ETL is the most dynamic safety certification mark in North America. Its history can be traced back to the electrical testing laboratory founded by Thomas Edison in 1896. It has wide visibility and recognition in North America. The ETL mark is the exclusive mark of Intertek, the world's leading quality and safety organization. Products that obtain the ETL mark represent that they meet the mandatory standards of North America and can successfully enter the North American market for sale.
Introduction to ETL certification
ETL SEMKO is part of Intertek Testing Services Co., Ltd., the world's largest product and daily necessities inspection organization, with 240 laboratories and 469 offices in 93 countries in North America, Europe, and Asia. ETL SEMKO provides product safety testing and certification, EMC testing, product performance testing, and quality management for various industries such as medicine, HVAC, appliances, telecommunications, aviation, automation, semiconductors, building materials, energy generation systems, etc. System registration.
Any electrical, mechanical or electromechanical product bearing the ETL inspection mark indicates that it has been tested and complies with relevant industry standards. Each industry has different testing standards, so be sure to consult a professional for specific product requirements. ETL inspection marks are widely used in cable products, indicating that they have passed relevant tests.
Approval of electrical products is mandatory in most areas of the United States. ETL refers to ETL Testing Laboratories Inc. ETL's listed products are recognized by "Authorities Having Jurisdiction" and can be considered "approved".