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UL vs ETL Certification: Equal Safety, Different Recognition in North America
This article explains why UL and ETL certifications in North America provide the same level of safety assurance for electrical and EV products. Both marks test to identical UL, ANSI, and CSA standards and are equally approved by OSHA as Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories. The only real difference lies in market awareness—UL is more familiar, while ETL offers faster testing without compromising safety or compliance.