UL and VdS Sign a Mutual Data Acceptance Agreement
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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
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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
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SOURCE: UL
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