CTIA Battery certification service FAQ

• How does the process of CTIA certification differ from UL certification?

  The main differences are:

  • The customer needs to make a request directly via the CTIA web site and select UL as CATL at the beginning of a new project.
  • There is a certification fee (separate from the UL fee) that the customer will need to pay to the CTIA directly. CTIA certification fees for Subsystem recognition as of July 2009 are:

  • $2,500 for Cell or Pack
  • Initial $750 for Adapter
  • Initial $0 for Cell, Pack or Adapter - ECO

  • CTIA is the body that provides the certification, after testing and evaluation by UL.

   

• Does CTIA certification require factory audits?

  Yes, CTIA certification includes yearly factory audits. These are quality audits and will be conducted by our sister company UL-DQS. The factory audits are only required for the cells.

   

• Is CTIA certification mandatory?

  No, CTIA certification is not required by law. However, it is a requirement by major telecommunication service providers like Verizon and AT&T for their suppliers.

• Whom can I contact for questions?

  Please refer to the Contact Us link for this topic.

   

• What is the application process?

  Please refer to the flowchart on our Certification Program page for details.