ETL vs NON-ETL: Get The Facts

I have a lot of customers ask me what the difference is of the Non-ETL Scentsy Plug-ins and the new ETL Plug-ins. So, I thought that I would help answer this question for you. 

Detailed Answer:

What Is ETL?

ETL is a hazard-certification entity similar to UL (Underwriters Laboratories) here in the United States.    Since Scentsy sells products in Canada, products sold there must carry the ETL certification, rather than the UL certification.  A product that is ETL Certified also encompasses standards from UL, as well as 5 other testing entities.

What's The Difference Between ETL and NON-ETL?

NON-ETL means that the Scentsy product is not ETL Listed; Rather, it's Underwriters Laboratores (UL) Listed, a safety certification trusted for more than 100 years (established in 1894.)  UL Listed products will be found all over your house.  Whether it's a TV, a lamp, or a hair-dryer, the majority of the items in your house are UL Listed, and therefore, NON-ETL certified.

An ETL Listed product certification means that the product is tested to ETL Standards.  The ETL Certification incorporates several other testing standards under it as well:  UL (Underwriters Laboratories), ANSI (American National Standards Institute), CSA (Canadian Standards Association), ASTM (American Society For Testing and Materials), NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), and NOM (Mexican standards organization 'Norma Oficial Mexicana').   This means that a product that is ETL Certified not only complies with ETL  standards, but with OTHER internationally recognized standards as well.  This allows Scentsy to make products that not only pass certification is US Markets, but in other geographical regions as well.

Which Scentsy Products Are Affected By The ETL Change?

Plug-In Scentsy Warmers are the only Scentsy products affected by the new standards change.  

Are NON-ETL Scentsy Products Safe To Use?

Absolutely.  For US customers, Scentsy's NON-ETL Plug-In warmers are certified to UL standards, a certification entity trusted for more than 100 years.  The UL Listing certification is recognized by more than 90 countries.

UL, as with other testing companies, are recognized by OSHA (the U.S. Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration) as hazard tested.  A list of approved testing labs is maintained by OSHA and both UL and ETL are listed as approved.

If I Live In Canada, Can I Buy NON-ETL?

No.  Scentsy Plug-In warmers that are NON-ETL are hazard tested by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a US-based certification organization, and therefore are not approved for sale in Canada.  You'll notice that when you shop Scentsy from a Canadian Scentsy consultant's website that "non-etl" Scentsy Plug-In warmers are not listed there.

Why Is Scentsy Phasing Out The NON-ETL Plug-In Scentsy Warmers In The USA?

Rather than manufacturing products to a hazard-certification standard specific to each country Scentsy sells in, the ETL standard is an "umbrella" standard that encompasses many other standards as well.  In short, a product that is ETL certified can be sold in many more countries since it also tests to 5 other standards as well.

Is There A Discount on NON-ETL Plug-In Scentsy Warmers?

Yes.  Because Scentsy is selling its final supply of NON-ETL Plug-In warmers, you'll see a 10% discount realized on all NON-ETL Scentsy Plug-Ins.

Click Here To Shop for Discounted NON-ETL (UL Listed) Scentsy Plug-In Warmers

 

Short Summary:

The Non ETL Scentsy Plug-Ins are basically our 'older model' of Plug-Ins. We have recently expanded into other countries like Canada, Germany, and the UK. Because of this expansion into Canada, we had to redesign the plug-ins for Canada. They have nationally recognized standards so Scentsy made new plug-ins that are ETL approved and Scentsy Consultants can sell in Canada and here in the US. The  Scentsy Plug-Ins that we have on clearance are known as Non-ETL Plug Ins. Until we sell the remaining inventory of Non ETL Plugins, they are available on my Scentsy Personal Replicated Website.

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