American ETL Certification

ETL refers to ETL Test Laboratories Inc.. ETL's listed products are recognized by the "Judicial Authority" and can be considered "approved." In most parts of the United States, the approval of electrical products is mandatory.
Introduction to ETL Certification
ETL SEMKO is part of Intertek Test Services Ltd., the largest company in the world.
The Quality and Commodity Inspection Organization has 240 laboratories and 469 offices in 93 countries in North America, Europe, and Asia. ETL SEMKO provides product safety detection and certification, EMC testing, product performance testing, At the same time, it provides registration of quality management systems in various industries such as medicine, HVAC, appliances, telecommunications, aviation, automation, semiconductors, building materials, and energy generation systems.
Any electrical, mechanical or electromechanical product with an ETL inspection Mark indicates that it has been tested to meet relevant industry standards. Each industry has different test standards, so it is important to consult professionals for specific product requirements. ETL inspection marks are widely used in cable products, indicating that relevant tests have been passed.
ETL certification knowledge
In most parts of the United States, the approval of electrical products is mandatory. ETL refers to ETL Test Laboratories Inc.. ETL's listed products are recognized by the "Judicial Authority" and can be considered "approved."
ETL factory inspection
ETL needs to carry out factory inspections before issuing, and will also conduct occasional follow-up factories every quarter thereafter.
The fee for the certificate license must be paid quarterly in addition to the factory inspection fee.
If necessary, inspectors can witness the re-testing or sampling of the product after testing in the laboratory.
The licensee must enter into a statutory contract(service agreement) with the ETL, which clearly defines the manufacturer's responsibilities and the conditions for the use of the continuous ETL listing and the ETL logo.
ETL Certification Application
At present, there are two ways to obtain ETL certificates. One is to pass the CB test report, or you can apply directly. The required documents are as follows:
1. Application Form
2. Copy of CB Test Certificate(Direct Application Not Required)
3. Copy of CB Test Report(Direct Application Not Required)
4. Samples
5. Other relevant test results and product data, such as: product manuals, photos, component lists, etc..
(If you pass the CB report, you need to conduct a difference test)
Introduction to American ETL Certification
ETL is an abbreviation for Electronic Testing Laboratories. ETL test
The laboratory was founded by the American inventor Edison in 1896 and enjoys a high reputation in the United States and around the world. Like UL and CSA, ETL can issue ETL certification marks based on UL standards or US national standards tests, or it can also issue composite certification marks based on UL standards or US national and CSA standards or Canadian standards tests. The "us" at the bottom right is applicable to the United States, the "C" at the bottom left is applicable to Canada, and the "us" and "C" are applicable in both countries.
Any electrical, mechanical or electromechanical product with an ETL Mark indicates that the product has met the universally recognized minimum requirements of the United States and Canada product safety standards. It has been tested to meet the relevant product safety standards; It also represents the agreement of the production plant to accept strict periodic inspections to ensure the consistency of product quality and can be sold to the markets of the United States and Canada.
ETL also required its production site to have been inspected, and the applicant agreed to conduct regular follow-up inspections of its plant thereafter to ensure that the product always meets this requirement.
Scope of application of ETL certification
Any electrical, mechanical or electromechanical product with an ETL Mark indicates that the product has met the universally recognized minimum requirements of the United States and Canada product safety standards. It has been tested to meet the relevant product safety standards; It also represents the agreement of the production plant to accept strict periodic inspections to ensure the consistency of product quality and can be sold to the markets of the United States and Canada.
ETL logo
(1) ETL inspection mark Any electrical, mechanical or mechanical or mechanical product with an ETL inspection Mark indicates that it has been tested to meet relevant industry standards. Each industry has different test standards, so it is important to consult professionals for specific product requirements. ETL inspection marks are widely used in cable products, indicating that relevant tests have been passed.
(2) ETL List Mark Any electrical, mechanical or electromechanical product with an ETL logo indicates that it has been tested to meet the relevant product safety standards and also represents the manufacturer's agreement to undergo strict periodic inspections to ensure product quality consistency. The "us" at the bottom right is applicable to the United States, the "C" at the bottom left is applicable to Canada, and the "us" and "C" are applicable in both countries.
ETL authentication related content
ETL certification is required for the export of products to the United States and Canada. The ETL logo indicates that the product has passed the certification test of the United States NRTL or Canada SCC. Intertek is one of the few licensing agencies recognized by OSHA and SCC. Our company cooperates with Intertek, acting ETL certification. The ETL logo recognizes that it has the same effect as the UL or CSA logo and complies with relevant safety standards. The fact that the product has an ETL listing logo 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 ensures continuous consistency through regular factory reviews. ETL has been out for more than 100 years. The three letters of ETL are short for Electric Testing Labs founded by the inventor Mr. Edison in 1896. ETL represents innovative, influential, independent and open product testing and rich experience.
ETLus logo(only us, no C): the security symbol for products entering the United States market cETL logo(only C, No US): the safety sign of the product entering the Canadian market cETLus sign: the safety Mark factory of the product entering the US market and the Canadian market needs to be inspected 4 times in the United States ETL certification, and Canada twice a year; There are four times a year in both.