You already know many of our
product features. In fact, many of them may play a
role in your decision to buy our product. However,
there is another important product feature that is
not as obvious—the ETL Listed Mark found on many
of our products.The
presence of the ETL Listed Mark on our products
show that Teca has undergone and passed testing to
rigorous industry product safety requirements.
It’s an important step in the product cycle
because and demonstrates our commitment to the
safety and quality of our products.
Is product safety testing
mandatory?
Within North America product
safety testing is mandatory before entry into the
U.S. and Canadian markets. However, the choice in
testing partners to conduct the testing is ours.
We chose the ETL Listed Mark, provided by Intertek,
for a few reasons:
· The ETL Listed Mark is
recognized by all Authorities Having Jurisdiction
(AHJs) including building code officials, fire
marshals, and inspectors across North America;
· The ETL Listed Mark is
accepted by all major North American retailers;
· Intertek is recognized by
the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) as a Nationally Recognized Testing
Laboratory (NRTL);
· Intertek is accredited by
the Standards Council of Canada as an accredited
Testing Organization and Certification Body.
What’s the difference between the ETL Listed
and UL Listed Marks?
There is no difference. Both
marks indicate that a product meets the minimum
requirements of widely accepted product safety
standards, determined through independent testing
by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL).
Are manufacturers required to use UL for their
compliance testing?
No. Manufacturers have a
choice in their testing providers. The only major
requirement is that the laboratory performing the
testing is an OSHA recognized NRTL.
How can I learn more about the mark?
The ETL Listed Mark is the
legal equivalent to the UL and CSA Listed Marks.
A product bearing
the ETL Listed Mark is determined to have met the
minimum requirements of prescribed product safety
standards.
Intertek, ETL SEMKO - Product Testing and
Certification
How can I learn more about the NRTL Program?
The NRTL Program is part of
the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration’s directive to ensure products are
safe for use in the U.S. workplace. It recognizes
the capabilities of private-sector organizations
to determine whether a specific product meets
safety standards developed by the American
National Standards Institute (ANSI), Underwriters
Laboratories (UL), and others.
http://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/index.html
How can I learn more about
Intertek and the ETL SEMKO division?
Intertek Group plc is an
international testing, inspection and
certification organization with laboratories
around the world. The ETL SEMKO division of
Intertek conducts product safety testing and
certification, EMC testing and performance testing
for manufacturers of household appliances, HVAC
equipment, cables and wiring accessories,
industrial machinery, medical devices, lighting,
telecom, automotive, semiconductor and building
products.
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