Do Batteries Need To Be Ul Listed?

Do my batteries need to be certified or listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL)? No. Recently, some OEM’s have begun using the claim that batteries must be certified by UL as an artificial barrier to protect their battery sales. There is no requirement to have UL Listings on battery packs and most OEMs do not do it.

What products must be UL listed?

Specifically, the equipment addressed by UL includes the following main categories:

• Electrical components.
• Electronic equipment.
• Wire and cable.
• Appliances.
• IT.
• Fire protection and fire suppression equipment.
• Signalling alarms.
• Equipment for use in hazardous locations.

What is UL listed battery?

Batteries with a UL Listing have been tested to meet nationally-recognized safety standards. They have been tested as complete final products, though complete components suitable for factory installation also can earn this designation.

Do batteries need CE marking?

Batteries do not radiate electromagnetic radiation and as such do not require CE testing.

Is UL certification required?

There is no law in the U.S. requiring UL certification. But commercial building and electrical codes as well as retailers may require it. And if you produce a product designed to meet specific safety criteria or it might pose a safety risk, you definitely need testing.

How do you know if your UL is listed?

Check the Label

1. Look for the UL trademark!
2. Right under the UL trademark, the word LISTED or CLASSIFIED will appear in all capital letters.
3. Under LISTED/CLASSIFIED you will find what the product is.
4. Most importantly, under the product identity is the control or issue number.

What is non UL Listed?

This product is Non UL, meaning it is not Underwriters Laboratories approved, which are standards for cable and wiring. Low voltage items do not require UL inspection.

Is IEC 62133 mandatory?

Mandated by many IEC end-device standards, IEC 62133 is the de facto standard for international compliance. UN 38.3 transportation testing (see previous section) is an integral requirement, but does not need to be repeated.

Is UL2054 mandatory?

Although UL2054 is not a mandated test for products shipped into the US, it is often mandated by US end device standards and it is a pretty severe test as it requires a single fault to be applied on the battery pack. The fault is applied to a non-UL rated component.

What are UL requirements?

The UL Listed seal means that the product has been tested by UL to nationally recognized safety and sustainability standards. Additionally, it has been found to be free from a reasonably foreseeable risk of fire, electric shock in a Division 2 environment.

What is in a battery cell?

The average alkaline AAA, AA, C, D, 9-volt or button-cell battery is made of steel and a mix of zinc/manganese/potassium/graphite, with the remaining balance made up of paper and plastic. Being non-toxic materials, all of these battery “ingredients” are conveniently recyclable.

What UL 1642?

Lithium Batteries
UL 1642 (Lithium Batteries) – This standard is used for testing lithium cells. Battery level tests are covered by UL 2054. UL2054 (Household and Commercial Batteries) – For lithium batteries, UL 2054 defers all component cell level testing to UL 1642.

What is EU battery directive?

The EU Battery Directive (2006/66/EC) regulates the manufacturing and disposal of batteries and accumulators in the European Union to protect human health and the environment from hazardous substances such as mercury and cadmium.

Does OSHA require UL certification?

OSHA’s recognition of UL, or any NRTL, for a particular test standard is limited to equipment or materials (i.e., products) for which OSHA standards require third party testing and certification before use in the workplace.

Do LED bulbs need UL certification?

The challenge for LED light bulbs is to ensure that heat intensity and dissipation is comparable to that of a standard incandescent bulb. UL indicates that as long as the LED light bulb generates heat comparable to standard bulbs they are intended to replace, there should be no UL issues to consider.

What is the difference between UL Listed and recognized?

While not always straightforward, the key takeaway is that “UL Listed” is meant for self-contained products such as external power adapters and “UL Recognized” is for components comprising a larger system like internal ac-dc power supplies.

Do you need UL certification to sell US?

Though UL certification is not legally required, to sell to many retailers, imported products need to be UL certified. Some retailers will not consider products that are not UL listed.

Is UL approval acceptable in Canada?

ULC MARK. The ULC Mark is issued by Underwriters Laboratories of Canada, a member of the UL family of companies. This mark is nationally recognized in Canada for many types of products, including building materials and fire protection and suppression products.

Is UL and cUL the same?

Both are indirectly the same as UL and cUL both correspond to Underwriters Laboratories (UL), headquartered in the United States. Their initials UL represent their mark of approval on all equipment sold in the US, while in Canada their mark is represented by cUL.

Can you use non UL Listed electrical products?

The National Electrical Code requires that all items installed in a building be tested by an NRTL, generally that means UL listed. This does not apply to your personal use items, but does apply to any fixed appliances or electrical equipment that is installed within your home or commercial facility.

Is it safe to use a non UL Listed electrical products?

This doesn’t mean things are unsafe however. It just means they MAY not have been tested. Some code enforcement agencies require devices be UL listed. This includes electrical, fuel, and food safety among others.