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Hazardous Locations

Gain the compliance credentials you need to compete in the complex global supply chain with our advisory, auditing, certification, testing, training and verification services for the HazLoc industry.

Leverage our expertise to understand applicable regulations and obtain local certification marks using your UL, C-UL, ATEX, International Electrotechnical Commission Explosive (IECEx) or National Institute of Metrology Standardization and Industrial Quality (INMETRO) certifications. UL can also help streamline the certification of custom-built hazardous location (HazLoc) equipment, including control panels, for global market access by including UL, C-UL, ATEX and IECEx certifications.

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ATEX Certification for the European Union

We can help you with ATEX certification and area classification, including applicable HazLoc directives and markings.
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EurAsian Conformity (EAC) Ex Certification

We can help you navigate through the complexities of the EAC Ex certification, which is required in order to gain access for Hazardous Locations products to the Customs Union territory.
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Field Evaluations

For products that do not have a certification or have been modified in the field a UL Field Evaluation accomplishes this required evaluation. This process is for products that are already installed or destined for installation at a designated end use site.
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Flammable and Combustible Fluids Equipment Services

We have the knowledge and expertise to evaluate, test and certify your gas and oil equipment in accordance with hundreds of standards around the world.

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Hazardous Locations

We enable manufacturers to accomplish their ultimate goal of global market access and deliver peace of mind regarding explosion hazards for users, inspectors and regulators
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Hazardous Locations Advisory Services

Advisory services may be leveraged earlier in a project value chain to reduce delays.
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Hazardous Locations Certification Mark Assistance for Asia and Africa

UL can help you learn more about the HazLoc certification requirements needed to gain access to markets in Asia and Africa.
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Hazardous Locations Equipment Testing

Global equipment testing and certification, equipment repair, field evaluations and data acceptance programs for Hazardous Locations.
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Hazardous Locations Global Market Access

We can help you streamline and accelerate your HazLoc products to global markets and minimize compliance and regulatory delays while keeping the wheels of your business turning.
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Hazardous Locations Safety Science Research

We continue to advance and support hazardous locations safety science research around the world. Leverage our extensive research services for your specialized areas of focus.
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IECEx Hazardous Areas Certification for Access to International Markets

UL is an approved test laboratory and certification body for various IECEx programs. Gain a better understanding of IECEx certification, how it compares to ATEX, and how hazardous areas are classified.
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INMETRO Hazardous Areas Certification for Brazil

Gain INMETRO certification to sell Hazardous Locations products in Brazil. We can help you meet the local ordinance, Portaria 179:2010, which sets the rules for equipment used in Hazardous Locations.
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Legal Cannabis and Cannabidiol (CBD) Industry Services

Let us help your business succeed in the legal cannabis and CBD markets. Our team will provide our expertise to help you become compliant with regulations.
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Lightning Protection Solutions

UL’s Lightning Protection offerings provide the expertise, critical knowledge and safety skills you need in the lightning protection industry.
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Offshore Oil and Gas Applications

We help advance safety for offshore oil and gas platforms, rigs and vessels. We provide a rapid response to offshore certification needs with a team of engineering experts versed in IEC– and NEC-based certification and technical requirements.
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Personnel Competency for Explosive Atmospheres

It is critical for employees working in Ex to have the knowledge and competency to properly and safely perform activities. We can issue both EFOC and CoPC.
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Production Quality Assessment for Hazardous Locations

Our production quality assessments help provide the utmost confidence and certainty for hazardous locations equipment manufacturers and their customers to meet globe regulatory requirements.
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Technical Education and Training for Hazardous Locations

Our hazardous locations technical training helps you design compliant products without the need for extensive rework. Whether you’re a newcomer or seasoned veteran, we have a broad range of HazLoc technical experts to help with all training needs.
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Training and Advisory Services for Manufacturers and Service Providers

Led by an experienced team of subject matter experts, our training and advisory services offer educational courses on industry regulations, standards and best practices via seminars, in-person classes, webinars and e-learning.
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UL and C-UL Hazardous Areas Certification for North America

Gain a better understanding of the definition of a Hazardous Location and area classification as well as the UL and C-UL Certification for North America.

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