Certification Introduction
TUV Süd cTUVus certification is the North American certification mark of TUV Süd. As long as it has been accredited by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) as a testing and certification body of NRTL (National Recognized Testing Laboratory), it can conduct testing and certification services for products entering the US and Canadian markets. Qualified in the same way as other NRTL agencies (e.g. UL, CSA), thus helping products successfully enter the US and Canadian markets. All NRTL marks (cTUVus, UL, CSA, ETL, cNEMKOus) are equivalent.
As an authorized laboratory of the TUV Süd, ITL can carry out testing of cTUVus certification for products according to customer needs, and issue test reports.
Difference between cTUVus, UL and ETL certification
project | UL | cTUVus | ETL |
use standard | UL2054; UL1642; UL61558; UL62368.1 (the combined standard of UL60950 and UL60065), etc. | ||
Certification | US NRTL (Nationally Recognized Laboratory) and Standards Canada SCC | ||
Certification Market | North America (US and Canada) | ||
Certification and Testing Organization | UL laboratory tested | ITL test | ITL test |
Application time | 5-12 weeks | 2-3 weeks | 2-3 weeks |
application fee | More expensive than the others | The cost is more favorable | The cost is more favorable |
Advantage | Native American organization, the most recognized | International certification body, | Native American institutions, highly recognized |
disadvantage | Because it is an old-fashioned institution, the testing, | North American market brand awareness is | The North American market reputation |
