1. ETL certification
ETL stands for Electrical Testing Laboratories, founded by Thomas Edison in 1896 and recognized by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) as a NRTL (Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory). With over 100 years of experience, the ETL certification has been widely recognized and enjoys the same high reputation as Underwriters Laboratories (UL). More and more consumers recognize it on products they purchase as a symbol of safety.
Global Fortune 100 companies including General Electric, HP, Hitatchi, IBM, LG, Panasonic, Samsung, Siemens, and Sony rely on Intertek and the ETL certification to get products tested and certified. The Mark is also accepted at all major North American retailers, including The Home
Depot, Wal-Mart, Target, JCPenney, Sears, Costco and many others.
Any electrical, mechanical or electromechanical product that bears the ETL certification indicates that it has been tested and meets the relevant industry standards.
GTG Group laboratory is recognized by Intertek. This means we're authorized to perform tests and the test data for the ETL are accepted by Intertek. Fill out our short form and get a free quote on ETL certification today!
2. ETL Listed Mark
3. More about ETL certification
Testing items varies depending on the products. For safety testing items on specific product, please fill out our short form, our expert will be glad to assist you further. Below are some of typical testing items for power supplies:
- Input test
- Temperature rise test
- Impact test
- Drop test
- Torque test
- Ball pressure test
- Limited power source (LPS) test
- Touch current test
- Ground continuity test
- Constant temperature and humidity test
- Fault test
- …
Below is a list of safety testing standards we’re capable of. And our team is always available for any general inquiries, or technical discussions regarding the following safety testing standards. Not sure which standard apply to your product? Please fill out our short form, our expert will be glad to assist further.
Power Supplies:
- For Information Technology Products: UL 62368-1;
- For Audiovisual (AV) Products: UL 62368-1;
- For Lighting Products: UL 8750;
- For Home Appliances: UL 1310; UL 1012;
- For Medical Products: UL 60601-1;
- For Industry Products (Transformer): UL 1310; UL 1012; UL 61010-1; UL 61010-2-201.
Terminal Products:
- Information Technology Equipment (ITE): UL 62368-1;
- Audiovisual (AV) Products: UL 62368-1;
- Lighting Products: UL153; UL1598; UL8750; UL1786; UL1573; UL588; UL2108; UL924;
- Home Appliances: UL 1007; UL 1005; UL 1028; UL 1083; UL 982; UL 1026;
- Medical Products: UL 60601-1;
- Industry Products (Transformers): UL 1310; UL 1012; UL 506; UL 1561; UL 1562; UL 1585; UL 1876; UL 1411; UL 397; UL 697;
- Electric Tools: UL 60745-1.
Batteries:
- Batteries for Consumer Electronics: UL 1642; UL 2054; UL 2056;
- Power Batteries: UL 2271; UL 2580; UL 1973; UL 2743.
Micromobility Devices:
- Electrical Systems for E-bikes, Powered Bicycle and Personal E-Mobility Devices; Powered Mobility Devices (E-scooters): UL 2849; UL 2272.
GTG Group assists clients through every step of the testing process. Fill out our short form and start taking advantages of our deep industry expertise and extensive technical knowledge to help expedite the process today!
Required documentation varies depending on the products. For detailed required documentation on specific product, please fill out our short form, our expert will be glad to assist you further. Below are some of typical required documentation for power supplies:
- Constructional data form (CDF) or critical components list (CCL);
- Schematic diagram;
- PCB layout;
- Labels;
- Transformer and inductor specification;
- Model list / comparison table;
- Instructions for use or installation;
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Below are the general application steps for achieving ETL certificate. Have questions or not sure where to start? Please fill out our short form, our expert will be glad to assist further.
- Request a free quote from GTG Group and settle the payment;
- Fill out the application form;
- Send the documentation and the test sample(s) to our laboratory;
- Perform test and prepare for the report;
- Once the test have passed, you will receive a notice of authorization to apply the UL mark (NOA) / notice of completion (NOC);
- NOA can ship directly with the UL Mark while NOC needs to complete the initial factory inspection before shipping with the UL Mark.
4. Factory inspection
Factory inspection is required before issuing ETL certification, and there will be an irregular follow-up factory inspection quarterly. You will need to pay for the factory inspection fee and quarterly license fees.
5. Price and lead time
You will never pay for services that you don’t need! GTG Group provides a customized quote which are tailored to each client's needs and budget. Furthermore, we can expedite the certification process by leveraging modern technologies that ensure you receive the ETL certification in a reasonably short time frame, faster than the average industry time.
However, the cost and the lead time of testing and certification varies depending on the product complexity and the testing requirements. GTG Group provides free consultation to assess your needs and provide advice on how to get started with compliance. Contact us today by filling out our short form!
6. Intertek accreditation documents
When you choose the GTG Group for testing and certification, you can be confident that you are working with a trusted and reliable partner.
Our laboratory is recognized by Intertek. This means we're authorized to perform tests and the test data for the ETL are accepted by Intertek. Testing scope we specialize in: information technology (IT) products, audiovisual (AV) products, wireless products, lighting products, power supplies, electric personal transportation vehicles, batteries, small home appliances...
7. Why choose us?
Founded in 2012, GTG Group is an independent ISO/IEC 17025 accredited product testing and certification services provider in China, providing comprehensive testing and regulatory certifications obtaining services for a wide range of products. Our goal is to certify your products and ensure their compliance with regulatory standards in order to help you access worldwide markets.