1, PGAA is a special system, in fact, is a system of authorization to print UL logo, that is to say, you in the label above the printing of UL this logo , then you the company must have PGAA this authorization.
2, only PGAA authorization can only say that you have the right to print the UL logo on the surface of the label, the specific label used to the substrate, ink, glue, laminating and other combinations also need to be certified through the PGDQ2/8 or PGJI2/8 test.
UL Certification was created by UL, LLC, a global testing and certification organization and standards development organization [1]. Since its founding in 1894, UL has published nearly 1,800 safety, quality and sustainability standards, more than 70 percent of which have become U.S. national standards, and is the developer of Canada's national standards. UL's unique expertise in standards development has been widely recognized in the industry for more than a century. [3]
In summary, it is primarily engaged in product safety certification, the ultimate goal of which is to contribute to the marketplace by obtaining commodities with a reasonable level of safety, and to ensure the safety of persons, health, and property. Product safety certification as an effective means of eliminating technical barriers to international trade, UL to promote the development of international trade also plays a positive role.
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UL Listing Mark
Mainly used in the consumer can be purchased directly from the market of the general end-products, such as home appliances, computers, heaters, fuses, power boards, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers and other products. Products bearing the UL Listing Mark indicate that a representative sample of the product complies with the relevant UL safety standard. This series of Marks includes the U.S., Canadian and U.S.-Canada Marks. [5]
UL Classification Marks
The UL Classification Marks are required when a product has a specific hazard, a specific attribute, a limited or special use condition, or even when a product is regulated by statute. The Classification Mark relates to one or more of the following requirements: specific risks, such as injury or death, fire, etc.; performance under specific conditions; specific code requirements; specific standards, etc. Common products include fire doors, fire hydrants, medical devices, and ice machines. This series of marks contains three marks for the United States, Canada and the U.S.-Canada region . [5]
UL Recognized Component Marks
Mainly used in finished product assembly plants or other component factories using parts products, such as plastics, capacitors, printed circuit boards, complex high-tech parts and industrial control parts. UL Component Certification provides an objective means of demonstrating that a component meets applicable regulatory requirements, helps component suppliers create added value, and reduces time-to-market for products that use UL Recognized Components. [
Ul Upgraded Marks
Ul Upgraded Marks consolidate multiple UL certifications from different regions into a single mark, allowing one mark to "carry" multiple certifications from different regions. Each Mark has a unique identifier that provides more detailed certification information for specific products. UL's upgraded Marks of Approval incorporate additional certification categories, provide traceability and smart marking capabilities. [5]
The UL Verified Mark
The UL Verified Mark provides objective, scientifically-based, third-party testing and verification of a manufacturer's marketing claims for its products, such as performance, quality, functionality, and other claims. [5]
UL GREENGUARD Certification Mark
UL GREENGUARD is a certification for the low release of chemicals from indoor products, ensuring that the release of chemicals from a product meets minimum threshold requirements. UL GREENGUARD applies to more than 480 product types in 26 industries, including building materials, upholstery, furniture, janitorial products, and electronic equipment. [5]
UL ECOLOGO Certification Mark
The ECOLOGO Certification is a third-party audit and certification of products based on UL's multi-attribute certification standard for the product lifecycle, ultimately certifying a product's green performance. The certification evaluates more than 350 codes and standards and includes a number of programs for green building, environmental codes, responsible sourcing, green certification and more. [5]
UL Environmental Claims Verification Mark
UL Environmental Claims Verification is the verification of a product's environmental performance in a specific area, and allows qualified companies or manufacturers to use the UL Environmental Claims Verification Mark on product packaging and marketing materials. Specific aspects include: percentage of bio-based, recyclable material content, rapidly recyclable materials, zero waste to landfill, VOC content, etc. [5]
UL Environmental Product Declaration Mark
The UL Environmental Product Declaration was developed under the Product Category Rule (PCR) to provide manufacturers with a credible environmental transparency report that contains environmental information about a product's full life cycle (LCA), from material selection to post-life cycle disposal. [5]