At UL Solutions' expanded laboratory in Carugate, Italy, we provide third-party testing and certification services to help customers demonstrate that their heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) products comply with safety, performance and sustainability standards.
Meeting market needs with advanced services
The HVAC/R market is increasingly focused on the demand for renewable technologies and energy-efficient systems, driven in part by various government incentives across European countries. To stay competitive in this dynamic environment, manufacturers must enhance product features and demonstrate substantial progress toward sustainability goals while also maintaining safety and compliance with global standards. Our Carugate facility offers both performance and safety testing, allowing us to assist manufacturers in navigating this complex landscape.
Safety standards
Our Carugate facility is equipped to provide a wide array of testing services to demonstrate compliance with relevant European safety standards. This includes everything from flammable refrigerant leakage testing to sparking and arcing component assessments.
Within our Carugate campus, our ISO 17025-accredited laboratories can evaluate products for compliance with the requirements of IEC 60335-2-40 and other safety standards relevant to HVAC/R applications.
We also have the capabilities to conduct Flammable Refrigerant Leakage Testing, supporting manufacturers’ efforts to develop new products using either A2L or A3 flammable refrigerants.
Finally, we can conduct evaluations consistent with the requirements of the EU’s Machinery Directive, applying EN 378 and IEC 60204 on HVAC products, as well as the EU’s Pressure Equipment Directive (for which we are an EU Notified Body), and EMC testing and certification.
Read more: Testing, Certification and Advisory for Low GWP Refrigerants
Comprehensive performance testing
Whether you require combined evaluations for safety and performance or individual assessments focused on energy efficiency, we are here to help. Our advanced tools and methodologies assess your HVAC/R products for compliance with current ecodesign regulations and energy label criteria, as well as emerging performance and noise level requirements.
Embracing sustainability through ecodesign compliance
The introduction of the EU’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) represents a shift in compliance requirements, including the potential need for third-party conformity assessments (TPCA) instead of self-declarations of compliance. UL Solutions offers testing and certification services to help manufacturers determine whether their products align with existing and upcoming regulations including the anticipated TPCA framework under the ESPR.
KEYMARK certification for quality assurance
Our laboratory is an officially recognized testing laboratory for KEYMARK and a KEYMARK certification body, authorized to assess and certify HVAC/R products like heat pumps and water heaters for compliance with the requirements of applicable European Standards. KEYMARK is a voluntary certification scheme owned by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) and the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC) and provides a pathway for manufacturers to demonstrate compliance with the EU’s rigorous sustainability and performance benchmarks.
Read more: UL Solutions Now a KEYMARK Certification Body
Advanced sound testing capabilities
Sound testing is a critical aspect of compliance for HVAC/R products. At UL Solutions, we conduct thorough testing to evaluate whether manufacturers meet regulatory standards. Through our sound testing protocols, we measure sound pressure levels of HVAC/R systems utilizing a hemi-anechoic chamber. This testing not only supports regulatory compliance efforts but also facilitates comparative assessments with similar products.
Connectivity and compliance for smart HVAC/R systems
The growing deployment of smart HVAC/R systems increases the importance of having a robust connectivity strategy for your products, including wireless interoperability, cybersecurity and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). As part of our global EMC laboratory network, our Carugate testing center assists manufacturers in analyzing their products’ functionality in proximity to other sources of electromagnetic emissions. UL International Italia is a Notified Body for Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU, Article 3.3 (d), (e) and (f) (Cybersecurity) and Article 3.4 (Common Charger) and is listed in the New Approach Notified and Designated Organizations (NANDO) database maintained by the European Commission.
Read more: Smart HVACRR
UL Marketing Claim Verification
The UL Mark demonstrates verification of your HVAC/R system by an independent, objective, science-based organization and provides evidence to support marketing claims. You can view the full list of UL Verified marketing claims through our publicly available UL Verify database.
Benefits of verification include:
- Elevating your brand
- Building credibility
- Bringing innovative products to market quickly
- Leveraging a Mark that’s recognized worldwide
Read more: Marketing Claim Verification for HVAC/R
Accredited testing
Our HVAC/R testing facility in Carugate is accredited to ISO/IEC standards by Accredia, the Italian national accreditation body. This accreditation underscores our commitment to providing reliable and accurate testing services, particularly for energy efficiency and noise testing in HVAC/R products.
Our Accredia accreditation covers our capabilities to test HVAC/R products against a variety of established standards. Our facility’s testing expertise covers important areas such as energy efficiency evaluation and noise assessment.
View the full list of standards in the accreditation’s scope: UL Solutions Achieves HVACR Performance Accreditation
UL Solutions is dedicated to supporting HVAC/R manufacturers with comprehensive third-party testing and certification services. Our expanded capabilities in Carugate, combined with our global network, empower you to thrive in today's dynamic HVAC/R market. Reach out to us today to learn how we can help you navigate the complexities of product compliance and move forward confidently toward the future of sustainable heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration.
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