US Standard Adapter Compliance Certification Requirements and Application Process for UL 498 & UL 1363

GTS provides CCC testing and certification services: Affordable prices, professional service.

US Standard Power Strip UL Certification Standards:

• UL 498 Standard for Attachment Plugs and Receptacles
• UL 1363 Standard for Relocatable Power Taps

Scope of Standards:

1. UL 1363​ covers indoor-use, cord-and-plug-connected, relocatable power taps (RPTs) rated 250 V AC or less and 20 amperes or less. RPTs may include integrated Class 2 power supplies with integrated leads and/or connector outputs. According to the National Electrical Code NFPA 70, RPTs are used as portable power connections for cord-and-plug-connected equipment and shall not be used as fixed wiring for structures or fixed furniture (e.g., permanent countertop applications in kitchens and bathrooms).
    
2. Cord-and-plug-connected products covered by UL 1363​ that have fewer than three receptacles and are equipped with luminaires are included in the Portable Electric Luminaires standard, UL 153.
    
3. Cord-and-plug-connected products described by UL 1363​ that have fewer than three receptacles and use electromagnetic interference filters are included in the Electromagnetic Interference Filters standard, UL 1283.
    
4. Cord-and-plug-connected products described by UL 1363​ that have fewer than three receptacles and use Surge Protective Devices (SPDs) are included in Type 3 SPDs within the Surge Protective Devices standard, UL 1449.
    
5. UL 1363​ covers RPTs with more than two receptacles using SPDs, which shall also comply with the applicable requirements for cord-connected Type 3 SPDs in UL 1449.
    
6. Cord-and-plug-connected products with ground-fault protection described in UL 1363​ are included in the requirements for portable GFCIs in the Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters standard, UL 943.
    
7. UL 1363​ does not cover RPTs intended for use with medical equipment, including those using hospital-grade receptacles or plugs (see 52.1). RPTs are not for use in Category 2 (General patient care) or Category 1 (Critical patient care) spaces, or near patient care in healthcare facilities.
    
8. UL 1363​ does not cover cord-and-plug-connected products, Healthcare Facility Outlet Assemblies (HCOA), included in the Outline of Investigation for Cord-and-Plug-Connected HCOA, UL 2930. HCOA is intended as a movable power connection for cord-and-plug-connected medical electrical equipment in Category 2 or 1 spaces, including near patient care with patient equipment grounding points in healthcare facilities.
    
9. UL 1363​ does not cover cord-and-plug-connected assemblies, Special Purpose Relocatable Power Taps (SPRPT), included in the Outline of Investigation UL 1363A. SPRPTs are power distribution assemblies intended to power plug-connected assemblies of movable equipment mounted on racks, desktops, or bases. SPRPTs are intended as components of complete equipment submitted for investigation, not for direct field installation. SPRPTs shall be integral to equipment assemblies and only permanently connected by qualified personnel assembling medical electrical equipment systems complying with IEC 60601-1. SPRPTs are not suitable for use in patient care areas.
    
10. RPTs may incorporate a reel for the power cord and plug. Reels with pull-out receptacles or cord connectors are included in the Reels standard, UL 355.
     
11. UL 1363​ does not cover RPTs with work surfaces or intended to support weight loads other than those specified in 6.16 for storing handheld electronic devices and charging devices (e.g., mobile phones, chargers, etc.).
     
12. UL 1363​ requirements cover RPTs with isolated secondary circuits.
     
13. UL 1363​ requirements cover RPTs with batteries located in isolated secondary circuits. (See UL 1363 Supplement SB - Relocatable Power Taps Incorporating Batteries).
     
14. Products with standby battery function or other uninterruptible power supply equipment located in the primary circuit shall comply with applicable requirements in the Uninterruptible Power Supply Equipment standard, UL 1778.
     
15. RPTs with three or more receptacles may use Light Emitting Diode (LED) luminaires.
     
16. Requirements of the Furniture Power Distribution Units standard, UL 962A, cover cord-and-plug-connected products described in 1.1 that are fixed to portable or fixed furniture using tools.
     

Testing Items for Plugs, Receptacles, and Power Strips (UL 498, UL 498A, UL 1363):

• Markings
• Dimensional inspection
• Protection against electric shock
• Provision for earthing / Grounding means
• Terminals and terminations
• Construction of fixed sockets
• Construction of plugs and portable sockets
• Interlocked receptacles
• Resistance to aging, protection provided by enclosures, and moisture resistance
• Insulation resistance and electric strength
• Operation of earthing contacts
• Temperature rise
• Breaking capacity
• Normal operation
• Force necessary to withdraw the plug
• Flexible cables and their connection
• Mechanical strength
• Resistance to heat
• Screws, current-carrying parts, and their connections
• Creepage distances, clearances, and distances through sealing compound
• Resistance to abnormal heat, fire, and tracking of insulating materials
• 1. Resistance to rust
• 1. Additional tests for pins with insulating sleeves

Electronic Switch Testing Items:

1. Markings
2. Dimensional inspection
3. Protection against electric shock
4. Provision for earthing
5. Terminals
6. Construction requirements
7. Switch construction
8. Resistance to aging, protection provided by switch enclosure, and moisture resistance
9. Insulation resistance and electric strength
10. Temperature rise
11. Making and breaking capacity
12. Normal operation
13. Mechanical strength
14. Resistance to heat
15. Screws, current-carrying parts, and connections
16. Creepage distances, clearances, and distances through sealing compound
17. Resistance to abnormal heat, fire, and tracking of insulating materials
18. Resistance to rust
19. Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements
20. Abnormal operation of control circuits

Documents Required for UL 498 + UL 1363:

1. Electrical parameters, function options, and variation description.
2. LED Board schematic diagram, copper trace layout, and component silkscreen.
3. Critical components list.
4. User manual / Instructions.
5. Label artwork.
6. LED specifications / datasheet.
7. Product nameplate.

How to Apply for Approval to Sell Plug and Power Strip Products?

Amazon policies require that portable power supplies sold via Amazon.com comply with specific certification standards. If Amazon contacts you, please submit the following information to electronics-safety@amazon.com:

1. Company Name
2. Seller ID / Vendor Code
3. Email Address
4. Phone Number
5. List of ASINs you are applying to sell
6. Product images and manual (if applicable) – images should include all relevant safety information, compliance markings, and product information.

Test reports issued by an ILAC ISO 17025 accredited laboratory, confirming that each product has been tested and complies with the following requirements.

UL 498 + UL 1363 Process:

1. Fill out the application form.
2. Provide product information/documents.
3. Send samples.
4. Testing (Pass).
5. Issue UL Report / Certification.

Lead Time:​ 5-7 working days
 

Global United Technology Services Co., Ltd.​ owns internationally recognized CNAS (L5775)​ laboratory qualification, US FCC NVLAP​ qualification, and domestic CMA​ qualification for inspection and testing. We are capable of issuing internationally mutually recognized test reports, as well as authorized qualifications from major institutions such as the UK's ITS, Germany's TUV, and Belgium's Eurof. Focusing on the core testing fields of EMC, Electrical Safety, Wireless RF, and Chemical Testing, we are a certification agency for export compliance, providing a one-stop service of "Testing - Rectification - Technical Training", making us your ideal partner!

Contact Us

Vicky Mo

• Email:​ vicky.mo@gtstest.com
• Whatsapp:​ +86 18025848511
• WeChat:​ 18025848511