Get the hard facts to a successful transition – from your UL experts

It is understood you are asking, “What are the ES1 voltage limits when a power supply goes into a hiccup mode (repetitive peaks) i.e., pulse off time less than…

As we know, in the context of risk of fire, the use of the term “small parts” often was the source of some confusion in IEC 60950-1.

For example,…

IEC Guide 112:2017, Guide on the safety of multimedia equipment, is produced by IEC ACOS (Advisory Committee on Safety), based on content produced by IEC TC108. …

Recently (Sept. 15, 2017) there was an affirmative vote (Approved) within IEC TC108 on the 108/688/CDV for Ed 3 IEC 62368-1.  

The Committee Draft…

UL is well represented on the National Committees for IEC TC108, in addition to the TC108 Hazard-Based Standard Development Team (HBSDT), plus we continue to…

If you are a manufacturer of Audio/Video Equipment and/or Consumer Electronics with existing product certifications and IECEE CB Reports/Certs based on Ed. No.…

On September 8, 2017 an update of the harmonized standards to demonstrate presumption of conformity with the EU LVD was published in the EU Official Journal (OJ)…

Sub-clause 4.1.1 allows for use of IEC 60065 or IEC 60950-1 certified components and sub-assemblies, but this clause is scheduled to be removed with the 3rd edition of the standard. What components will be affected by the deletion of the clause?

Yes. IEC 60065 or IEC 60950-1 certified components / subassemblies are allowed in IEC 62368-1 certified equipment through Sub-clause 4.1.1 of the new…

Early engagement helps you to avoid unforeseen costs and/or delays. Remember, products not in compliance as of the 2019 deadline may not be sold in many of the…

Here are some quick tips for understanding 62368-1:

• Read and study Clause 0, Principles of this Product Safety Standard – for an introduction…

UL offers various knowledge acquiring options, fully custom tailored to meet your needs and budget.

• Free access to a recorded webcast from UL…

Hazard-based safety engineering (HBSE) offers a new perspective on product safety. HBSE principles permeate the new IEC 62368-1 safety standard, and are primarily…

UL can help you learn what you need to do. We helped write the standard, and we can help you, too. UL is uniquely qualified to provide manufacturers with guidance…

Manufacturers save time and money through UL’s participation in the IECEE CB Scheme. With only a single safety test report for IEC 62368-1, they gain international…

As of June 20, 2019, compliance with the 2nd edition of the IEC 62368-1 safety standard is legally compulsory for all audio-visual (AV) and information and communication…

Every manufacturer of the products - or their component parts - in the table below wishing to sell their products in Europe or North America needs to adopt IEC…

IEC 62368-1 will replace the existing product safety standard IEC 60065 & IEC 60950-1. It is the new safety standard for all audio/video, information and communication…

You can help your company to understand some of the critical issues, such as:

• The new standard is mandatory in many major markets as well as…

IEC 62368-1 has been designed to positively affect the introduction of innovative products to global markets.

UL believes that the provisions of Sub-clause…