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NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

-- This new relationship enables manufacturers to reduce repeated tests, costs

and time to the European market

UL (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3335036-1&h=1296801908&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ul.com%2F&a=UL), the global safety science leader, announced today that it has signed a data

acceptance agreement with VdS (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3335036-1&h=2943028531&u=https%3A%2F%2Fvds.de%2Fen%2F&a=VdS), an organization specializing in fire detection, suppression, security and

natural disaster prevention. VdS also offers risk assessments, on-site

inspections and certifications of products, companies and professionals. The

agreement covers a range of European standards pertaining to fire detection and

alarm system testing and product certification, including the EN54 series. UL

or VdS can use testing data that the other laboratory generates to reduce

repeated tests, costs and time to market.

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"We've listened to our customers and heard the message about reducing market

access costs and the time to market. So, we are pleased to announce a mutual

data agreement with VdS," said Chris Hasbrook, vice president and general

manager of UL's Built Environment group. "We like what VdS represents and share

similar values, and this relationship is something our customers support. It is

a great move for both organizations and, more importantly, for our customers,

who will now be able to access markets that they might not have considered

previously."

Prior to this agreement, manufacturers who had already received UL Marks were

required to retest products with VdS to enter the Central European market

(Germany, Austria, Switzerland) which could take an extended period of time.

With the newly signed data acceptance agreement, VdS can accept UL testing to

European standards which could significantly reduce the time to market in

Central Europe.

VdS clients will, based on this agreement, get the benefit of UL accepting the

VdS data for the issuance of the UL-EU Mark and UL AU Mark, as well as the UK

CPR Certificate that will give the client ability to apply UKCA marking.

Furthermore, mutual UL/VdS clients will receive broader market access by

applying the UL and VdS Marks to their products.  

Dr. Robert Reinermann, CEO at VdS, said, "The signing of this mutual data

acceptance agreement is a great step forward for both VdS and UL, whose focus

on safety and quality matches our own ideals. This agreement will help our

clients access new opportunities and streamline the process of certification."

VdS's customers include industrial and commercial businesses in many

industries, including leading international manufacturers, system houses,

professional specialists and banks and insurers. Find more information about

VdS here (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3335036-1&h=3304583567&u=https%3A%2F%2Fvds.de%2Fen%2Fabout-vds&a=here).

About UL

UL is the global safety science leader. We deliver testing, inspection and

certification (TIC), training and advisory services, risk management solutions

and essential business insights to help our customers, based in more than 100

countries, achieve their safety, security and sustainability goals. Our deep

knowledge of products and intelligence across supply chains make us the partner

of choice for customers with complex challenges. Discover more at UL.com (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3335036-1&h=1900988599&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ul.com%2F&a=UL.com).

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UL

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SOURCE: UL