Type-C Data Cable UL 9990 Certification Testing

Recently, Amazon US has introduced a certification standard, UL 9990, specifically for Type-C data cables. The platform now requires all Type-C data cables sold on Amazon to pass this certification; otherwise, they will be removed from the platform.

In response to a series of electronic product fire incidents, U.S. regulatory authorities have issued laws targeting e-commerce platforms. These laws require Amazon to notify overseas sellers on its platform to provide safety compliance reports. Until a UL-standard test report is submitted, Amazon is obligated to stop the sale of uncertified products. Additionally, the test report must be issued by a laboratory accredited under ISO 17025/ILAC ISO 17025 standards.

It is important to note that UL 9990 certification required by Amazon is not an official UL certification but rather a compliance test report based on UL standards.

JJR Laboratory in China is qualified to conduct UL 9990 testing and can help you save up to 30% in costs. Feel free to contact us for more details.

What Is the Difference Between a UL Certification and a UL Test Report?

1. UL Certification:

 - Requires both product testing and factory audits

 - Quarterly inspections

 - Higher costs and longer processing times

2. UL Test Report:

 - Tests the product according to relevant UL standards

 - If the product meets the standard, a compliance test report is issued

 - Lower cost and shorter test cycle

What Are the UL 9990 Testing Items?

The UL 9990 certification includes seven key tests:

- VW-1 flame test

- 12mm flame test

- Power cord tensile strength test

- Bending test

- Standard temperature test

- Insulation withstand voltage test

- Fault current test

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