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<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 02:32:18 -0500</pubDate>
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          <title>UL Remains the Top CB Certificate Issuing Body in Categories Information Technology &amp; Office Equipment (OFF) and Batteries (BATT) in 2012</title>
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              <![CDATA[In the recently released IECEE (Worldwide System for Conformity Testing and Certification of Electrotechnical Equipment and Components) metrics for 2012, UL is the number one NCB (National Certification Body) in the categories of OFF (Information Technology &amp; Office Equipment) and BATT (Batteries). UL’s ranking has improved by 1.5 points in the OFF category, widening the gap from its nearest competitors.]]>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 08:41:00 -0500</pubDate>
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          <title>UL Environment Unveils New Marks for Sustainability</title>
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              <![CDATA[UL Environment, a business unit of UL (Underwriters Laboratories), announced today the launch of new certification marks for its portfolio of services, including the GREENGUARD and ECOLOGO certifications. The new marks consolidate ecolabels gained through acquisition, leverage UL’s trusted brand, and bring additional clarity to the marketplace.]]>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:07:00 -0500</pubDate>
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          <title>UL Environment Unveils New Marks for Sustainability</title>
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              <![CDATA[UL Environment, a business unit of UL (Underwriters Laboratories), announced today the launch of new certification marks for its portfolio of services, including the GREENGUARD and ECOLOGO certifications. The new marks consolidate ecolabels gained through acquisition, leverage UL’s trusted brand, and bring additional clarity to the marketplace.]]>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:07:00 -0500</pubDate>
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          <title>UL Acquires Testtech, Becomes Full-Service Appliance Testing and Certification Provider for INMETRO Program</title>
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              <![CDATA[UL, a world leader in advancing safety, announced today the acquisition of Testtech Laboratorios, a Brazil-based electrical safety and energy efficiency testing laboratory that is relied upon by many of the world’s leading appliance manufacturers.  The strategic addition positions UL as a single, trusted source of the appliance certification, testing and follow-up services needed to access the Brazilian market.]]>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 09:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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          <title>UL Leverages Power of Technical Data with Motor DNA</title>
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              <![CDATA[UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a global safety science leader, leverages technical data for global electronic motor manufacturer customers in its new state-of-the-art process called Motor DNA (Data Native Architecture).]]>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:39:00 -0600</pubDate>
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          <title>UL Expands South Bend, Indiana Laboratory to Add Non-Clinical Testing Capabilities</title>
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              <![CDATA[SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, February 12, 2013 – UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a world leader in advancing safety, announced today the expansion of the South Bend, Indiana analytical laboratory to offer non-clinical testing services for the medical device industry.]]>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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          <title>UL Announces Food Safety Process Validation Service at MEATXPO 2013</title>
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              <![CDATA[The North American Meat Association Annual MEATXPO Convention, February 11, 2013 – UL (Underwriters Laboratories Inc.), a world leader in advancing safety, today announced a new food safety process validation service, which provides a simple and transparent way for food manufacturers to comply with the United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) requirements for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) validation. ]]>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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          <title>UL Environment Releases Second Edition of its EcoLogo® Standard for Sustainability for Toys</title>
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              <![CDATA[UL Environment, a business unit of UL (Underwriters Laboratories), launched today its revised EcoLogo Standard for Sustainability for Toys: CCD 172, which establishes a points-based model for the evaluation of performance, and recognizes manufacturers for sustainability leadership and true innovation with the addition of a Platinum level certification for the highest achievement.]]>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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          <title>UL’s Continued Efforts Impact Counterfeiting Activities and Protect Brands</title>
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              <![CDATA[UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a world leader in advancing safety science, recently supported ICE Homeland Security Investigations and the Assistant U.S. Attorney of the Western District of Missouri in their efforts to stop the trafficking of illegal goods into this country. The outstanding work done by these agencies has resulted in nine indictments against a Missouri-based company for trafficking in counterfeit goods.  The safety of consumers and the interests of legitimate brands and companies that invest in third-party safety certification are being protected through these criminal investigations into the illegal use of the UL safety certification mark. Companies that seek to bypass third-party safety certification by applying counterfeit safety certification marks to their goods gain an unfair competitive advantage over those conscientious companies that invest in safety and lawfully apply legitimate, authorized certification marks.]]>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:19:00 -0600</pubDate>
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          <title>UL Environment Validates First Landfill Waste Diversion Claim; GAF Demonstrates Role as Sustainability Leader</title>
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              <![CDATA[UL Environment, a business unit of UL (Underwriters Laboratories), announced today that leading North American roofing manufacturer GAF is the first company to achieve its new Landfill Waste Diversion validation, per UL ECVP 2799.]]>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:18:00 -0600</pubDate>
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          <title>UL to Begin Developing Standards for the Canadian Market</title>
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              <![CDATA[UL has recently been accredited by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) as one of only two standards development organizations based outside of Canada.]]>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:36:00 -0600</pubDate>
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          <title>UL Acquires Innovadex, Broadens Information Exchange Platform for Suppliers, Product Engineers and Formulators</title>
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              <![CDATA[UL, a world leader in advancing safety, announced today the acquisition of Overland Park, Kansas-based Innovadex, the leading search and  information exchange platform for supplier chemicals, ingredients and raw materials.  The strategic addition expands UL’s search offering to fully serve several new product categories, including paints &amp; coatings, adhesives, inks, lubricants, cosmetics, cleaners and food &amp; beverages.]]>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:14:00 -0600</pubDate>
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          <title>UL International Italia S.r.l. named LED Lighting Facts® approved testing laboratory</title>
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              <![CDATA[BURAGO DI MOLGORA, ITALY – January 7, 2013. UL International Italia S.r.l. (Underwriters Laboratories) has been appropriately accredited or recognized to conduct the following LED Lighting Facts test procedures: IES LM-79 for total flux and color (required label metrics and some optional electrical and color metrics; LM-79 sections 9 and 12) and IES LM-79 for intensity distribution (some optional metrics; LM-79 section 10). ]]>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2013 07:55:00 -0600</pubDate>
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          <title>UL Acquires Everclean Services, Enters Food Safety Audit Industry</title>
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              <![CDATA[UL, a world leader in advancing safety, announced today the acquisition of Everclean Services, one of North America’s leading food safety audit providers.  The addition further extends UL’s capabilities in the food industry, where the propagation of foodborne illnesses is a growing concern across the globe.]]>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2013 12:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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          <title>UL Launches Premier Indoor Air Quality Services in China</title>
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              <![CDATA[Global product testing and certification leader UL (Underwriters Laboratories) today announced the official launch of its indoor air quality (IAQ) services in its Nansha testing service center in Guangzhou, China.]]>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 21:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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          <title>UL and VDE Strengthen Cooperation in Health Sciences </title>
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              <![CDATA[FRANKFURT GERMANY, November 14, 2012 - UL LLC, a premier safety science company, and the VDE Testing and Certification Institute announce today they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding which will increase the cooperation between the medical / laboratory equipment divisions at VDE and the Health Sciences sector at UL LLC.  Both companies are active in the field of verification and certification in health care and have signed the MOU to combine their efforts to best support medical device and laboratory equipment manufacturers with achieving global regulatory approval. ]]>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:27:00 -0600</pubDate>
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          <title>UL Announces New Process to Transfer IEC 60601-1 Reports </title>
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              <![CDATA[NORTHBROOK, Ill., November 13, 2012 – UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a world leader in advancing safety, announced today the launch of a new program that supports manufacturers of medical devices with valid non-UL IEC 60601-1 test reports in transferring to UL with minimal to no repeat testing.]]>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 20:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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          <title>UL Acquires Wiklund Research &amp; Design, Adds Human Factors Engineering Expertise to Life &amp; Health Offerings</title>
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              <![CDATA[UL, a world leader in advancing safety, announced today the acquisition of Wiklund Research &amp; Design, Inc., one of North America’s leading providers of human factors engineering (HFE) to the life and health sector.  The addition positions UL to fully support medical and diagnostic device manufacturers as a single, trusted source of conformance and certification services across the entire product lifecycle.]]>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:01:00 -0600</pubDate>
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          <title>UL Environment to Help Architects &amp; Designers Navigate Sustainable Design Standards at Greenbuild</title>
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              <![CDATA[Expert Panel and Sustainable Products Wall to Demonstrate Ways to Identify Products with Environmental Attributes and Meet Evolving Sustainable Design Standards.]]>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2012 11:15:00 -0600</pubDate>
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          <title>UL Expands CBTL Status to include IEC 60601-1 3rd edition</title>
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              <![CDATA[AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND November 7, 2012 – UL International New Zealand Limited Auckland, a subsidiary of UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a world leader in advancing safety, has been successful in expanding recognition under the IECEE CB Scheme as a Certification Body Test Lab (CBTL) for IEC 60601-1 3rd edition.  ]]>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2012 18:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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          <title>UL offers critical safety information for post-hurricane Sandy recovery</title>
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              <![CDATA[NORTHBROOK, IL, November 2, 2012 – UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a world leader in advancing safety, offers critical safety information for post-hurricane Sandy recovery in the areas of:
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•	Flood damage
•	Contamination by foodborne illness
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          <pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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          <title>UL Converts Exclusive Fire Research into Online Training to Help Educate and Safeguard Fire Service Personnel</title>
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              <![CDATA[Northbrook, Ill. – October 29, 2012 – Today UL, a world leader in advancing safety, introduces four eLearning modules with continuing education units (CEUs) for fire service personnel that instruct on new and advanced areas of fire science. Available from Knowledge Services, UL’s training and advisory business, the courses empower firefighters to better understand fire behavior in modern home environments and craft operational tactics to enhance safety and response. ]]>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:54:00 -0500</pubDate>
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          <title>National Technical Approvals Soon Required For Wall Coverings in Germany</title>
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              <![CDATA[Beginning January 1, 2014, national technical approvals will be required for decorative wall coverings designed for indoor use in Germany. This regulation will apply to panelling of cylindrical and plate-type shapes (according to standard EN 15102) made from synthetic and cork materials as well as glass fibre and photo wallpaper.]]>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2012 17:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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              <![CDATA[Basingstoke, UK, October, 2012 – UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a world leader in advancing safety science, has chosen Anritsu as its provider for Long Term Evolution (LTE) telecoms equipment, becoming the first commercial independent LTE conformance test facility in the UK.  Over the past 6 months UL has invested over $4 million at its Basingstoke base to create the most complete LTE test facility in the country. ]]>
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          <title>UL’s PV Installer Certification Earns Formal Endorsement from International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers </title>
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              <![CDATA[NORTHBROOK, Ill., October 1, 2012 – Today UL, a world leader in advancing safety, and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), announce an agreement to begin offering UL’s Photovoltaic (PV) Installer Certification to IBEW members and the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). The collaboration will provide members access to a nationally-recognized UL credential, allow them to broaden their skills in an increasingly competitive labor market and improve market access to licensed, qualified electricians for safer PV installations. ]]>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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          <title>Underwriters Laboratories Awards First-Ever Modular Data Center Safety Certification to IO</title>
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              <![CDATA[IO, the leading provider of next-generation modular data center technology and services, today announced its IO.Anywhere™ product portfolio has been awarded the industry’s first-ever modular data center safety certification by UL (Underwriters Laboratories), the world leader in advancing safety sciences. Achieving UL Listing marks a breakthrough for the modular data center industry as companies are now able to demonstrate product safety to customers with trusted, powerful proof.]]>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2012 08:33:00 -0500</pubDate>
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          <title>UL  Enhances Free LightSmartTM App, New ALA Showroom Finder Feature Premiers at ALA Annual Conference</title>
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              <![CDATA[UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a world leader in advancing safety,  announced the enhancement of  UL LightSmart™ in the latest version 1.3, the popular app designed to help users realize the many benefits gained through LED and other more energy efficient lighting possibilities in their home or office space. Now available for free on iTunes® for iPad®, the enhancement for the app features a ‘Shop’, showroom finder feature, enabling users to locate the nearest professional lighting designers and showrooms who are members of the American Lighting Association. Continued rollout of this enhancement for iPhone® and Android™ is scheduled for release in coming months.  ]]>
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              <![CDATA[UL, a world leader in advancing safety science recently announced that it awarded the first uninterruptible power supply (UPS) ENERGY STAR® certificate to APC by Schneider Electric (APC).  UL is the first third-party certification authority to award UPS products the ENERGY STAR certificate, which further establishes its status as a leader in the field of global energy efficiency and APC is the first manufacturer to obtain the UPS ENERGY STAR certificate by UL.
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          <title>UL AQS Achieves Accreditation for Indoor Air Quality Emissions Testing to the Newest Blue Angel Standard for Electronic Imaging Devices</title>
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              <![CDATA[UL Air Quality Sciences, Inc. (UL AQS), a pioneer and provider of product emissions testing, announced today that it has earned approval as the only U.S. commercial laboratory to provide laboratory testing for the Blue Angel Program’s newest standard for printers, copiers and multifunctional peripherals, RAL-UZ-171.]]>
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              <![CDATA[With the goal of improving patient safety and healthcare efficiency, AAMI and UL (Underwriters Laboratories) are joining forces to develop a suite of standards on medical device interoperability—one of the biggest challenges facing the modern healthcare community.]]>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2012 10:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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          <title>UL Announces Partnership with Professional Sales Representatives </title>
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              <![CDATA[Unique Sales Partnership expands access to UL Certifications &amp; Services for Product Innovators]]>
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              <![CDATA[A new white paper published today by UL Environment, a business unit of UL (Underwriters Laboratories), explores current and projected trends in green product certifications, building programs, and construction codes, underscoring the value both of transparency and performance-based metrics in sustainability leadership.]]>
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              <![CDATA[UL (Underwriters Laboratories) published the First Edition of the Standard for Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Panels, ANSI/UL 8752 – CAN/ULC-S8752, on June 13, 2012. The bi-national standard was co-published by UL and ULC Standards. The Standard received ANSI and SCC approval, making them the national standards for the United States (U.S.) and Canada, respectively.  ]]>
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              <![CDATA[UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a world leader in advancing safety science is announcing its rollout of the new In-Mold Labeling Certification Program. This new program is part of its expanding Marking and Labeling Systems Certification offerings.
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              <![CDATA[The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) today announced it is collaborating with Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a world leader in advancing safety, to offer a free online training course designed to educate electrical professionals on safe and effective ways to install and troubleshoot issues with arc-fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs). The course will be available through Knowledge Services, UL's training, advisory and software solutions business unit.]]>
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              <![CDATA[UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a global safety science company, announced that it has expanded its capabilities for IECEE CB Scheme Testing in North America.  As an approved Certified Body Test Laboratory (CBTL) for the IEC’s Lighting and Luminaires (LITE) category, UL’s Research Triangle Park (RTP) facility is among four labs worldwide that offer one set of tests, providing manufacturers with market access to all countries who participate in the IECEE’s CB Scheme. ]]>
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              <![CDATA[Leading product emissions and chemical content testing provider UL ECO-INSTITUT, part of UL Environment, announced today that it is approved as a pollutant and emission testing laboratory by the Association of Environmentally Friendly Carpets e. V. (GUT). ]]>
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              <![CDATA[GoodGuide’s interactive database technology empowers the marketplace with product knowledge via cutting-edge mobile software and transparency tools]]>
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              <![CDATA[Accredited Italian laboratory bolsters UL's verification services for international suppliers, manufacturers and retailers.]]>
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          <link>http://www.ul.com/global/eng/pages/corporate/newsroom/newsitem.jsp?cpath=%2Fglobal%2Feng%2Fcontent%2Fcorporate%2Fnewsroom%2Fpressreleases%2Fdata%2Ful-acquires-icq-global-extends-global-reach-for_20120801092500.xml</link>
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          <title>UL AQS Offers U.S. Manufacturers the Ability to Test to New European Product Emissions Standards</title>
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              <![CDATA[UL AQS, a pioneer and provider of product emissions testing, announced today that it has earned approval as a third-party testing laboratory—the only one in the U.S.—for the German Institute for Structural Engineering (DIBt). Also this year, UL AQS received renewed accreditation as an approved testing laboratory for Germany’s Blue Angel Program for building materials and furnishings. ]]>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:03:00 -0500</pubDate>
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          <title>UL acquires IDES, launches dynamic plastic search tool integrating data sheets and UL test results </title>
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              <![CDATA[Product manufacturers to benefit from comprehensive offering that melds ULiQ yellow cards into IDES Prospector tool]]>
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          <link>http://www.ul.com/global/eng/pages/corporate/newsroom/newsitem.jsp?cpath=%2Fglobal%2Feng%2Fcontent%2Fcorporate%2Fnewsroom%2Fpressreleases%2Fdata%2Ful-acquires-ides-launches-dynamic-plastic-search-tool_20120725113000.xml</link>
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              <![CDATA[Atlanta – July 24, 2012. ― UL Air Quality Sciences, Inc. (UL AQS), a pioneer and provider of product emissions testing, announced today that it has earned approval as a third-party testing laboratory—the only one in the U.S.—for the German Institute for Structural Engineering (DIBt). Also this year, UL AQS received renewed accreditation as an approved testing laboratory for Germany’s Blue Angel Program for building materials and furnishings. Blue Angel is Europe’s preeminent eco-labeling program offering certification for wood furniture, flooring, paints, adhesives, office equipment and more.]]>
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          <link>http://www.ul.com/global/eng/pages/corporate/newsroom/newsitem.jsp?cpath=%2Fglobal%2Feng%2Fcontent%2Fcorporate%2Fnewsroom%2Fpressreleases%2Fdata%2Ful-aqs-offers-us-manufacturers-the-ability-to_20120725091500.xml</link>
          <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 09:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
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              <![CDATA[UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a world leader in advancing safety science, has successfully hosted the second Wireless Gigabit Alliance (WiGig) Plugfest. The four-day event, held at UL’s Fremont facility, allowed WiGig members to test multi-gigabit wireless technology in real world conditions to take the technology a step closer to being market ready.]]>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2012 10:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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              <![CDATA[UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a premier global safety science company, today celebrated the opening of a new 38,000 square-foot laboratory located in Allentown, Pa. The state-of-the-art Photometric Testing &amp; Technology Center will be a testing and certification hub for all of North America. ]]>
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          <link>http://www.ul.com/global/eng/pages/corporate/newsroom/newsitem.jsp?cpath=%2Fglobal%2Feng%2Fcontent%2Fcorporate%2Fnewsroom%2Fpressreleases%2Fdata%2Ful-expands-capacity-for-energy-efficiency-and-performance_20120719080000.xml</link>
          <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2012 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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          <title>Inclusion of New Products and Health-Based Criteria Advance UL Environment’s Printing Inks Standard</title>
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              <![CDATA[UL Environment launched today its revised third-party environmental standard for printing inks: UL 2801. This updated multi-attribute standard now includes criteria for certifying eight new subcategories of printing inks, as well as health-based measures to better protect people and the planet from hazardous substances.]]>
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          <link>http://www.ul.com/global/eng/pages/corporate/newsroom/newsitem.jsp?cpath=%2Fglobal%2Feng%2Fcontent%2Fcorporate%2Fnewsroom%2Fpressreleases%2Fdata%2Ful-environment-includes-new-criteria-for-printing-inks-standard_20120718111600.xml</link>
          <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2012 11:16:00 -0500</pubDate>
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          <title>Human Health Among Top Priorities in UL Environment’s Revised Standard for Odor Control Products</title>
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              <![CDATA[UL Environment launched today its revised third-party environmental standard for odor control products that recognizes environmentally preferable ambient and biologically based odor control products.]]>
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          <link>http://www.ul.com/global/eng/pages/corporate/newsroom/newsitem.jsp?cpath=%2Fglobal%2Feng%2Fcontent%2Fcorporate%2Fnewsroom%2Fpressreleases%2Fdata%2Ful-environment-revised-odor-control-standard_20120626130000.xml</link>
          <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2012 13:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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          <title>New International Product Emissions Regulations are Coming, Pushing Manufacturers To Develop and Verify Low-Emitting Products</title>
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              <![CDATA[UL AQS Helps DuPont Leverage Previous Product Emissions Testing to Meet New International Standards ]]>
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          <link>http://www.ul.com/global/eng/pages/corporate/newsroom/newsitem.jsp?cpath=%2Fglobal%2Feng%2Fcontent%2Fcorporate%2Fnewsroom%2Fpressreleases%2Fdata%2Fnew-international-product-emissions-regulations-are-coming-pushing_20120620200000.xml</link>
          <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2012 20:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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              <![CDATA[NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 18, 2012 – UL (Underwriters Laboratories Inc.), a global leader in water quality and safety, today announced that it has become one of the first organizations approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to test for 28 contaminants in the EPA’s third Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 3). ]]>
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          <link>http://www.ul.com/global/eng/pages/corporate/newsroom/newsitem.jsp?cpath=%2Fglobal%2Feng%2Fcontent%2Fcorporate%2Fnewsroom%2Fpressreleases%2Fdata%2Ful-earns-epa-approval-for-water-testing-services_20120619141900.xml</link>
          <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:19:00 -0500</pubDate>
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          <title>UL Environment Certifies First Refrigerator to New Sustainability Standard for Household Appliances; Whirlpool Continues Role as Marketplace Leader</title>
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              <![CDATA[Certification to new AHAM-CSA-UL sustainability standard for household refrigeration appliances demonstrates that Whirlpool Corporation’s products meet quantifiable lifecycle-based environmental performance criteria]]>
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          <link>http://www.ul.com/global/eng/pages/corporate/newsroom/newsitem.jsp?cpath=%2Fglobal%2Feng%2Fcontent%2Fcorporate%2Fnewsroom%2Fpressreleases%2Fdata%2Ful-environment-certifies-whirlpool-refrigerator_20120614170000.xml</link>
          <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2012 17:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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              <![CDATA[NORTHBROOK, ILL, Jun. 12, 2012 -- UL (Underwriters Laboratories), in conjunction with Continua Health Alliance (Continua) is excited to announce it has been certified as a Continua Certification testing laboratory and can now support IT and Medical device manufacturers’ claims of interoperability with other Continua certified products around the world. ]]>
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          <link>http://www.ul.com/global/eng/pages/corporate/newsroom/newsitem.jsp?cpath=%2Fglobal%2Feng%2Fcontent%2Fcorporate%2Fnewsroom%2Fpressreleases%2Fdata%2Ful-certified-as-a-continua-health-alliance-certification_20120613095100.xml</link>
          <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2012 09:51:00 -0500</pubDate>
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              <![CDATA[New environmental claim validation service recognizes companies that take a leadership role in reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills]]>
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          <link>http://www.ul.com/global/eng/pages/corporate/newsroom/newsitem.jsp?cpath=%2Fglobal%2Feng%2Fcontent%2Fcorporate%2Fnewsroom%2Fpressreleases%2Fdata%2Ful-environment-landfill-waste-diversion_20120612130000.xml</link>
          <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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              <![CDATA[This expansion of UL’s service offerings gives manufacturers yet another tool to address evolving sustainability requirements
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          <link>http://www.ul.com/global/eng/pages/corporate/newsroom/newsitem.jsp?cpath=%2Fglobal%2Feng%2Fcontent%2Fcorporate%2Fnewsroom%2Fpressreleases%2Fdata%2Ful-official-green-squaredsm-certifier_20120605121500.xml</link>
          <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2012 12:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
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          <title>UL PureSafety Unveils First Technology to Combine Safety Management and Real-World Learning</title>
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              <![CDATA[New learning and safety management system uses real-world experiences to enhance workplace safety culture, reduce incidents and improve productivity across industries]]>
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          <link>http://www.ul.com/global/eng/pages/corporate/newsroom/newsitem.jsp?cpath=%2Fglobal%2Feng%2Fcontent%2Fcorporate%2Fnewsroom%2Fpressreleases%2Fdata%2Ful-puresafety-unveils-first-technology-to-combine-safety_20120604200600.xml</link>
          <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2012 20:06:00 -0500</pubDate>
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              <![CDATA[Addition of global assessment, inspection and advisory services to expand UL’s capabilities in fast growing renewable energy sector.]]>
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          <link>http://www.ul.com/global/eng/pages/corporate/newsroom/newsitem.jsp?cpath=%2Fglobal%2Feng%2Fcontent%2Fcorporate%2Fnewsroom%2Fpressreleases%2Fdata%2Ful-acquires-wind-energy-measurement-and-certification-leaders_20120604075100.xml</link>
          <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2012 07:51:00 -0500</pubDate>
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              <![CDATA[Today, the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has accredited UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a world leader in advancing safety science, as a Bluetooth 4.0 testing laboratory to test and certify products equipped with the latest Bluetooth wireless technology standard. ]]>
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          <link>http://www.ul.com/global/eng/pages/corporate/newsroom/newsitem.jsp?cpath=%2Fglobal%2Feng%2Fcontent%2Fcorporate%2Fnewsroom%2Fpressreleases%2Fdata%2Ful-accredited-as-a-bluetooth-40-testing-laboratory_20120531200000.xml</link>
          <pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 20:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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          <title>UL Encourages “Safety First Attitude” this Summer to Help Reduce 2.3 Million Child Emergency Room Visits</title>
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              <![CDATA[With accident statistics on the rise, parents are encouraged to take action.]]>
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          <link>http://www.ul.com/global/eng/pages/corporate/newsroom/newsitem.jsp?cpath=%2Fglobal%2Feng%2Fcontent%2Fcorporate%2Fnewsroom%2Fpressreleases%2Fdata%2Ful-encourages-safety-first-attitude-this-summer-to_20120524162800.xml</link>
          <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 16:28:00 -0500</pubDate>
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          <title>UL Collaborates with EPEAT® as Part of Pilot Program to Verify, Register Environmentally Preferable Electronics</title>
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              <![CDATA[New alliance expands UL’s portfolio of sustainability service offerings to better serve the needs of greener electronics manufacturers.]]>
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          <link>http://www.ul.com/global/eng/pages/corporate/newsroom/newsitem.jsp?cpath=%2Fglobal%2Feng%2Fcontent%2Fcorporate%2Fnewsroom%2Fpressreleases%2Fdata%2Ful-collaborates-with-epeat_20120524110000.xml</link>
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          <title>UL and Value Capture Team Up to Support Healthcare Leaders Seeking Lean Transformation</title>
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              <![CDATA[Today UL, a world leader in advancing safety, goes to market with new healthcare advisory services in collaboration with Value Capture LLC. The services aim to guide healthcare executives seeking to transform the performance of their organizations with a unifying focus on safety and quality. ]]>
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          <link>http://www.ul.com/global/eng/pages/corporate/newsroom/newsitem.jsp?cpath=%2Fglobal%2Feng%2Fcontent%2Fcorporate%2Fnewsroom%2Fpressreleases%2Fdata%2Ful-and-value-capture-team-up-to-support_20120524100700.xml</link>
          <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 10:07:00 -0500</pubDate>
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              <![CDATA[Addition of softlines testing &amp; inspection laboratory in Bangladesh allows UL to locally serve manufacturers at the epicenter of high-growth textile industry.]]>
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          <link>http://www.ul.com/global/eng/pages/corporate/newsroom/newsitem.jsp?cpath=%2Fglobal%2Feng%2Fcontent%2Fcorporate%2Fnewsroom%2Fpressreleases%2Fdata%2Ful-strengthens-presence-in-south-asia-with-acquisition_20120518030000.xml</link>
          <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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              <![CDATA[New tool enables specifiers, purchasers, and other EPD users to access critical product impact information quickly, easily, and consistently. ]]>
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          <link>http://www.ul.com/global/eng/pages/corporate/newsroom/newsitem.jsp?cpath=%2Fglobal%2Feng%2Fcontent%2Fcorporate%2Fnewsroom%2Fpressreleases%2Fdata%2Ful-environment-epd-transparency-brief_20120517184500.xml</link>
          <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 18:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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              <![CDATA[Accredited laboratory and scientific acumen bolster UL’s position as a global leader in product emissions and chemical content testing and analysis.]]>
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          <link>http://www.ul.com/global/eng/pages/corporate/newsroom/newsitem.jsp?cpath=%2Fglobal%2Feng%2Fcontent%2Fcorporate%2Fnewsroom%2Fpressreleases%2Fdata%2Ful-acquires-germany-based-eco-institut-deepening-indoor-air-quality_20120515073000.xml</link>
          <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 07:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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          <title>UL Broadens Regulatory and Compliance Solution for Life and Health Sciences Sector with Acquisition of EduNeering</title>
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              <![CDATA[Award-winning solution enables compliance, risk mitigation, workflow automation and improved business performance for FDA-regulated organizations]]>
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          <link>http://www.ul.com/global/eng/pages/corporate/newsroom/newsitem.jsp?cpath=%2Fglobal%2Feng%2Fcontent%2Fcorporate%2Fnewsroom%2Fpressreleases%2Fdata%2Ful-broadens-regulatory-and-compliance-solution-for-life_20120409113000.xml</link>
          <pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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          <title>UL to Acquire Wind Energy Measurement Leader DEWI</title>
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              <![CDATA[Addition of global assessment, inspection and advisory services to expand UL's capabilities in fast growing renewable energy sector]]>
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          <link>http://www.ul.com/global/eng/pages/corporate/newsroom/newsitem.jsp?cpath=%2Fglobal%2Feng%2Fcontent%2Fcorporate%2Fnewsroom%2Fpressreleases%2Fdata%2Ful-to-acquire-wind-energy-measurement-leader-dewi_20120403080000.xml</link>
          <pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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              <![CDATA[Leading secure transaction technology provider fulfills UL's comprehensive service line for card and mobile payment industry]]>
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          <link>http://www.ul.com/global/eng/pages/corporate/newsroom/newsitem.jsp?cpath=%2Fglobal%2Feng%2Fcontent%2Fcorporate%2Fnewsroom%2Fpressreleases%2Fdata%2Ful-becomes-end-to-end-transaction-security-provider-with-acquisition_20120402084000.xml</link>
          <pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
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          <title>The Shingo Prize for Operational Excellence Designates UL as an Official Education Partner</title>
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              <![CDATA[Today UL, a leader in global safety science, announces its new educational partnership with The Shingo Prize for Operational Excellence. The Shingo Prize is a world standard in the application of business principles that build excellence in organizations. ]]>
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          <link>http://www.ul.com/global/eng/pages/corporate/newsroom/newsitem.jsp?cpath=%2Fglobal%2Feng%2Fcontent%2Fcorporate%2Fnewsroom%2Fpressreleases%2Fdata%2Fthe-shingo-prize-for-operational-excellence-designates-ul_20120326083000.xml</link>
          <pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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              <![CDATA[NORTHBROOK, IL, March 6, 2012 – – UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a world leader in advancing safety, will offer four presentations at the NPE 2012 International Plastics Exposition in Orlando, Florida, April 2nd through the 5th. These panels will feature UL experts who will offer insights into the industry’s future, its challenges, and its opportunities for manufacturers to position themselves most effectively. ]]>
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              <![CDATA[Recent Incidents are Grim Reminder to Prevent Accidents in Your Home and Safeguard Family]]>
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              <![CDATA[The “Product Mindset” Explores Impact of Consumer and Manufacturer Perceptions on the Building Materials Ecosystem]]>
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              <![CDATA[Product Reliability, Safety and Innovation Rise to the Surface as the “Product Mindset” Explores Impact of Consumer and Manufacturer Perceptions of the High-Tech Industry]]>
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              <![CDATA[The “Product Mindset” Explores Consumer and Manufacturer Perceptions of the Food Industry]]>
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              <![CDATA[NORTHBROOK, Ill., Jan 17, 2012 – When the temperature drops and families head indoors to escape the cold, improper use of heating equipment can put homes at risk for fire.  According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), heating equipment fires account for 18% of all reported home (second behind cooking) and 22% of home fire deaths . Specifically, most home heating fire deaths (79%) and injuries (66%) and half (52%) of associated direct property damage involved stationary or portable space heaters . ]]>
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              <![CDATA[UL to support all parties in payment and security industry with leading information and hardware security testing.]]>
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              <![CDATA[NORTHBROOK, Ill., December 12, 2011 – UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a world leader in advancing safety, today announced it will present “Energy and the Smart Grid Home,” a panel series comprised of UL renewable energy experts and in partnership with 2012 CES conference track sessions.  The UL-moderated discussions will explore energy savings and generation as well as the LED transformation on January 12, 2012, at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). ]]>
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              <![CDATA[The “Product Mindset” Explores the Impact of Consumer and Manufacturer Perceptions on the Product Ecosystem]]>
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              <![CDATA[The “Product Mindset” Explores the Impact of Consumer and Manufacturer Perceptions on the Product Ecosystem]]>
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              <![CDATA[Addition of Comprehensive Workforce Health, Safety Solutions Will Enable Employers to Improve Business Performance, Address Compliance Requirements, Governance Issues.]]>
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              <![CDATA[National Campaign Encourages Families to Commit a Minute to Safety ]]>
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              <![CDATA[As a world leader in developing safety standards, UL is now offering a new premium service that provides customers with access to UL’s Standards Certification Customer Library (“SCCL”) via their smart phones.  ]]>
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              <![CDATA[NORTHBROOK, Ill., September 7, 2011 – As part of Baby Safety Month this September, UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a world leader in advancing safety, is reminding parents to commit a minute to safety. Because 2.5 million children are injured in their homes every year, reducing children’s exposure to potential safety hazards is crucial. ]]>
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              <![CDATA[UL, a world leader in advancing safety, today announced that it has completed the  acquisition of the Quality Assurance business of STR Holdings, Inc. [NYSE: STRI], an Enfield, Connecticut-based company.  The acquisition, a $275 million all cash transaction, is part of UL's strategy to expand its offerings to global retailing and manufacturing customers.  ]]>
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              <![CDATA[Adds Analytical Testing to Current Capabilities to Expand Value Proposition in Global Medical Device Market Segment]]>
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environmental service offerings
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              <![CDATA[NRTL status no longer a requirement for auditors of NFPA 72 Certificated Systems Code]]>
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              <![CDATA[First-of-its-Kind Web Portal Empowers UL Customers to Manage Certification Process On-Line]]>
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              <![CDATA[Northbrook, Ill. May 26, 2011 -- With the unofficial kickoff to summer vacation fast approaching,  many families are taking ‘staycations’ to save money and keep close to home. That means a growing number of parents are considering their backyards as a place to enjoy time with friends, families and neighbors. But while you barbecue, splash in the pool or watch the kids play tag around the play set, it is also important to remember that these summertime activities are known to send 2.3 million kids to the emergency room each year .   ]]>
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              <![CDATA[Preparing Audio/Video, Information and Communications Manufacturers for the global transition to new standard]]>
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              <![CDATA[UL Proactively Developing Light Testing Capabilities to Meet the Ever-Growing Demand for Independent Photometric Testing Services in the Lighting Industry ]]>
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          <link>http://www.ul.com/global/eng/pages/corporate/newsroom/newsitem.jsp?cpath=%2Fglobal%2Feng%2Fcontent%2Fcorporate%2Fnewsroom%2Fpressreleases%2Fdata%2Ful-expands-capabilities-in-global-lighting-technology-market_20110302100000.xml</link>
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              <![CDATA[UL will once again be at the IPC APEX EXPOTM in Las Vegas, USA, this year.  We invite you to stop by our booth (#2415) to talk with our global team about your products, projects, market trends, and anything else you would like to discuss. ]]>
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              <![CDATA[Northbrook, IL., February 10, 2011 – UL, a world leader in advancing safety, today announced the release of a new framework for certifying the resiliency of network and data center products. UL 2825 marks the first deliverable in response to recently introduced U.S. legislation requiring independent certification of network and security-related product performance and protection. ]]>
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          <link>http://www.ul.com/global/eng/pages/corporate/newsroom/newsitem.jsp?cpath=%2Fglobal%2Feng%2Fcontent%2Fcorporate%2Fnewsroom%2Fpressreleases%2Fdata%2Ful-unveils-framework-for-certifying-resiliency-of-network_20110211190000.xml</link>
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              <![CDATA[Research Triangle Park, NC., February 9, 2011 – UL, a world leader in advancing safety, today announced UL International (UK) Ltd. (UL UK) has been appointed as a notified body to the European Personal Protective Equipment Directive (PPE). UL UK is now notified as a testing and certification organization for personal flotation devices (PFD) including life jackets, vests, seat cushions, deck suits and all other flotation devices. The company can now offer CE Marking services for Europe in addition to the already well-established UL and ULC Mark for the US and Canada.  PFD manufacturers gain the benefit of being able to work with a single certification organization for access to both Europe and North America, reducing time and cost to gain market access.]]>
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          <link>http://www.ul.com/global/eng/pages/corporate/newsroom/newsitem.jsp?cpath=%2Fglobal%2Feng%2Fcontent%2Fcorporate%2Fnewsroom%2Fpressreleases%2Fdata%2Ful-international-uk-ltd-appointed-as-notified-body_20110209070000.xml</link>
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          <link>http://www.ul.com/global/eng/pages/corporate/newsroom/newsitem.jsp?cpath=%2Fglobal%2Feng%2Fcontent%2Fcorporate%2Fnewsroom%2Fpressreleases%2Fdata%2Ful-environment-expands-portfolio-with-addition-of-greenguard_20110202064500.xml</link>
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              <![CDATA[UL, a global leader in advancing safety, announced today it will provide external Lean and Six Sigma certification programs for personnel across a wide range of industries, including consultancies, academic institutions and training organizations. The programs, available beginning February 2011 through UL University, capitalize on an opportunity to address the needs of customers around the world. ]]>
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              <![CDATA[Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a world leader in safety testing and certification, announced today the release of a white paper that addresses the current and anticipated regulatory landscape for manufacturers of home healthcare equipment. The white paper, “Home Healthcare Equipment: An Overview,” examines the new IEC 60601-1-11 standard, and highlights the unique challenges for manufacturers with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) recently announced Medical Device Home Initiative. ]]>
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              <![CDATA[UL is debuting a redesigned corporate web site to reinforce our position as a facilitator of global market access and expert resource for product testing and certification, knowledge services, performance testing, and environmental assessment.]]>
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          <link>http://www.ul.com/global/eng/pages/corporate/newsroom/newsitem.jsp?cpath=%2Fglobal%2Feng%2Fcontent%2Fcorporate%2Fnewsroom%2Fpressreleases%2Fdata%2Fredesigned-ulcom-debuts_20110102115000.xml</link>
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              <![CDATA[New combined UL Mark &amp; new pan-European UL-EU Mark provide greater global market access for products covered under the Construction Products Directive (CPD)]]>
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          <link>http://www.ul.com/global/eng/pages/corporate/newsroom/newsitem.jsp?cpath=%2Fglobal%2Feng%2Fcontent%2Fcorporate%2Fnewsroom%2Fpressreleases%2Fdata%2Funderwriters-laboratories-expands-its-portfolio-of-marks-for_20101222132700.xml</link>
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              <![CDATA[Real or artificial? That’s been the longstanding debate for families decorating during the holiday season.  While personal preference is a primary factor for choosing a type of holiday tree, recent research by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) shows that a pre-lit artificial tree can be as much of a fire hazard as a dry natural tree.  The product safety testing organization is announcing new flammability requirements for pre-lit artificial trees based on recent research that confirms artificial trees can contribute significantly to the growth of a small fire in your home if the tree is ignited.  ]]>
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              <![CDATA[Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a world leader in safety testing and certification released the first in a series of white papers that review evolving battery technology.  ]]>
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              <![CDATA[Underwriters Laboratories Encourages Families to Commit a Minute to Safety on November 25 ]]>
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              <![CDATA[UL's world-class facility to be built in Suzhou coincides with 30 years of service in China  ]]>
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              <![CDATA[UL showcases important crime-fighting tool at global IP law enforcement conference]]>
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              <![CDATA[Underwriters Laboratories Offers Family-Friendly Decorating and Costume Tricks and Treats to Help Prevent Accidents ]]>
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              <![CDATA[Study by Underwriters Laboratories looks at best safety practices for cities and outlines tips to help parents reduce preventable accidents ]]>
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              <![CDATA[Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a world leader in product safety testing and certification, announced today that it has been recognized by Verizon Communications, Inc. as an Independent Test Laboratory (ITL) for its Thermal Modeling, Simulations and Test (TMST) program. UL's testing and certification services will help Verizon attempt to achieve its goal of realizing a 20 percent reduction of overall power requirements in network gear.
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              <![CDATA[New PV laboratory in Japan offers full portfolio of services and enables manufactures to speed up their time to market]]>
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              <![CDATA[ULC Standards today announced that it has acquired majority ownership of TerraChoice, a global leader in environmental certification and green marketing, and exclusive manager of the EcoLogo™ Program. TerraChoice joins UL Environment as part of the Underwriters Laboratories global network providing environmental services to companies around the world.]]>
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              <![CDATA[NORTHBROOK, Ill., August 30, 2010 – Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a world leader in product safety testing and certification, standards development and research, today announced its participation in the 2011 International Roofing Expo (IRE) Education Alliance. UL’s 2011 participation in the IRE Education Alliance will mark its sixth year sharing insights and expertise for the IRE’s multi-track educational program covering technical issues, workplace safety, management, green building, finance, sales and general business. UL will help develop educational content for an expected 7,500 architects, facility managers, manufacturers and institutional, metal and residential contractors around safety and sustainability based on, testing and standards development efforts and UL-led research.]]>
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              <![CDATA[UL CEO Keith Williams to give 2010 keynote on the evolving convergence of technologies.]]>
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              <![CDATA[NORTHBROOK, Ill., August 16, 2010 – Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a world leader in product safety testing and certification, has announced actress Nicole Anderson as the international spokesperson of the UL Safety Smart Program.]]>
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              <![CDATA[Coordinated compliance solution expected to reduce time-to-market and product introduction costs ]]>
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              <![CDATA[NORTHBROOK, Ill., August 11, 2010 – Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a world leader in product safety testing and certification, today announced it will once again host the Chicago White Sox’s Annual Fire &amp; Police Night on Wednesday, August 11 at U.S. Cellular Field. UL has sponsored the event since 2008, which pays respect to the thousands of Chicago fire and police professionals for their commitment to protecting the community. ]]>
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              <![CDATA[By partnering with equipment and infrastructure designers, manufacturers, installers and inspectors to promote consistent safety standards, UL is enabling faster market adoption of Electronic Vehicles]]>
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              <![CDATA[Melville, NY – July 14, 2010 – Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a recognized global leader in fire research, standards development and the testing and certification of products, has once again joined with the Long Island Ducks baseball team to promote a community Fire Safety Day.   The event will be held at Suffolk County Sports Park, home of the Long Island Ducks baseball on Thursday, July 15, 2010.  The Long Island Ducks are a Long Island-based independent, minor league professional baseball team and a staple of the Long Island, New York community.]]>
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              <![CDATA[NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 8, 2010 – Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and ICC Evaluation Service, Inc. ® (ICC-ES®), announced today that Measurement Specialties, Inc., has successfully completed the dual listing program for plumbing, mechanical and fuel gas (PMG) products.  The Dual PMG Listing Program provides authorities having jurisdiction and construction professionals with the validation that PMG products are code-compliant and meet the rigorous testing requirements of both ICC-ES and UL. ]]>
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              <![CDATA[NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 19, 2010 – Today, Underwriters Laboratories (UL) released a white paper on the new industry standard for audio/video, information technology and communication technology equipment, IEC 62368-1.]]>
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              <![CDATA[Joint Effort Celebrates Earth Day 2010 with National Call-to-Action to “Save Play”]]>
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          <link>http://www.ul.com/global/eng/pages/corporate/newsroom/newsitem.jsp?cpath=%2Fglobal%2Feng%2Fcontent%2Fcorporate%2Fnewsroom%2Fpressreleases%2Fdata%2Funderwriters-laboratories-demonstrates-environmental-commitment-through-earth-day_20100419070000.xml</link>
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              <![CDATA[Kimberlite Chemicals becomes first Indian company to earn UL certification for antiscalant water treatment chemicals]]>
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              <![CDATA[Home Improvement Accidents Send More Than 200,000 People to the Hospital Each Year; Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Encourages Consumers to Take Safety Into Consideration ]]>
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              <![CDATA[Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a global leader in safety testing and certification, was recently named the exclusive Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory for The EV Project, a groundbreaking study of electric vehicle (EV) charging station infrastructure. ]]>
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              <![CDATA[Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a global leader in product safety testing and certification services, worked with Better Place, the leading electric vehicle services provider, to address the necessary safety requirements needed to help the company bring the world’s first electric taxis with switchable batteries to Japan. ]]>
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              <![CDATA[Underwriters Laboratories CFL safety study finds energy-efficeint lights more versatile]]>
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              <![CDATA[UL continues to expand its global footprint in renewable energy sector to meet growing demand]]>
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              <![CDATA[Microtek Laboratories Signs UL Preferred Partner Agreement: Enhanced services for PCB manufacturers will help them get to market quickly and economically
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              <![CDATA[UL to Help Taiwan Manufacturers Meet Global Safety Standards and Accelerate Global Market Access ]]>
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              <![CDATA[Two global players come together to meet testing capacity and durability needs of solar industry]]>
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              <![CDATA[Manufacturer Receives Dual Evaluation and Certification for its Fortacrete® Structural Panels]]>
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              <![CDATA[Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL), a world leader in product safety testing and certification services, announced today that UL UK (UL International (UK) Ltd.), a Notified Body to the Construction Products Directive, has signed an agreement with SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden. ]]>
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          <title>Verisk Analytics CEO Frank Coyne elected to Underwriters Laboratories' Board of Trustees </title>
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              <![CDATA[Underwriters Laboratories (UL) today announced that Frank J. Coyne has been elected to UL's board of trustees.]]>
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              <![CDATA[Working in collaboration with the Chicago Fire Department (CFD) and a fire service advisory panel, Underwriters Laboratories (UL) recently began a research project that will help the fire service worldwide improve firefighting tactics and reduce firefighter fatalities and injuries.]]>
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              <![CDATA[Addition of LTL Strengthens UL’s Global Market Position, 
LED Testing Capabilities ]]>
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              <![CDATA[There are no instant replays when it comes to hosting a party or playing it safe on Super Bowl Sunday.]]>
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              <![CDATA[It’s silent, deadly and can lurk in your home while your family sleeps. Dubbed the “silent killer,” carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless and poisonous gas that kills 500 people and sends 20,000 more to the hospital each year. ]]>
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              <![CDATA[Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a global leader in safety testing and certification, has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the non-profit Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) to support Project Get Ready, an initiative to aid U.S. cities preparing for widespread adoption and use of electric vehicles (EVs) in their communities. ]]>
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              <![CDATA[Memorandum of Understanding to advance renewable energy and power distribution.]]>
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              <![CDATA[Company expands European Standards testing capabilities and increases global market access.]]>
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              <![CDATA[Underwriters Laboratories offers home heating safety tips as temperatures bottom out.]]>
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              <![CDATA[Addition of CCS strengthens UL’s global market position, EMC/wireless testing / certification capabilities.]]>
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              <![CDATA[Energy efficiency is the No. 1 attribute consumers seek when purchasing new home appliances, according to a new survey from Underwriters Laboratories (UL). More than half of American homeowners (57 percent) ranked energy efficiency as one of their top two considerations when purchasing new appliances.]]>
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              <![CDATA[Company unveils new state-of-the-art IEC 60601-2-24 laboratory]]>
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              <![CDATA[Manufacturers can now have products certified by a combined UL Mark]]>
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              <![CDATA[Underwriters Laboratories (UL), the leading product safety testing organization, and ICC Evaluation Service, Inc® (ICC-ES®), the United States’ leader in evaluating building products for compliance with code, today announced a partnership that will provide the building materials industry with a Dual Evaluation and Certification Program for building products.]]>
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              <![CDATA[Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a world leader in safety testing and certification services, announced today the publication of ANSI/UL 8750, Safety Standard for Light Emitting Diode (LED) Equipment for Use in Lighting Products. The first edition standard creates a global platform of safety requirements for LED lighting equipment as well as the entire supply chain of components used in lighting products employing LED technology.]]>
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              <![CDATA[Surveys from the National Retail Federation and Information Resources, Inc. suggest that uber-competitive bargain-hunting will dominate as this year's trend among families who have spent the year making only purchases of necessity.]]>
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              <![CDATA[Symposium to offer an automotive industry perspective on how safety can be embraced as core to success; point of view may be a roadmap for the home building industry]]>
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              <![CDATA[New Texas laboratory doubles company’s industry performance testing capabilities.]]>
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              <![CDATA[Company helps prepare automotive manufacturers for surge in electric vehicle demands.]]>
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              <![CDATA[As Halloween marks the kick-off of the holiday season, Underwriters Laboratories reminds families to take the necessary steps to keep their homes and children safe.]]>
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              <![CDATA[UL is helping families stay safe from potential home burn hazards this Fire Prevention Week.]]>
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              <![CDATA[Underwriters Laboratories urges parents to take advantage of teachable moments and sharpen their family’s skills in disaster planning during National Preparedness Month this September.]]>
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              <![CDATA[Symposium to offer an automotive industry perspective on how safety can be embraced as core to success; point of view may be a roadmap for the home building industry.]]>
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              <![CDATA[Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a global leader in drinking water quality and safety, today announced it has made significant improvements to testing methods for taste and odor compounds in municipal drinking water, by making procedures more sensitive and faster.]]>
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              <![CDATA[With 40 percent more testing capacity, UL’s San Jose laboratory helps deliver solar products to market faster than ever before
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              <![CDATA[Underwriters Laboratories (UL) today announced that James M. Shannon has been elected to UL’s board of trustees.  ]]>
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              <![CDATA[UL’s new service offering for Data Acceptance Program (DAP) &amp; Manufacturer Test Laboratories (MTL) customers]]>
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              <![CDATA[Underwriters Laboratories (UL), an independent product safety certification organization, today announced they have established a framework for future cooperation with Rolf Jensen &amp; Associates (RJA), a leader in fire protection engineering and life safety consulting services. The framework encompasses building fire/safety evaluations and inspections, enabling customers seeking these services to utilize the expertise of two premier life safety organizations working together to achieve the project goals.]]>
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              <![CDATA[UL looks to new countries and expanded laboratories]]>
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              <![CDATA[Keep safety top of mind when grilling, swimming, and playing in the backyard.]]>
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              <![CDATA[Underwriters Laboratories, a world leader in product safety testing and certification, announced that it will soon begin offering the testing and certification of wind turbines in accordance with new UL standard requirements for safety.]]>
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              <![CDATA[UL medical experts to provide instruction on guidance for risk management in IEC 60601-1:2005 at IECEE workshop]]>
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              <![CDATA[Ready, Set, Recovery: UL’s tips help families reduce the risk of
weather-related deaths and destruction.]]>
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              <![CDATA[Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL), a world leader in product safety testing and certification services, announced today that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Luminaire Testing Laboratory, Inc. (LTL),  an independent source of photometric test reports for the lighting industry. The partnership positions UL as the first NRTL to provide Energy Star testing of LED products. ]]>
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              <![CDATA[Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL), a world leader in product safety testing and certification services, announced today that it will purchase the assets of the Thermoplastics Testing Center (TTC) of Bayer MaterialScience AG.]]>
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              <![CDATA[UL helps industry manufacturers get innovative products and systems into the US marketplace.
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              <![CDATA[ Beginning today, you will experience a vastly different Web site as Release 1.0 of the new UL.com debuts. As the first of many steps in rebuilding your UL online experience, the new UL.com looks to provide you with faster, more direct access to UL industry, service, certification and Standards information.]]>
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              <![CDATA[Underwriters Laboratories (UL) urges families to carefully inspect spring cleaning tools and supplies to reduce risk of injury.]]>
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              <![CDATA[Underwriters Laboratories (UL), an independent product safety certification and leading standards development organization, today announced the publication of UL 2201, a Standard for Portable Engine-Generator Assemblies. Prior to this standard, there was no voluntary safety standard for portable generators sold in the United States.]]>
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              <![CDATA[Support follows months of research; company continues participation in government examination of other blends.
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              <![CDATA[Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and the National Institute for the Defense of Competition and the Protection of Intellectual Property (INDECOPI) announced today an agreement to promote the use of UL Standards for Safety in the ongoing development of national safety standards in Peru via formalized communication and information exchange protocols.]]>
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              <![CDATA[Bitter cold weather can bring more than just frosty mornings and runny noses. Along with the winter chill come the dangers of deadly carbon monoxide (CO), whose odorless reach extends into household living spaces as more families turn to alternative methods - such as a fireplace, wood stove or portable heater - to heat their homes and save a few dollars.]]>
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              <![CDATA[Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a world leader in product testing and safety certification, today announced a new global structure designed to further enable growth and the advancement of its public safety message worldwide. As part of this effort, UL has aligned the organization into five operating units reporting directly to UL CEO Keith Williams. ]]>
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              <![CDATA[Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a world leader in product safety testing and certification, announced today that the National Fire Fighting Company (NAFFCO) headquartered in Dubai became the first company outside of North America to be certified by UL for safety in the Local, Auxiliary, Remote Station &amp; Propriety Fire Alarm Service category.]]>
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              <![CDATA[Most everyone enjoys that first snowfall of the season … the beautifully covered trees, the peaceful quiet of the outdoors. But what happens if Jack Frost throws a curve ball and those few inches suddenly turn into a blizzard. Are you prepared? Underwriters Laboratories (UL) - one of the world's leading product safety organizations -- offers some tips to keep families safe before, during and after a severe winter storm.]]>
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              <![CDATA[Underwriters Laboratories, a world leader in product safety testing services, today announced Christian Anschuetz as chief information officer. In this role, Anschuetz will work with executive management to establish IT strategies, goals and priorities and will provide senior leadership on key technology initiatives in the areas of enterprise resource planning, business process automation, computer systems validation, and electronic communications. Anschuetz will report directly to Keith Williams, president and chief executive officer. ]]>
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              <![CDATA[Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL), a world leader in product safety testing and certification services, announced today that it will acquire the assets of Wakefield Laboratories, an electrical testing laboratory located in Auckland, New Zealand. Financial terms have not been disclosed. 
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              <![CDATA[During the recent annual meeting of the International Electrotechnical Commission's (IEC) committee for the IECEx Conformity Assessment Scheme, Kerry McManama, general manager of HazLoc Services at Underwriters Laboratories (UL), was unanimously inducted as Chairman of the Management Committee.]]>
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              <![CDATA[On Thursday, Oct. 9, Keith Williams, president and CEO of Underwriters Laboratories (UL) spoke at the 14th Annual NEBS (Network Equipment Building Systems) Conference in Orlando, Fla. The event, which was sold out, focused on key industry topics affecting manufacturers, independent testing laboratories, suppliers and end-users of telecommunications equipment.
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              <![CDATA[Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a world-leading standards setting and product safety testing organization, announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Quatest 3, Vietnam, one of the leading conformity assessment organizations in Vietnam. The signing ceremony was witnessed by, Dr. Ngo Quy Viet, Director General of Directorate for Standards and Quality (STAMEQ).
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              <![CDATA[In a unique six-day conference, fire service leaders from around the world will gather in Chicago and Washington D.C. to share best practices, sharpen their management and leadership skills and discuss life safety issues facing the fire industry today. The Global Fire Service Leadership Conference, presented by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a product safety testing organization, will be the first of its kind. The event will start in Chicago on Sept. 21 - 24, and continue in Washington D.C. until Sept. 26. The conference will attract leading fire experts and industry leaders from more than 19 countries.
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              <![CDATA[Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a world leader of product safety testing and certification services, announced today that it will partner with Air Quality Sciences, Inc. (AQS), an indoor air quality solutions provider for healthy indoor environments, to test and certify indoor air devices against an improved UL 867 ozone emission standard. The partnership between UL and AQS was created to respond to manufacturers who must comply with a new regulation adopted by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) that limits ozone emissions from indoor air cleaning devices sold into California.
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              <![CDATA[Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a world leader in product safety testing and certification, announced today the opening of North America's largest commercially focused photovoltaic (PV) testing and certification facility in Silicon Valley. ]]>
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              <![CDATA[Underwriters Laboratories (UL) today announced that James Dollive has been elected to UL's board of trustees.
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              <![CDATA[Underwriters Laboratories (UL) is notifying consumers and retailers that Mager Submersible Fountain Pumps bear a counterfeit UL Mark for the United States and Canada. The pumps have not been evaluated for safety by UL and are not eligible to bear the UL Mark.
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              <![CDATA[Smoke alarms have been saving lives for decades, but today the technology behind them is making headlines thanks to changes in the modern home environment and recent scientific research.
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              <![CDATA[Underwriters Laboratories (UL), the global, independent safety testing organization, and Lowe's Home Improvement stores today announced a consumer safety initiative to teach consumers about product safety. Beginning May 3, UL's high-tech and entertaining mobile safety exhibit will engage and entertain consumers at 63 Lowe's locations across the country.]]>
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              <![CDATA[Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) announced today an agreement to promote the use of UL Standards for Safety in the ongoing development of national safety standards in Jamaica via formalized consulting, communication and information exchange protocols.
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              <![CDATA[Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a world leader of product safety testing services, announced today that its Management System Solutions business will merge with DQS, a leading global registrar in independent third party management system certification services headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany.
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              <![CDATA[Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and the Saudi Arabian Standards Organization (SASO) announced today an agreement to promote the use of UL Standards for Safety in the ongoing development of national safety standards in Saudi Arabia via formalized consulting, communication and information exchange protocols.]]>
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              <![CDATA[Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) and CSA International have implemented the full operational expansion of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that allows manufacturers of electrical products to obtain both UL and CSA International certification marks for their products on the basis of a single test program carried out by either organization.]]>
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