What is a certificate of conformity?

A certificate of conformity is a certification that a product complies with consumer product safety rules. It is also referred to as type approval and is often required before a product can be sold in certain countries.

A certificate of conformity is not confined to any specific industry or type of product. Instead, it is often used to certify products ranging from mobile phones and medical equipment to auto parts. Products are generally certified by third-party companies who extensively test the products to ensure safety standards are met. The products are often marked with codes, such as the "UL" marking on some electronic equipment.