Is UL approval needed to sell in the United States?
Is UL approval needed to sell in the United States?
(OP)
I am working on a charger power supply for a low voltage application. Without a complete redesign it will not be made completely of UL approved parts. We will probably only make and sell 500 to 1000 total. So my question is this, Is UL approval needed to sell a product or not?
~ Mitch
~ Mitch
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RE: Is UL approval needed to sell in the United States?
If it is portable equipment, I don't think UL label is required, although many retailers would not sell it without a label.
You probably are required to have FCC approval if your product produces any RF.
RE: Is UL approval needed to sell in the United States?
So to answer your question, it is not a requirement, legally. The inspector would likely not approve of the installation without some UL approval.
As far as components not being UL listed, no big deal. The whole desing must be tested as a complete product anyway for UL approval. Some UL recognized parts may reduce your UL bill but is definately not a requirement.
RE: Is UL approval needed to sell in the United States?
Keep in mind UL is an NRTL, there are several NRTLs in the US. Go to OSHA web site and search NRTL and optional companies will be listed (if your having a problem with UL).
Christopher Caserta
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RE: Is UL approval needed to sell in the United States?
Keep in mind that lots of design engineers like me want to see the listing, though. And lots of insurance companies too.
You'll greatly increase your potential market if you get the labelling, though.