How to get UL Certification in the USA?

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Update time : 2026-04-13

What is UL certification?

UL stands for Underwriters Laboratories, founded in Chicago in 1894. It is a world-renowned independent safety science organization and a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) accredited by OSHA in the United States. In accordance with authoritative standards such as ANSI and OSHA, it conducts safety testing and certification on products to ensure compliance with globally accepted safety specifications.

UL certification is not a mandatory regulation in the United States, but it has become an important market access threshold in North America. Major platforms and retailers such as Amazon and Walmart generally require UL certification for products including electronic and electrical appliances, lighting fixtures, batteries, and building materials. Products without certification can hardly enter formal sales channels.

How to get UL Certification in the USA?(图1)

Core Types of UL Certification

(I) Three Core Product Certifications

Certification Type	English Name	Applicable Objects	Core Features	Mark Usage
Listed Certification	UL Listed	Complete finished products (household appliances, IT equipment, lighting fixtures, battery packs, etc.)	Full-item testing in accordance with safety standards to reduce risks of fire and electric shock	Can be directly printed on finished products
Recognized Certification	UL Recognized	Components and materials (power supplies, capacitors, wires, plastics, etc.)	Only evaluates component safety for finished product assembly	Marked on parts and components
Classified Certification	UL Classified	Products for special scenarios such as explosion-proof, flame-retardant, and fire-fighting applications	Testing for specific hazardous working conditions; not a general safety certification	Applicable scope must be marked

(II) Other UL Certifications

• Facility Certification: Evaluates the safety compliance of production sites

• Process Certification: Audits safety standards for production processes

• Personnel Certification: Safety qualifications of relevant practitioners

• System Certification: Overall safety system for products and processes

UL Certification vs. NRTL and Amazon Requirements

• NRTL Certification: OSHA stipulates that workplace electrical products require NRTL certification. UL is a mainstream NRTL organization, and its certification is mutually recognized with MET, CSA, and other certifications in the North American market.

• Amazon Requirements: Lithium batteries, electric tools, energy storage products, etc., usually need to meet standards such as UL 1642, UL 2054, and UL 62133-2 and provide certification reports.

ul testing Process

1. Submit product specifications, product images, and other materials to JJR engineers

2. Engineers evaluate testing standards, quotations, and lead times

3. Sign the contract and the client arranges payment

4. Send samples to the JJR Laboratory

5. The laboratory conducts testing

6. Issue an electronic report for client confirmation

7. Upon confirmation of no issues, issue an official UL test report

ul certification cost, Timeline and Validity Period

1. Cost Composition

• Initial Testing Fee: Starting at approximately USD 899 for general electronic and electrical products; higher for complex products

• Annual Maintenance Fee: Including factory inspection, file maintenance, and mark usage fees, totaling around USD 20,000–30,000 per year

The final cost is affected by product type, applicable standards, and number of models.

2. Certification Timeline

• Conventional Products: Testing takes approximately 2–3 weeks; the overall process lasts 1–3 months

• Complex Products: Energy storage systems, industrial equipment, etc., require 4–6 months

3. Validity Period

UL certification has no fixed validity period and remains valid as long as annual inspections and fees are completed on time. Retesting is required for changes to product structure or key components.

Specifications for Using UL Certification Marks

• New UL Certified Mark: Applicable to the United States, Canada, Japan, the European Union, and other regions; authenticity can be verified via the attached QR code

• Regional Marks: ULus (USA), cUL (Canada), cULus (US & Canada universal), UL-EU (EU), etc.

• Prohibition of Unauthorized Use: UL reserves the right to revoke authorization and pursue liability for uncertified or out-of-scope mark usage

UL Testing Services Provided by JJR LAB

JJR LAB is a professional third-party testing and certification laboratory with ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, as well as authoritative CMA and CNAS certificates. It provides one-stop UL standard testing, pre-testing, rectification guidance, and certification assistance services covering a wide range of categories, including consumer electronics, household appliances, lighting fixtures, batteries, motors, switches, wires, and smart home devices. With comprehensive testing capabilities and standardized, credible reports, it is the preferred partner laboratory for enterprises exporting to the North American market.

No.	UL Product Standard	Product Category
1	–	Standing Fan
2	UL 507	Table Fan
3	–	Ceiling Fan
4	UL 982	Blender
5	UL 130	Heating Pad
6	UL 499	Non-Kitchen Heating Products
7	UL 778	Water Pump
8	UL 763	Commercial Blender
9	–	Hair Curler
10	UL 859	Hair Dryer
11	–	Electric Comb
12	UL 867	Air Purifier
13	UL 962	Furniture Products
14	UL 967	Heating Mattress
15	UL 998	Humidifier
16	UL 1004	Electric Motor
17	UL 1017	Vacuum Cleaner
18	UL 1026	Kitchen Heating Appliances
19	UL 1082	Kettle
20	UL 1082	Coffee Maker
21	UL 1083	Oven
22	UL 1083	Deep Fryer
23	UL 1278	Electric Heater
24	UL 1310	Class 2 Circuit Boards
25	–	Adapter
26	UL 1431	Electric Toothbrush
27	UL 1450	Blower
28	UL 1647	Massage Gun
29	UL 2021	Massager
30	UL 4200a	Fixed Electric Heater
31	UL 4200A	Remote Control
32	UL 153	Portable Lighting Fixtures
33	ul 1598	Fixed Lighting Fixtures
34	UL 8750	LED Lighting Fixtures
35	–	Refrigerator
36	UL 60335-2-24	Ice Maker
37	–	Heat Pump
38	UL 60335-2-40	Dehumidifier
39	–	–
40	UL 498A (Ed.2, REV. 2020)	Adapter, Converter, Conversion Plug, Travel Adapter
41	UL 498A (Ed.2, REV. 2021)	Adapter, Converter, Conversion Plug, Travel Adapter
42	UL 498 Ed. 16 (2024)	Wall Outlet, Plug, Cable Connector, Power Socket
43	UL 1363 Ed. 6 (2023)	Power Strip, Portable Power Strip, Household Power Strip, etc.
44	UL 61058-1, Edition 5 (2017)	Switches for Lighting Fixtures, Switches for Household Appliances, Rocker Switches
45	UL 61058-1, Edition 5 (2021)	Switches for Lighting Fixtures, Switches for Household Appliances, Rocker Switches
46	UL 61058-1-1, Edition 1 (2017)	Mechanical Switches for Household Appliances
47	UL 61058-1-1, Edition 1 (2024)	Mechanical Switches for Household Appliances
48	UL 61058-1-2, Edition 1 (2017)	Electronic Switches for Household Appliances
49	UL 61058-2-1, Edition 1 (2022)	Cord Switches
50	UL 60730-1 (Ed.6, REV.2024)	Controllers for Smart Home Appliances, Smart Sockets, Smart Switches, Motion Sensors, Wireless Controllers, Dimmer Switches, Dimmers, Central Control Switches, Smart Central Control Panels, Sand Filter Head Controllers, etc.
51	UL 60730-2-9, Edition 4 (2021)	Thermostats, Underfloor Heating Thermostats, Air Conditioner Thermostats, Heat Pump Thermostats, Electric Heating Thermostats
52	UL 61010-1 third edition, Revisions, July 19, 2019	Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use – Part 1: General Requirements
53	ANSI/CAN/ul 2743:2020	Safety Standard – Portable Power Packs
54	ANSI/NEMA/IEC 60974-5-2021	Arc Welding Equipment – Part 5: Wire Feeders
55	ANSI/NEMA/IEC 60974-6:2019	Arc Welding Equipment – Part 6: Limited Duty Manual Metal Arc Welding Power Sources
56	ANSI/NEMA/IEC 60974-1:2019	Arc Welding Equipment – Part 1: Welding Power Sources
57	UL 60974-1:2019	Arc Welding Equipment – Part 1: Welding Power Sources
58	UL 62368-1:2025	Audio, Video, Information and Communication Technology Equipment – Part 1: Safety Requirements
59	UL 62368-1:2025	Audio, Video, Information and Communication Technology Equipment – Part 1: Safety Requirements
60	UL 62368-1:2025	Audio, Video, Information and Communication Technology Equipment – Part 1: Safety Requirements
61	UL 1310:2018 Ed.7 June 09,2022	Class 2 Power Supplies
62	UL 1012:2010 Ed.8+July 30,2025	Non-Class 2 Power Supplies
63	UL 2089 Third Edition, Revisions April 25,2023	Standard for Vehicle Chargers
64	UL 1564 Edition 5, Revisions February 13,2024	Safety Requirements for Industrial Battery Chargers
65	Appliance Efficiency Regulations (California Code of Regulations, Title 20, Sections 1601 through 1608)	Appliance Efficiency Regulations 2016
66	10 CFR Parts 429 and 430 Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Television Sets; Proposed Rule	10 CFR Parts 429 and 430 Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Television Sets – Proposed Rule
67	10 CFR 429 and 430, Appendix Z to Subpart B of 10 CFR Part 430	Requirements for No-Load Mode Power Consumption and Average Load Mode Efficiency for External a.c.-d.c. and a.c.-a.c. Power Supplies
68	Appliance Efficiency Regulations (California Code of Regulations, Title 20, Sections 1601 through 1608)	Appliance Efficiency Regulations
69	UL 60335-1 Edition 7, December 11, 2025	Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Part 1: General Requirements
70	UL 60335-2-29 Edition 1, September 29, 2023	Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Particular Requirements for Battery Chargers
71	UL 94 Edition 7, January 05, 2024	Plastics for Parts in Devices and Appliances – Flammability Testing
72	UL 1642:2020	Lithium Batteries
73	UL 2054 Ed.3: 2021 REV.1: 2022	Household and Commercial Batteries
74	ul 2056:2020	Safety Outline of Assessment for Portable Power Banks
75	UL 62133-1:2020	Primary Cells and Batteries Containing Alkaline or Non-Acid Electrolytes – Safety Requirements for Primary Cells or Batteries Thereof for Use in Portable Sealed Equipment – Part 1: Nickel Series
76	UL 62133-2:2020	Primary Cells and Batteries Containing Alkaline or Non-Acid Electrolytes – Safety Requirements for Primary Cells or Batteries Thereof for Use in Portable Sealed Equipment – Part 2: Lithium Series
77	UL 4200A: 2023	Safety Standard for Lithium Technology in Products Incorporating Button or Coin Cells
78	–	–
79	astm f2923-20	Children’s Jewelry
80	ASTM F963-23	Children’s Toys
81	–	Mains-Powered IT/AV Products
82	–	Adapters (Powered IT/AV Products, Non-Powered)
83	UL 62368-1:2025	Built-in Battery-Powered IT/AV Products
84	–	Wireless Charger
85	–	Wireless Charger with Rechargeable Battery
86	UL 94	Non-Metallic Materials
87	UL 4200A: 2023	Consumer Products with Button or Coin Cells

For reliable UL testing services, JJR LAB is highly recommended. As an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory with CMA and CNAS qualifications, JJR LAB provides full-category UL standard testing and one-stop compliance solutions for enterprises, facilitating the quick and smooth entry of products into the North American and global markets.