WE CARE ABOUT SAFETY

Are electrical certifications important when purchasing a sauna?

Yes, they are very important. Electrical certification assures you that the sauna has been tested to meet safety and performance standards. For most consumers, electrical certification is taken for granted. Oftentimes, many consumers do not even think about or look to see if a product they are about to purchase displays a safety agency mark. But, without a safety agency listing, there is no proof that a product passes electrical and safety standards.

Our products have been tested and approved by the following safety agencies:

	APEX Environmental Consultants Solocarbon has been tested and approved by APEX Environmental Consultants. Signature Series, Solo System » View Certificate
	ETL AND ETL-C Safety Certified Electrical Testing Laboratories (ETL) was founded in 1896 by Thomas Edison and is one of the oldest product safety testing laboratories in the world. Certification by ETL and ETL-C ensures that a product has been tested to meet both US and Canadian safety and performance standards. mPulse Series, Signature Series, Select Series » View Signature Certificate » View Select Certificate
	CE Certified The CE Mark is a requirement for products sold to the European Market. The CE Mark identifies a product as complying with the health and safety requirements spelled out in European legislation and is mandatory for equipment operating in the European Union (EU). mPulse Series, Signature Series, Solo System, Select Series, Sunburst Heaters » View Listing Verification Certificate
	TUV Certified An electrical product bearing the North American TUV Listed mark signifies that it was tested and meets the minimum requirements of prescribed product safety standards. The mark indicates that the manufacturer's production site conforms to a range of compliance measures and is subject to periodic follow-up inspections to verify continued conformance. Signature Series, Solo System, Sunburst Heaters » View Signature Certificate » View Solo Certificate » View Sunburst Certificate
	EMC Certified This Mark incorporates European, Japanese, U.S. and Australian electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements and provides an easily identifiable declaration that a product meets the EMC regulations of these markets. The International "EMC-Mark" provides visible proof to regulatory officials of a company's commitment to quality, along with compliance with the EMC directive. Signature Series » View Signature Certificate
	C-Tick Certified Before a product covered by the EMC regulatory arrangements can be sold in Australia, it must be tested to applicable standards and labeled. The label comprises a C-Tick mark and a unique supplier identification. The C-Tick mark is intended for use on products that comply with EMC standards. The C-Tick mark is a certification trademark registered to the ACA by the Trademarks Office and is used in accordance with conditions laid down by the ACA (Australian Communications Authority). mPulse Series, Signature Series, Select Series, Sunburst Heaters
	RoHS Certified The RoHS Directive stands for "restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment".  This Directive bans the placing on the EU market of new electrical and electronic equipment containing more than agreed upon levels of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyl (PBB) and polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) flame retardants. mPulse Series, Signature Series, Solo System, Sunburst Heaters » View Signature Certificate » View Solo Certificate » View Sunburst Certificate

	UL Certified This is one of the most common UL Marks. If a product carries this Mark, it means UL found that representative samples of this product met UL's safety requirements. These requirements are primarily based on UL's own published Standards for Safety. Select Series
	ULC Certified A ULC Mark on a product means that ULC has tested representative samples of a product and determined that it meets ULC's requirements. These requirements are based primarily on ULC's published and nationally recognized Standards for Safety. Select Series

EMF Levels

EMF (electric and magnetic fields) are waves of electric and magnetic energy radiating through space. High EMF levels are often associated with power lines.

EMF is everywhere in our homes and offices. The electrical appliances we use (an electric can opener at close range emits substantial EMFs), computers, monitors, keyboards and mice, wireless modems, cordless phones, clock radios, hair dryers, mobile phones, microwave ovens and more – all produce EMFs.

Despite the extensive research over the last 20 years, the general scientific consensus is that there is not sufficient evidence to show a definitive cause and effect relationship in regards to EMF exposure. Two national research organizations (the National Research Council and the National Institute of Health) have looked at the studies and have concluded that there is not strong evidence that EMF exposures pose a health risk. Currently in the U.S., there are no standards limiting exposure to EMF.

Although the current scientific evidence provides no definitive answers regarding EMF, there is enough uncertainty that some people want to reduce their exposure to EMF. For that reason, we have limited the levels of EMF from our heaters as much as possible.

The EMF levels of Sunlighten saunas are well below the threshold of what is generally considered safe, and in fact, produce less EMF than a standard hair dryer. The EMF attributable to a hair dryer at 6? away is about 300 mG. Our saunas have been measured between 0 and 10 mG. (EMFs are measured in units called milligauss (mG).)

If you are concerned at all about EMF, the EMF-cancelling technology found in our mPulse saunas reduces EMF to our lowest level yet. Our Signature and Select models have also tested at extremely safe levels due to steel conduit electrical shielding.

Should you have any questions at all about EMF and Sunlighten infrared saunas, please contact us. One of our team members would be happy to discuss all of this further with you!



See the links below for additional information about EMF:

US Center for Disease Control Fact Sheet about EMF

US Environmental Protection Agency