If you are manufacturing electrical equipment for the North American market, you have faced this question: ETL Certification or UL Certification? Both are marks of safety approved by OSHA (NRTL). However, choosing the right certification can save you months of waiting and thousands of dollars—without losing market access. In this guide, we break down the ...

A Complete Guide for North American Importers Sourcing from China ETL stands for Electrical Testing Laboratories, founded by Thomas Edison in 1896. Today, the ETL mark is owned and issued by Intertek, a globally recognized testing and certification organization. The ETL mark indicates that a product has been tested and meets the safety standards required for the North ...