The testing, inspection and certification (TIC) leader announced the opening of the lab in Northern Vietnamese city of Hai Duong, a center for research and development and manufacturing operations.
According to UL, the lab will service a diverse range of consumer products across multiple industries, including consumer electronics, information technology equipment, lighting and small appliances. The lab joins UL's global network of 140 locations worldwide.
"Building reliable supply chains and safe products is critical to earning trust in global markets," said Tuoc Huynh, UL's country manager in Vietnam. "This is why we are thrilled to open our new Vietnam laboratory and help fuel the tremendous innovation in Southeast Asia.”
UL's Hai Duong laboratory will offer testing for consumer products including: vacuum cleaners; outdoor barbecues; shavers, hair clippers and other grooming appliances; kitchen appliances; and audio and video, information and communication technology equipment.
According to UL, surging global demand has resulted in a growing number of Vietnamese wire and cable providers exporting products worldwide.
UL's Hai Duong laboratory will test a variety of wire and cable to help ensure safety, performance and market acceptability, including appliance wiring materials and flexible and power supply cords. The lab will also offer clients a proprietary holographic labeling system to help ensure authenticity.
The opening of the new facility comes as Vietnam's manufacturing sector has emerged as a global player in the manufacture of electronics. With exports in Vietnam climbing to $336.31 billion in 2021, Vietnam's manufacturing industry is expected to continue growing over the next decade.
"We know that navigating the regulatory landscape of global markets is a complex and challenging task,” said Sok Mei Wong, UL's regional vice president for ASEAN and ANZ. “That's why we stand ready to address global market access needs for companies in the region, with our experts and facilities throughout the world.”