UL is open for business and is committed to serving client needs. UL has put into place modified working arrangements under guidance from public health officials to help keep our employees, customers and communities safe as we continue to deliver our services.
The rapidly emerging demands and evolving conditions of today’s business environment call for exceptional support from advisory services to remote witnessed testing and in order to help businesses continue to operate, UL offers new resources and services:
- Factory retooling
UL offers a complete range of services to support manufacturers who are adapting their processes and factories to meet new needs. UL’s experts can review plans, perform on-site evaluations to verify compliance and conduct vital checks for critical safety issues as machinery is retooled and manipulated. Read more (link to page https://www.ul.com/factory-retooling )
- COVID-19 regulatory updates for product certification
A new page has been created on UL.com to provide real-time updates and help manufacturing customers better manage product certifications and approvals. This page provides information about certifications and renewal acceptance; regulatory deviations, exceptions or extensions; and information about smaller markets and specific certification status. Find out more (link to page https://www.ul.com/resources/covid-19-regulatory-updates-product-certification )
- Use of remote technology to support the UL Data Acceptance Program (DAP)
The Data Acceptance Program (DAP) and Client Test Facility (CTF) program provide a means to accept externally generated test data in support of many certifications, including the UL Mark. UL has temporarily amended some program requirements to allow the use of remote technology. Learn more (link to page https://www.ul.com/news/dap-program-update-enables-remote-audits-and-witnessed-testing)
For a complete overview of UL’s response to COVID-19, visit UL’s support services page.
