UL-STR helps to ensure the safety, quality, and social compliance of products at every stage of the supply chain.

Trusted the world over, UL-STR is an independent provider of quality assurance testing, audit, inspection and responsible sourcing services for the consumer products industry. Our reach encompasses over 30 countries across five continents and the capability to provide audit services in over 140 countries. Our customized solutions are tailored to help ensure products comply with industry standards, are produced to client specifications and meet consumer expectations.

Testing & Quality Assurance
Strategically placed throughout the world, UL-STR’s state-of-the-art laboratories test to international, national and regional standards. Using industry recognized methodology, we help ensure the highest level of safety and quality.

• Product design, risk and human factors evaluations
• Analytical, microbiological and physical testing
• Durability and shelf life studies
• Packaging and label reviews
• Sensory evaluation and consumer studies

Audits & Inspections
UL-STR’s in-depth assessments help detect variances and defects at any stage of the production cycle and mitigate risk throughout the supply chain.

• Accredited management system certification and cGMP audits
• Supplier qualification audits
• Social compliance assessments
• C-TPAT Certification and Supply Chain Security Services
• Top of production (TOP) inspections
• In-process quality checks (DUPRO)
• Final random inspections
• Loading inspections

Responsible Sourcing
A pioneer in the field of corporate responsibility, UL Responsible Sourcing helps clients build secure and socially responsible supply chains.

• Code-of-conduct development
• Supply chain risk assessments
• Training and CSR consulting
• Proprietary CSR and labor law analytical tools