Products exported to the United States to see, here are the certification you need!

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2020-09-27 17:37

In the past one or two years, Sino-US trade has been artificially affected. The total volume of Sino-US transactions has dropped significantly compared with previous years. However, because of the huge total volume of Sino-US transactions and the high added value of products exported to the United States, there are still many domestic companies exporting their products to the United States. Recently, many customers have consulted about the relevant policies of our products exported to the United States. The products they export include electronic products, home decoration products, toys, disinfection products, etc. So what certification or registration is required to export products to the United States? This article will help you sort out in detail.

The main certification types exported to the United States are shown in the table below:

Serial Number	Certification Name	Scope of Certification	Whether mandatory
1	FCC certification	Charged Products	Mandatory
2	CPSIA Certification	Toys, children's products	Mandatory
3	DOE Certification	Cover basic products	Mandatory
4	DOT Certification	Motor Vehicles and Accessories	Mandatory
5	CEC Certification	California Energy Efficiency Certification	Mandatory
6	California 65	Hazardous Materials Testing in California	Mandatory
7	FDA Testing	Food, Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals	Voluntary
8	UL certification	Cover basic products and control safety regulations	Voluntary
9	ETL certification	Electrical and electronic products, control safety regulations	Voluntary
10	cTUVus certification	Electrical and electronic products, control safety regulations	Voluntary
11	MET Certification	Audio and video products, industrial control products, lighting, small household appliances, communication products, medical products, testing equipment, etc.	Voluntary
12	Energy Star Certification	Lighting, home appliances, electronics	Voluntary
13	GreenGuard认证	Building materials, building products; interior decoration materials; furniture; electronic and electrical products; cleaning supplies, etc.	Voluntary

FCC certification

FCC certification is a certification regulated by the Federal Communications Commission of the United States Government, which mainly tests electromagnetic compatibility and RF. The certification is mandatory, so the export of live products into the U.S. market, you must do FCC certification.

CPSIA Certification

CPSIA certification is a consumer goods act signed by former US President Bush. It is mandatory. Toys and children's products must be tested by CPSC accredited testing institutions to ensure lead-free, phthalates and other harmful substances, and protect children from harmful substances. Amazon toy products in the United States will require CPSIA certification before they can be sold on shelves.

DOE Certification

DOE is a mandatory certification by the U.S. Department of Energy. Products in the list must be DOE certified, such as chargers, power adapters, televisions, refrigerators, air conditioners, etc.

CEC Certification

CEC certifies the energy efficiency standards of California, and products sold to California need to meet CEC energy efficiency requirements in order to save energy, improve efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

California 65

The full name of California Act 65 is the "Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Substances Compulsory Act". It is a protection act for drinking water and food in California, USA. It controls harmful substances including lead, cadmium and other toxic substances. Common customer requirements for testing glassware, ceramic products, children's products, exterior decoration materials and other products.

FDA Registration and Testing

FDA is the Food and Drug Administration, authorized by the US federal government, responsible for the safety of drugs, food, cosmetics and instruments in the United States. Note that FDA has testing and registration, and there is no so-called certification.

UL certification

UL certification of the United States local veteran well-known UL certification institutions, in the United States market recognition is very high. UL is a voluntary certification, for the safety of products and materials certification, UL certification scope is very wide, from large machinery and equipment, to parts and materials can apply for UL certification. The cost of UL application is relatively expensive, and the cost of testing, factory inspection and archives is also high, and the cycle is longer.

ETL certification

ETL SEMKO is part of the Intertek organization. As long as any electrical, mechanical or electromechanical product has an ETL inspection mark, it indicates that it has been tested and conforms to relevant industry standards. Compared with UL certification, ETL certification is relatively low in North America, but the cost is also lower and the application time is shorter. The scope of control includes audio and video, lamps, home appliances, information products, power tools, medical products, testing instruments, etc.

cTUVus certification

cTUVus certification is the North American certification of TUV Rheinland Rhine Company. Although the market popularity is not as large as UL's, the certification cost is relatively low and the application time is relatively short. The scope of control includes audio and video, lamps, home appliances, information products, power tools, medical products, testing instruments, etc.

MET Certification

The full name of MET certification is Maryland Electrical Testing. The logo is applicable to the US and Canadian markets. It controls audio and video products, industrial control products, lighting fixtures, small household appliances, communication products, medical products, power tools, testing equipment, etc.

Energy Star Certification

Energy Star certification is a voluntary program promoted by the U.S. Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency to conserve energy. Test items include safety, EMI, surge, noise, and light performance. It is common for LED lighting customers to require this certification. Light performance test requirements include relatively high duration.

GreenGuard认证

The GREENGUARD certification standard is an internationally recognized voluntary standard that establishes requirements for indoor low-emission products, such as building materials, decoration, furniture, cleaning products and electronic equipment. Emission standards vary by product formulation and use. These standards are maintained by UL Environmental Services and are incorporated into health emissions standards established by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), California, and other reputable public health agencies.

Note that the "Hazardous Chemicals Safety Law" and three technical guidelines including the "Technical Guidelines for Environmental and Health Hazard Assessment of Chemical Substances" are soliciting opinions!

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