Seoul Semiconductor's Acriche Receives UL Mark From U.S. Product Safety Testing and Certification Group
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Author: SSLDesign News Staff

May 22, 2008... Seoul Semiconductor of Seoul, Korea, announced that its LED-based lighting source, the Acriche A2 and A3 series, has been tested, evaluated and found in compliance with the specifications required to bear the Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) Component Recognition Mark. The company points out that the the UL designation adds to Acriche’s previously awarded safety designations. In December, Seoul Semiconductor’s Acriche received the European Union's CE-Marking and German TUV certification for product and environmental safety standards. The company indicated that the latest safety designation confirms that Acriche meets the most stringent global standards for product component safety.

The company points out that UL is nationally recognized for its rigorous and unbiased product safety testing, and UL has worldwide recognition as an important safety standard for a wide range of industries. The company explained in a recent news release that before a product is eligible to bear the UL mark, it must successfully complete a certification process. Additionally, UL certification requires a thorough follow-up process to ensure continuous compliance with the applicable requirements. Seoul Semiconductor says that the UL mark is a distinction that will help increase and accelerating global market adoption of Acriche.

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