Conformity Assessment Body Program

UL is a designated Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) in accordance with the US/EU Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) between the United States and Europe for the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directives. In the global market place, the ability to provide one-stop solutions internationally further strengthens UL as the world's premier third-party safety and certification organization.

In addition to testing products, as a CAB under the US/EU MRA UL can now review data and issue certificates to manufacturers without the involvement of European testing bodies. Serving as a "Competent Body" under the EMC Directive, UL has the authority to evaluate and "endorse" a manufacturer's technical construction file through a report or certificate. This Directive applies to apparatus liable to cause electromagnetic disturbance or the performance of which is liable to be affected by such disturbance. As a "Notified Body" under the R&TTE Directive, UL can identify and approve the essential radio test suites applicable to a product (ANNEX III) and review and approve a manufacturer's technical construction file demonstrating compliance with the identified essential requirements (ANNEX IV).

Combined with UL's international safety programs, the CAB designation under the US/EU MRA enables UL to provide manufacturers with instant access to European markets.