ETL Usage Guide 2018
ETL Usage Guide 2018
ETL Usage Guide 2018
ETL CERTIFICATION
MARK USAGE GUIDE
Simple Guidelines On Using Your Product Certification Mark
You’ve done the hard work
in developing a product that
complies with applicable
standards and have been
authorized to apply the ETL
Certification Mark. Now
what? You should
merchandise the mark to
add value to your product
and your brand.
Making the Mark Work For You Use of the ETL Mark On Your Product
Congratulations! Your certification is complete ETL artwork for a certified product that you
and the terms and conditions of your create and print yourself – or have a printer
certification have been met. outside of Intertek print for you – will need to
The ETL Mark is evidence to your customers consist of the following three items:
and the Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) The ETL certification mark
that your product meets applicable standards The control number issued by Intertek for
and that a program of ongoing audits has been the applicant and manufacturer
set in place. Your ETL Certification can help combination appearing on the test report
build confidence in you and your business; we The wording for the standards to which the
encourage you to display the ETL Mark proudly product was tested (e.g. “Conforms to UL
in advertising, sales literature, and user STD XXXX” or “Certified to CSA STD XXXX”.
documentation. Properly used, it can be a The artwork can be, but is not limited to, a
powerful marketing aid. sticker‐like label, metal nameplate, laser etch,
and stamp. The ETL mark, control number, and
wording for the standards should be visible
General Guidelines for Using the ETL after the product is installed.
Mark
Any requests for additional label/marking
Ensuring proper usage of the mark is the
requirement information, ETL certification
responsibility of the Applicant, and marks, and reviewing label artwork should be
oversight/surveillance in the marketplace is sent to etl‐label.approvals@intertek.com or call
regularly conducted by Intertek to protect its 312‐283‐1691.
trademarked assets. Please remember:
The terms and conditions of your
certification take precedence over any
other Mark usage information.
ETL CERTIFICATION
MARK USAGE GUIDE
Use of the ETL Mark On Literature,
Advertising, And Other Marketing
Material
The ETL Mark may be incorporated into a wide
variety of marketing materials, ranging from
trade show displays and direct marketing, to
print and electronic brochures, user manuals,
coupons, websites, news releases, newsletters,
and much more.
Care must be taken to ensure that all
applications of the ETL Mark in your
promotional material refer only to a current,
valid certification.
There are a few easy‐to‐follow rules on the use
of the Mark:
You may enlarge or reduce the Mark
proportionally, but it cannot be changed in The ETL Certification Mark should be prominently displayed on your product’s packaging so customers
any other way. On literature, the minimum will know that you’ve taken the appropriate steps for testing, inspection, and certification.
size of reproduction should be 25mm (1”)
wide. Packaging
When the Mark is included on packaging, it
Be sure that it’s clear to a reader/buyer
which product is being referred to as clearly conveys the message that the Remember, to be eligible for your product
“certified”. Do not place the mark at model/product itself bears the Mark. to bear Intertek’s ETL certification you will
random on a catalog page full of products – Nevertheless, please remember that it is not a need:
some of which may be ETL certified and substitute or replacement for the required • Tests and evaluations (completed)
others that are not. Make it abundantly model/product marking, unless agreed with the • Certification Agreements (completed,
clear so as to not confuse the reader. local certification office. signed, dated and returned to Intertek)
Do not claim your product as “UL Certified
by Intertek” or “CSA certified by Intertek” • Any required Initial Factory Inspection
simply because the product was tested to Help Yourself (completed and successful)
UL or CSA standards. Those certification Take advantage of your model/product • Authorization to Mark certificate / Mark
marks are the trademarked property of UL certification. It is a marketing tool for you! We License (signed, dated and received by the
LLC and CSA Group, respectively. are ready to supply you with the artwork and applicant)
When the Mark is placed on a product or the usage approvals you need. If you have any To get copies of the artwork, contact your
package, 100% black or white printing is questions, please contact us. local certification office.
always acceptable, or engraved/embossed
onto the product, as suits the location of
the Mark on the product.
If you wish to include text that refers to the
Mark, or make reference to Intertek, you
must submit it to Intertek for approval.
Submit request to icenter@intertek.com
with draft samples of usage, proposed web
pages and locations, and any other
pertinent information.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
+1 800 WORLDLAB (967‐5352)
icenter@intertek.com
Intertek.com/ETL