ETL Approved LED Lighting Systems

What does the ETL Listed Mark mean when displayed on ADvantage LED Lighting™ fixtures?

In short, the ETL Listed Mark indicates that our ADvantage LED Lighting™ products have been tested by LSI, found in compliance with accepted national standards, and meets the minimal manufacturing requirements required for sale or distribution. The ETL Mark is assurance that the product is compliant with safety standards, having been tested and certified by a third-party organization. By informing your distributors, retailers and customers with this bit of information will enable your clientel to make an educated purchase, saving them time and money in the long run.

Do local inspectors know the ETL Listed Mark?

Yes. The ETL Listed Mark is recognized by local inspectors and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) throughout North America and also in some areas of South America. As Intertek is an NRTL recognized by OSHA, the ETL Listed Mark is an accepted alternative to UL and, as such, inspectors and AHJs recognize, acknowledge, and accept the mark as proof of product compliance.

What's the difference between the UL, CSA, and ETL Listed Marks?

Both marks demonstrate that the product that bears it has met the minimum requirements of widely accepted product safety standards as determined through the independent testing of a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). And, as part of that testing regimen, the product manufacturer has agreed to periodic follow-up inspections to verify continued compliance. The only real difference between the Marks is in the service, and services, of the testing laboratory behind them.

What is an NRTL?

A Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) is an independent laboratory recognized by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to test products to the specifications of applicable product safety standards – such as those from Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and other standards-writing bodies. An NRTL's function is to provide an independent evaluation, testing, and certification of any electrically operated or gas- and oil-fired product. Intertek is recognized as an NRTL in the United States and, in a similar capacity, as a Testing Organization (TO) and Certifying Body (CB) in Canada, and as a Notified Body in Europe.