UL certification is the U.S. Underwriters Laboratories (Underwriter Laboratories Inc.) to make the certification of the abbreviation. UL safety testing institute is the most authoritative, but also the world engaged in safety testing and identification of the larger civil institutions. It is an independent, for-profit, for the public **** safety test professional organizations.
It uses scientific testing methods to determine the various materials, devices, products, equipment, buildings, etc. on life, property and the degree of harm; to determine, write, issue the corresponding standards and help reduce and prevent the loss of life and property caused by the information, while carrying out factual research business.
UL certification in the U.S. is a non-mandatory certification, mainly product safety testing and certification, the scope of its certification does not include product EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) characteristics.
In short, it is mainly engaged in product safety certification and business safety certification business, its ultimate goal is to get for the market with a considerable level of security of goods, to ensure the safety of personal health and property to contribute. 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.
Expanded Information:
UL was founded in 1894, the initial stage of UL main fire insurance department to provide funds to maintain the action, until 1916, UL is completely self-supporting. After nearly a century of development, UL has become a world-renowned certification body, which has its own set of strict organizational management system, standards development and product certification procedures.
UL is managed by a board of directors comprised of safety experts, government officials, consumers, educators, utilities, insurance and standards department representatives, and the day-to-day work is handled by the president and vice president. UL currently operates five laboratories in the U.S., headquartered in Northbrook, north of Chicago, as well as laboratories in Taiwan, Suzhou, Guangzhou and Hong Kong.
References:
Baidu Encyclopedia-UL Certification