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Intertek Launches ETL Component Certification Program for Manufacturers

In February 2026, Intertek, a global leader in quality assurance services based in London, UK, announced the introduction of a new certification service called the ETL Component Certification Program. This initiative aims to extend the rapid and high-quality ETL safety certification that has been traditionally provided for finished products to the electrical components sector, which includes power supplies, switches, and control modules. The program significantly shortens lead times for obtaining certification, facilitating faster product launches in domestic and international markets.

Background and Objectives

Recently, the electrical and electronic equipment market has witnessed a rapid shortening of product life cycles alongside accelerated technological innovation. Manufacturers are increasingly pressured to strike a balance between ensuring safety and maximizing speed to market. For component manufacturers, the ability to quickly secure reliable certifications for global supply chains is a critical factor that influences acceptability by finished product manufacturers and overall competitive strength.

Historically, the certification processes for components and finished products have been conducted separately, often resulting in overlapping testing and evaluation efforts. This not only raises costs but also delays market entry. To address these challenges, Intertek has leveraged its extensive expertise in ETL certification, along with its global network of testing laboratories, to expand its scope into the components sector. By unifying the certification processes for components and finished products, the company aims to reduce manufacturing delays, enhance production efficiency, and establish first-mover advantages in the market.

Program Overview

The ETL mark is widely recognized as a certification mark that denotes the safety and technical excellence of electrical products across various countries, particularly in North America. This program will ensure the following:

• - Comprehensive support for a wide range of electrical components, including power supplies, switches, and control modules.
• - Enhanced efficiency in the review process through the integration of component and finished product certification.
• - Technical support based on scientific evidence to assist manufacturers from the design phase.
• - A significant reduction in lead times for certification acquisition.

Furthermore, for electrical manufacturers with complex product portfolios, Intertek will provide a one-stop solution ranging from identification of certified components to procurement support. This streamlined approach will enable companies to efficiently secure access to global markets without needing to make individual requests to multiple agencies.

In addition to safety certifications, the program will also facilitate compliance with various requirements, such as:

• - Performance testing
• - Retailer program compliance
• - Wireless/EMC testing
• - Energy efficiency assessments

By offering these comprehensive services, companies can minimize delays and navigate global markets more effectively.

Comments from Leadership

Sunny Rai, President of Intertek Electrical, Connected World & Transportation Technologies, remarked, "Components are the heart of today’s innovative electrical products. By expanding our pioneering ETL certification program to components, we create the safest and fastest route to market for electrical products, providing optimal value to both our clients and end-users precisely when they need it."

Tomoya Kimura, Country Manager of Intertek Japan, added, "For manufacturers in Japan, achieving a balance of safety and speed to market remains an ongoing challenge. Particularly in the components sector, quickly obtaining reliable certifications within global supply chains can be a source of competitive strength. With the launch of this program, we will offer meticulous local support to help Japanese component manufacturers leverage the brand value of the ETL mark and rapidly enter overseas markets."

About Intertek

Intertek is a leading quality assurance service provider headquartered in the UK. Utilizing a network of over 1,000 laboratories and offices across more than 100 countries, we deliver optimized assurance, testing, inspection, and certification solutions tailored to our clients' operations and supply chains. Our mission is to bring quality, safety, and sustainability to the world, supporting sustainable and functioning business operations through mission-critical quality assurance services 24/7.

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