What is field labeling?<\/h2>\n\n
In the United States and Canada, \u201cfield labeling\u201d<\/strong> refers to the process by which experts from an accredited testing laboratory conduct an individual acceptance inspection of an industrial facility, followed by the issuance of a label certifying the successful evaluation. The seal of approval issued as part of this process significantly facilitates the granting of an operating permit<\/strong> by the authorities. <\/p>\n\n <\/div> Unlike in Europe, where a declaration of conformity<\/a> in the form of the CE mark is mandatory for manufacturers of electrical equipment and components, neither such a declaration nor testing by an independent laboratory is required in the United States. The only<\/em> factor relevant to obtaining an operating permit is the decision of the locally competent authority<\/strong> (Authority Having Jurisdiction<\/a>, AHJ). In practice, however, a Field Inspection Label can go a long way toward ensuring that an operating permit is granted <\/strong>relatively quickly and without major complications <\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n AHJ inspectors are familiar with the relevant labels and know they can rely on UL’s strict standards.<\/p>\n\n U.S. companies are, of course, aware of this and therefore usually require UL certification or UL acceptance of the finished system as part of a field evaluation in their specifications<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n Occupational safety laws in the U.S. and Canada are very similar in many areas. However, there is one important exception regarding the requirement for certification of equipment and products. In Canada, these may only be placed on the market if they have been certified by a recognized testing laboratory<\/strong>. Alternatively, field labeling<\/strong> is also permitted; a self-declaration, however, is not sufficient. The regulations there are therefore even stricter than in Europe. However, UL certifications and labels intended for the U.S. are recognized in Canada just as much as the country\u2019s own CSA labels. <\/p>\n\n \t\t Our experts are here to help you, whether you need a quick answer or detailed information. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t![\"Ray,](\"https:\/\/krayer.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ray_nachdenklich_wiki.webp\")
<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\nIs field labeling required?<\/h2>\n\n
Please note: Certification is mandatory in Canada!<\/h3>\n\n
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