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UL

Underwriter’s Laboratory. This insurance industry agency tests and rates products for safety and functionality. Every electrical appliance in your home carries a UL approval tag, showing that meets minimum safety standards. UL also issues ratings to safes for burglary-resistivity and fire-resistivity. Even some locks (those installed on insulated fire doors) must be UL rated for that purpose!