How to Get a UL Listing for Your Product
Underwriter Laboratories provides an important service to both manufacturers and consumers by endorsing products that are both safe and well built. This rewards quality manufacturers and protects consumers from dangerous and low quality products. Fortunately, the process of submitting products for testing is straightforward.
First: Submitting a quote request
To begin the process, you must submit a “Request for Quote,” describing your product and your company. The choice of company name is important as this name is printed along with the UL mark on the final product. After UL has evaluated the application, they can provide pricing information for the product’s certification process.
Second: Forming a relationship with your team
When you submit a product to UL, the entire process is handled by a single team. At the start, it is important to establish a good relationship with this team so that they can guide you through the process. This team needs to have frequent conversations with your engineers, so make sure to introduce them as soon as possible.
Third: Navigating the testing process
UL then subjects your product to a series of tests to make sure it meets every requirement. In cases where products do not pass testing, UL provides detailed feedback to help you improve your design or manufacturing process. If you have any concerns about how the tests were conducted, you can contact the service department and raise those concerns without fear of reprisal.
Fourth: Displaying the UL mark
Once the process is complete, you may display the UL mark on the finished product. This comes with several requirements, so make sure to speak with a UL representative when you have decided on how to display the mark.