Regulatory Testing

Time to market is a critical factor in monetizing business opportunities, and its importance is growing. UL's trusted compliance expertise aids our customers in cutting through regulatory complexities, helping to create a competitive advantage. Definition With comprehensive knowledge of the regulatory requirements impacting consumer product performance, construction and composition, UL’s team of quality assurance experts help develop testing programs for a wide range of regulations including the European Union regulation on chemicals and their safe use (REACH); Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA); Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive; and China’s mandatory textiles and apparels standard (GB 18401). UL’s global regulatory testing capabilities help ensure compliance for every country in which our customers source or sell. UL is accredited by: ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board (ACLASS) The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) The China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) The California Medical Association (CMA) The Hong Kong Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (HOKLAS) Japan Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Additionally, UL is registered with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) as an accredited laboratory for CPSIA third-party testing. Benefits UL’s active involvement in the development and revision of international product safety standards and unmatched industry expertise help us identify hazards early in the production cycle to reduce product development cost and increase speed to market. Our leadership in the compliance space helps ensure that our customers meet current regulatory demands and are aware of emerging regulations.