What is ECL Certification and FCC?

I believe you are looking for ETL certification, not ECL certification, as there is no ECL certification in American product certification. Therefore, I will introduce you to the three common American certification projects: ETL certification, UL certification, and FCC certification.

ETL Certification

ETL is one of the most dynamic safety certification marks in North America, with a history dating back to 1896 when Thomas Edison established the Electrical Testing Laboratories. It is widely recognized and acknowledged across North America. The mark belongs to Intertek, a leading quality and safety organization worldwide. Products bearing the ETL mark signify compliance with North American mandatory standards, allowing them to be sold in the North American market.

FCC Certification

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) was established in 1934 by the Communications Act. It is an independent U.S. government agency directly responsible to Congress. The FCC coordinates domestic and international communications through control of radio broadcasting, television, telecommunications, satellite, and cable across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. To ensure the safety of radio and wire communication products related to life and property, the FCC’s Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) provides technical support to the Commission and is responsible for equipment authorization. Many radio applications, communications products, and digital products must obtain FCC approval to enter the U.S. market. The FCC investigates and studies all stages of product safety to find the best solutions to address problems, including testing of radio devices and aircraft.

UL Certification

UL stands for Underwriter Laboratories Inc. It is the most authoritative safety testing organization in the U.S. and one of the largest independent, non-profit organizations conducting safety testing and certification globally. It mainly engages in product safety certification and operating safety validation. The ultimate goal is to contribute to market safety, ensuring products meet safety standards, thus protecting human health and property safety. As an effective means to eliminate international trade technical barriers, UL plays a positive role in promoting international trade development.

Differences Between ETL, UL, and FCC Certifications

FCC is a mandatory certification in the U.S., primarily for battery compatibility testing of wireless devices.

UL and ETL are voluntary certifications in the U.S. UL focuses on safety, while ETL focuses on energy efficiency. Whether your product requires UL or ETL certification depends on the product itself. Both certifications indicate that the product has passed testing by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and meets relevant safety standards. The main difference between the two lies in the services provided. Additionally, ETL is generally more cost-effective and has shorter processing times compared to UL.

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