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Battery Safety Testing and Certification

Advancing battery safety science to deliver trust and acceptance in global markets.
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Battery safety testing and compliance services to streamline global market access

As portable electronic devices proliferate, efficiency, reliability and safety of battery cells and battery-operated products become even more critical. Demonstrating compliance with safety standards is required to protect consumers and maintain brand reputation.

Lithium battery testing and certification

We are a global leader in battery safety testing and help manufacturers of batteries and battery-operated products streamline their market access activities. Our robust portfolio of evaluation, testing and certification services empowers manufacturers to demonstrate compliance and build user confidence.

Battery-operated products have become essential tools for business and leisure. Continued market growth relies on safety, efficiency and reliability of batteries in battery-operated products.

We have more than 40 years of experience in battery performance testing.

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CTIA Authorized Testing Laboratory (CATL)

As a Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association (CTIA) Authorized Test Laboratory (CATL), we can test and certify mobile phone rechargeable battery products and systems to the CTIA Battery Certification Program.

The CTIA Battery Certification Program evaluates the conformance of applicable products, including lithium-ion battery cells and packs, chargers and adapters to IEEE Standard 1725™1-2006, Standards for Rechargeable Batteries for Cellular Telephones.

Global battery safety standards and regulations

We evaluate, test and certify virtually every type of battery available — including lithium-ion battery cells and Standard packs, chargers and adapters — to UL Standards as well as key international, regional and national regulations, including:

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Battery Safety Guide for Retailers

Stocking certified battery-operated products can help retailers safeguard their consumers and brand reputations.

Why UL Solutions for battery safety testing?

As a global leader in battery safety, we work with many industry stakeholders to drive battery safety standard development, international harmonization and industry adoption.

We offer a comprehensive battery safety program for manufacturers that can help reduce the likelihood of safety issues:

  • Recognized testing expertise – UL Solutions offers more than 40 years of experience in battery evaluation and testing. Thousands of battery-operated products have earned UL certification, fulfilling market access requirements and driving public trust.
  • Smarter supplier selection – Find the caliber of partners you need efficiently using the UL Prospector® and UL Product iQ® databases. These tools help manufacturers search suppliers by properties, applications, safety data, performance characteristics and more.
  • Systems approach to safety – We work with manufacturers to look at the safety of a system holistically and analyze critical ancillary products, such as replacement batteries and chargers.
  • Failure analysis and audits – Our approach uses simulation, physical testing and fault tree analysis to push products beyond their limits and identify areas of vulnerability.
  • Continual training and education – We offer self-paced training to employees, including research and development, compliance, factory, assembly, maintenance, transportation and shipping staff across the entire lithium-ion battery value chain. We also offer informative webinars that focus on navigating the regulatory landscape.

Global Market Access

Navigate regulatory complexity and accelerate speed to new markets with our Global Market Access services. We’ll work with you to find the best cost-effective compliance option then guide you through the process every step of the way.

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