Does UL assist manufacturers who plan to market internationally in understanding and complying with international standards?
UL offers the following test services through its International Compliance Services (ICS) Program: • Concurrent Recognition or Listing and Classification Service — Products for distribution in the United States as well as for export can be investigated for compliance concurrently with UL and published international standards such as IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) and ISO (International Standards Organization). If the product complies with UL and international standards, it is permitted to display a special UL Mark indicating compliance with both Standards. Product inspections at the factory are required by UL’s Follow-Up Services. • Classification Service– Some products produced for export only may require a UL Classification Mark to show that UL has found them to comply with published international standards only. The Mark will identify the particular international standard to which the product has been investigated. In this case, there is no investigation to UL Sta
