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Subject: UL traceability

I believe the expression "been there done that" is applicable for
all of us whom have dealt with UL.  What you are experiencing are
requirements of UL follow up services.

If I have correctly interpreted the situation, you have a component
that is made of plastic (UL approved) that is formed into a stereo
jack.  When UL comes in for a quarterly inspection they wish
to trace the approval of the plastic.  In some case a C of C is
sufficient and in other cases the resulting component needs
to be approved itself.

I have no experience with stereo jacks, but my guess would be
if you have the parts manufacturer ship a C of C which clearly
states the material used to form the stereo jack (including the
manufacturer of the plastic), UL can then check the yellow
book to ensure that the material used is approved and you
should be all set.

As for a specification to check to see all these requirements,
I do not believe one exists.  I could be wrong here, but I believe
that UL will tell you to look in the section general of your manufacturing
UL file and you will see the requirements.

Hope that helps

Cynthia Pleach

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