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Intertek, a global leader in total quality assurance services, launched a new certification service for electrical component manufacturers, the ETL Component Certification Program, in February 2026. This program expands the rapid, high-quality ETL safety certification that has been offered to finished products to the component field, significantly shortening the lead time to obtain certification for electrical components such as power supplies, switches, and control modules, and supporting the speedy release of products into domestic and international markets.
In recent years, the electrical and electronic equipment market has seen a shortening of product lifecycles and an accelerating pace of technological innovation, placing greater demands on manufacturers to both “ensure safety” and “maximize speed to market.” For component manufacturers in particular, the ability to quickly obtain highly reliable certifications across the global supply chain has become a critical factor in determining whether or not their products will be adopted by finished product manufacturers and their market competitiveness.
In the past, the certification processes for components and finished products were often carried out separately, resulting in overlapping testing and evaluation and coordination costs, which resulted in longer time to market.
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To address these challenges, Intertek is leveraging its ETL certification know-how, which has earned it a high reputation for decades in the finished product field, and its global testing laboratory network to expand its scope to the parts field. By unifying the certification process for parts and finished products, the company aims to reduce manufacturing delays, improve production efficiency, and establish a first-mover advantage.
The “ETL Mark” is a certification mark that indicates the safety and technical excellence of electrical finished products and is widely recognized in North America and around the world. This program achieves the following based on the “Qualified Component Program” established by ETL.
- Supports a wide range of electrical components including power supplies, switches, and control modules
- Improved inspection efficiency through integration of parts and finished product certification processes
- Support from the design stage with scientifically based technical assistance
- Shortening the lead time to obtain certification
Additionally, for electronics manufacturers with complex product portfolios, we offer a comprehensive one-stop solution, from identifying ETL-certified parts to sourcing assistance.
In addition to safety certification, we can also provide comprehensive support for the following compliance measures:
- Performance Test
- Retailer program support
- Wireless/EMC testing
- Energy Efficiency Rating
This allows companies to efficiently secure access to global markets without having to make individual requests to multiple institutions.
SOURCE: PRTimes
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