediate applicant services -- Once the required certifications/marks are identified, UL can project manage the entire certification process. UL will complete required forms, coordinate sample management, pay submittal fees in appropriate currency, prepare certification-ready documentation packages, and communicate with applicable certification organizations to obtain the certification marks or certificates.
- Factory audits and inspections -- UL is authorized to conduct initial and follow-up factory audits and inspections on behalf of many other certification organizations as required to complete and maintain certifications.
- Certification management services -- UL can maintain certification records for a manufacturer's products and coordinate all necessary actions required to keep the certifications valid, such as annual audits, follow-up testing and certificate renewal.
- Technical file preparation services -- Documentation supporting conformity to requirements is frequently needed under EU directives for CE Marking compliance. UL can prepare a file based on information/data supplied by the manufacturer or generated by UL to support the manufacturer's declaration of conformity.
