Tape Certifications Explained: IATF 16949, UL, OEKO-TEX, GRS
What tape certifications actually mean for buyers — IATF 16949, UL 510 / UL Yellow Card, UL 94 V-0, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, GRS, SGS and RoHS.
Certifications are how a professional buyer filters suppliers. Here's what the common tape certifications mean.
Quality systems
ISO 9001 — general quality management. IATF 16949 — the automotive quality standard required to supply OEMs and Tier-1 harness makers.
Flame & electrical
UL 510 — flame test for insulating tapes. UL Yellow Card — UL Recognized Component. UL 94 V-0 — self-extinguishing flammability rating.
Materials & environment
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 — textiles tested free of harmful substances. GRS — Global Recycled Standard. SGS — independent third-party testing. RoHS 2.0 & REACH — restricted-substance compliance.
We hold all of the above; certificates are available on request. See our certifications.
