ISO 17025 Accredited Test Laboratory

What is the test report issued by an ISO 17025-accredited laboratory as required by Amazon? In most cases, it refers to the UL standard test report issued by a laboratory with ISO 17025 qualification. In addition, there are test reports based on other standards, which vary according to different products and their intended uses.

ISO/IEC 17025 is for the accreditation of laboratory competence. It specifies the management and technical requirements for laboratories to ensure that they can provide accurate, reliable, and repeatable testing and calibration results. A ul report is a product safety certification report provided by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), used to verify whether a product complies with UL standard requirements.

Laboratories accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 possess high technical competence and management standards, and have passed audits and accreditation by third-party organizations. These laboratories can usually provide various types of testing and certification services, including UL certification testing. If an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory has the qualification for UL certification testing, it can conduct UL tests and issue UL reports.

Amazon Products Requiring Reports from ISO 17025 Laboratories

1. Portable Power Supply Category (Including Power Banks/Portable Power Stations; Deadline for Removal: March 10, 2026)

(1) Included Products: Regular power banks, portable power stations (outdoor energy storage power supplies, power supplies with solar/vehicle charging functions). Excluded Product: Car jump starters.

(2) Report Requirements: Issued by an ISO 17025 laboratory, complying with the corresponding safety standards, plus the un38.3 battery transportation report and BTS test checklist.

(3) Compliance Standards (Choose One of Three):

①　Power Banks: ul2056 / IEC62368-1+62133-2 / IEC62368-1+ul2054

②　Portable Power Stations: ul2743 (Exclusive for large-capacity outdoor power supplies, including AC output/photovoltaic input testing)

③　Power Banks with Wireless Charging Function: Dual standards of UL2056+UL2738

2. Adult Mobility Aids Category (Deadline for Removal: February 16, 2026)

Included Products: Adult walkers, front-wheeled rollators (This new regulation does not apply to children's models).

Report Requirements: Issued by an ISO 17025 laboratory, accurately matching the corresponding standards, with model/brand information fully consistent with the product page.

Compliance Standards:

①　Walkers: ISO 11199-1:2021

②　Front-wheeled Rollators: ISO 11199-2:2021

【High-Risk Categories】 Applicable to All Amazon Sites; ISO 17025 Report Mandatory (Required for Listing)

These products fall into high-safety-risk categories on the platform, which have a long-standing requirement for test reports issued by ISO 17025 laboratories—no exceptions.

1. Portable Electric Heating Equipment (Exclusive to US Site)

Included Products: Baseboard heaters, halogen heaters, oil-filled radiators, fan heaters, desktop portable heaters (Rated voltage ≤ 600V).

Compliance Standard: UL1278. The report must be marked with ILAC-MRA/A2LA logo and laboratory number.

2. Electronic Appliances/Battery Category (Applicable to All Sites)

Included Products: Chargers, lithium batteries, routers, smart wearable devices, LED lamps/grow lights, small home appliances such as electric kettles, microwave ovens, garment steamers, etc.

Core Standards: UL series (e.g., ul8800 for lamps, UL1005 for small home appliances, UL2054 for lithium batteries). Amazon accepts UL reports issued by ISO 17025 laboratories, without requiring direct certification by UL official.

【Other Categories Requiring ISO 17025 Reports】 (Mandatory for Platform Random Inspections/Category Audits)

These products have no mandatory listing requirements, but when subject to Amazon's background random audits or buyer complaints, the ISO 17025 report must be submitted, otherwise the products will be temporarily removed from shelves:

①　Children's Products: Toys, baby strollers, child safety seats (to be paired with CPC Certification; test reports must be issued by ISO 17025 laboratories).

②　Security Equipment: Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, security cameras.

③　Hardware Tools: Power tools, high-pressure washers, portable welding machines.

④　Medical Consumables: Medical protective gear, blood collection needles, simple physical therapy equipment (FDA registration is additionally required for US site).

Steps to Obtain UL Reports from ISO/IEC 17025-Accredited Laboratories

If you need a UL report and wish to obtain testing and certification services from an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory, you can follow these steps:

1. Find an ISO/IEC 17025-Accredited Laboratory: When searching for a laboratory, ensure it is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 and has the capability to conduct UL certification testing. You can consult local accreditation bodies or check the databases of accreditation bodies to find qualified laboratories.

2. Provide Samples and Product Information: Supply product samples that meet market sales requirements to the laboratory, along with relevant product information and specifications to facilitate ul testing.

3. Conduct UL Testing: The laboratory will perform UL testing on the samples in accordance with UL standard requirements. After the test is completed, test data and results will be collected.

4. Issue UL Report: If the samples pass the UL test and meet the requirements of UL standards, the laboratory will issue a UL report, which includes detailed test results and product compliance evaluation.

Please note that UL reports are issued by UL laboratories, while ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratories are independent entities. Therefore, when selecting a laboratory, ensure it has the qualifications to meet UL certification testing requirements and can issue test reports that comply with UL standards.