• By continuously adapting their standards to the latest technical developments, the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) collection provides a reliable basis for assessing the safety and quality of products and systems.

    A comprehensive and collaborative process ensures that UL Standards are both technically sound and practical to implement, which allows to them to play an important role in product safety and quality assurance.

    UL Standards cover a wide range of topics and are designed to minimize potential risks and maximize safety.

  • The UL Collection is relevant for all stakeholders in the supply chain —from product development to the end consumer. The main purpose is to ensure the safety and quality of products and to create confidence in the market.

    UL Standards cover the following areas:

    • Household appliances and HVAC systems
    • Building materials
    • Energy
    • Fire safety
    • Functional safety
    • Hazardous areas
    • Industrial systems and components
    • Safety in daily life
    • Lighting
    • Plastic materials and components
    • Wires and cables
    • Tools and appliances for plumbing and water treatment

    Manufacturing companies use UL Standards to fulfil the necessary safety and quality requirements. UL certification can also be used as a sales argument to promote confidence in products and systems and facilitate access to markets that demand high safety standards.

    Professionals in product development and technical design use UL Standards as guidelines to develop safe and compliant products. These standards help them to recognize and reduce potential safety risks during the development phase.

    Public institutions and regulatory authorities can rely on UL Standards when designing and enforcing safety regulations. These standards are often integrated into national and international legislation in order to ensure a standardized level of safety.

  • Underwriters Laboratories (UL) was founded in the USA in 1894. UL is an independent organization that focuses on the development of safety standards and the certification of products.

    UL Standards are developed using extensive research, technical analysis and by taking current scientific knowledge into consideration to ensure that the standards are both innovative and safety orientated.

    The process of creating and updating these standards involves various interest groups and experts: 

    • Committees and working groups consisting of experts from various fields including engineers, scientists, regulatory authorities and industry representatives.
    • Stakeholders such as manufacturing companies, government representatives, NGOs, consumer organizations and other representatives are involved. This involvement helps to ensure that the standards are comprehensive and practically relevant.