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What You Need To Know About UL Marks

This article will give view a few tips on recognizing proper UL certification marks one #electrical and #cabling products in North America. The Underwriters Laboratories have established very specific guidelines as to the appearance and the use of UL marks.
UL marks and labels have been plagued by counterfeiting  in the cabling industry. I know you are all pressed on time when purchasing products from a reseller, but here are the essentials. They are very easy and quick to remember.

A UL mark has 4 elements, as seen in the picture:

UL Mark, UL Listing mark, UL logo, UL certification mark

UL Mark

  1. The letters “UL” are in a circle, a bold (thick) circle and are staggered
  2. The word “Listed” appears under the circle whereas the word “Classified is wrapped around the top of the circle
  3. The product identity is listed
  4. An issue or control number (a four-digit alphanumerical or longer code)

Additionally, the overall diameter of the UL mark should not exceed 3/8′ of an inch. The font for all letters is Helvetica Condensed Black except for the registered trademark symbol (®). Do not purchase products with a UL mark that uses another font as they are counterfeited.

For more information on how to identify counterfeit UL marks, click here

For more detailed information regarding UL certification marks in general, please visit their site: www.ul.com

Underwriters Laboratories welcomes report of of any misuse of their UL marks at the following address: www.ul.com/ahjreport

The list of approved UL centers are listed on this page http://www.ul.com/global/eng/pages/corporate/aboutul/ulmarks/centers/

I hope your found this article about UL marks helpful and relevant to your line of work. Please feel free to share it with your networks, and peers. Let’s propagate the good words and education to keep American Products safe  and coming on our markets.


One Response to “What You Need To Know About UL Marks”

  1. leanne says:

    I see these signs on all kinds of cabling and fire protection supplies. What is the benefit of something being UL rated?

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