Motor and Pump Testing and Certification

Motor and pump testing and certification services 

UL Solutions can help simplify your product testing strategy to support technical and regulatory requirements in markets around the world. From verification of energy efficiency claims to regulatory compliance testing, we offer services designed to streamline testing and help reduce duplicate effort.

Key benefits of UL Solutions comprehensive motor and pump testing services

• Help reduce testing costs and support efficient market access timelines
• Support entry into multiple markets through streamlined testing
• Support decision-making for regulators and buyers with third-party testing, including construction reviews, performance testing and chemical compliance testing

Offering a range of support for motor and pump testing — benefit from our deep industry expertise

Our experience in compliance, performance testing and evaluation help motor and pump manufacturers mitigate compliance risk and pursue market access with greater efficiency.

Compliance and performance testing services

Motors

We test and certify motors, generators, controls, switches, protectors and thermal cutoffs (TCOs) for global markets. Through our testing programs, we can assess compliance to multiple international standards through a coordinated process.

Testing services for safety standards

• UL 1004, the Standard for Rotating Electrical Machines — General Requirements
• CSA C22.2 No. 100 and No. 77
• IEC 60034-1:2022 and IEC 60034-1:2026
• IEC/EN 60034-5:2020
• IEC 60335-1 and applicable IEC 60335, Part 2, standards
• GB/T 14711-2025

Testing services for energy efficiency standards and schemes

Pumps

We help pump manufacturers demonstrate compliance with safety and energy efficiency requirements for applications including irrigation, sewage, fountains, pools, spas and more. Our teams offer testing and certification for safety, energy efficiency, and health and hygiene requirements in global markets, including:

Safety standards

• UL 778, the Standard for Motor-Operated Water Pumps
• UL 1081, the Standard for Swimming Pool Pumps, Filters, and Chlorinators
• CSA C22.2 No. 108
• IEC/EN 60335-2-41

Energy efficiency

• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR® programs
• U.S. Department of Energy pump regulations (10 CFR, part 431)
• Canada’s energy efficiency regulations for clean water pumps

Water systems

Our global laboratories support pump and water system manufacturers with testing and certification for water-contact and water-system applications, including the following NSF/ANSI/CAN health and hygiene standards:

• NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 – Drinking water system components*
• NSF/ANSI/CAN 50 – Pool and spa equipment
• NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 – Lead content

* NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 addresses lead-content requirements for drinking water system components. Some NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 certifications may also address NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 requirements. Confirm applicable exemptions under the Safe Drinking Water Act.