Certification mark

ETL is the abbreviation for Electrical Testing Laboratories. The ETL laboratory was founded by American inventor Edison in 1896 and enjoys a high reputation in the United States and the world. Like UL and CSA, ETL can test and issue ETL certification marks in accordance with UL standards or American national standards, and can also issue composite certification marks in accordance with UL standards or American national standards and CSA standards or Canadian standards at the same time. The "us" in the lower right indicates that it is applicable to the United States, the "c" in the lower left indicates that it is applicable to Canada, and both "us" and "c" are applicable to both countries.

Application criteria

As long as any electrical, mechanical or electromechanical product carries the ETL mark, it indicates that the product has reached the minimum requirements of the generally recognized product safety standards of the United States and Canada, and it has been tested to meet the relevant product safety standards.

ETL also requires that its production site has been inspected, and the applicant agrees to conduct regular follow-up inspections to its factory thereafter to ensure that the product always meets this requirement.

Scope of application

company

After testing to meet the relevant product safety standards, it means that the production plant has agreed to receive strict periodic inspections to ensure the consistency of product quality, and can be sold to the United States and Canada.

Sign

(1) ETL inspection mark Any electrical, mechanical or electromechanical product with an ETL inspection mark indicates that it has been tested and complies with relevant industry standards.

(2) ETL Listed Mark Any electrical, mechanical or electromechanical product bearing the ETL mark indicates that it has been tested and complies with relevant product safety standards

related information

ETL certification is a certification required for products to be exported to the United States and Canada. The ETL mark indicates that the product has passed the accreditation test of the NRTL of the United States and the SCC of Canada. The ETL mark recognizes that it has the same effect as the UL or CSA mark and complies with relevant safety standards. A product with the ETL listing mark means that it has met the minimum requirements of product safety standards. In addition, the ETL logo also indicates that the manufacturer's production site meets a certain range of standard requirements, and the factory audit is regularly followed up to ensure continuous consistency. ETL has been around for more than 100 years. The three letters of ETL are the abbreviations of Electrical Testing Labs (Electrical Testing Labs) founded by inventor Mr. Edison in 1896. ETL stands for innovative, influential, independent and open product testing and rich experience.

ETLus mark (only us, no c): safety mark for products entering the U.S. market cETL mark (only c, no us): safety mark for products entering the Canadian market cETLus mark: safety signs for product entering the U.S. market and Canadian market Factory inspection in the United States ETL certification needs to be inspected 4 times, Canada twice a year; if there are both, 4 times a year.

The difference between UL and ETL

Both UL and ETL represent that the product has passed the test of the Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and meets the corresponding safety standards. So the real difference is in service. As an ETL customer, you can enjoy tailor-made testing, inspection and certification services, fast operation cycles and flexible working methods. We are creating a way of working more closely with our customers so that your products can enter the market faster, smoother, and more efficiently.

ETL certification and UL certification have the same access to the North American market, but the cost of ETL certification is much lower than UL certification, generally only half of UL certification. Moreover, ETL certification product testing can be transferred through CB test reports, which can be used for you Save a lot of testing costs.

ETL certification time is also much shorter than UL certification. Under special circumstances, ETL can issue a certificate first and then conduct a factory inspection to save precious time for your product export.

common problem

Frequently asked questions about the ETL listing mark[

Why the manufacturer chooses the ETL listing mark

Manufacturers hope to have multiple options to meet their purchasing needs, and testing and certification service providers are also an important part of the selection.

Is ETL listed mark legally equivalent to UL and CSA listed mark?

The law requires that products sold in the United States be tested and certified in a nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL) designated by the Occupational Safety and Health Commission (OSHA). The function of NRTL is to provide independent evaluation, testing and certification services for various electric, gas, and fuel products.

The product is affixed with the ETL listing mark indicating that the product has reached the basic requirements of the designated safety standards. In addition, the mark also indicates that the manufacturer’s factory has complied with various compliance measures and undergoes regular follow-up inspections to verify whether the product has continuous consistency.

What is NRTL

The nationally recognized NRTL is an independent laboratory accredited by the Occupational Safety and Health Commission (OSHA), which tests products in accordance with the requirements of applicable product safety standards (such as the product safety standards established by the United States and China UL and other standard setting agencies) .

What does the ETL listing mark mean?

Simply put, the ETL listing mark means that your product has passed the tests approved by the NRTL in the United States and the SCC in Canada, conforms to the recognized national standards, and meets the most basic requirements for product sales or distribution. For distributors, retailers and customers, the ETL mark is a guarantee that products meet safety standards and have been tested and certified by third-party organizations.

Will the retailer accept the ETL listing mark?

Yes. Because the ETL listing mark is a widely accepted and recognized product conformity certificate, retailers have no reason not to accept the ETL listing mark on products. Individual retailers or distributors do not accept products with the ETL listing mark, most likely because of market misinformation-it is this kind of misinformation that has misled some manufacturers into thinking that they cannot choose their own third-party testing partners.

I’m not familiar with the ETL listing mark, what should I do?

There is no standard formula for users to better understand the ETL listing mark. Depending on the background, environment, and other details of the specific situation, the correct method varies. Some users only need to show them other products that are affixed with the ETL listing mark and are respected by everyone can be found in the "Listed Products Catalog" to eliminate their worries. Some users may insist that the UL mark is the only acceptable product conformity certificate, which requires a more comprehensive explanation of the true legal requirements implied by third-party product safety testing. Tell them about the NRTL plan and explain to users that the product safety certification plan includes the same testing, listing, labeling and follow-up inspection services as UL.

Which countries accept the ETL mark

In the United States and Canada, the ETL mark is a widely accepted product conformity certificate.

Does the entire North America region accept the ETL listing mark?

Since the ETL listing mark is a widely recognized and accepted certification that products meet safety standards, retailers, inspectors, and the authority with jurisdiction (AHJ) all accept ETL listed products.

History of ETL Listed Mark

"ETL" has a history of more than 100 years. When manufacturers apply for the ETL listing mark for their products, the letters "ETL" also bring them a history full of innovation, influence and independence. In fact, the original electrical test laboratory (ETL) was founded by Thomas Edison in 1896.

The electrical testing laboratory was established to solve the safety and performance issues of the lamp. Edison's idea is to provide consumers with assurance through a variety of product performance and safety tests. The basic principles of the third-party lamp test method pioneered by Edison are still in use today. For example, experts monitor lamps and bulbs to determine their service life, luminous intensity, and whether they will burn or explode.