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We employ exacting scientific processes and the highest ethical principles to help create a better world. As safety challenges and concerns expand to include sustainability, well-being, connected technologies and security, we provide broad leadership, deep expertise and vital services to guide these transformations.

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UL 1385 Outline Of Investigation For Cryogenic Submersible Pump Cables Is Published

In October of 2018, outline of investigation UL 1385 for cryogenic submersible pump cables, was published. The cables are used to supply power to pump motors submerged in the liquids to pump the gases which are typically stored in stationary storage tanks or on floating ships for transportation.

Jun 17, 2019

Catherine Sheehy, head of Advisory Solutions, discuss sustainability at the 2019 Pritzker Forum on Global Cities

Lessons learned from the 2019 Pritzker Forum on Global Cities

Panelists sought solutions on how to scale for sustained growth

Jun 17, 2019

Representatives from UL and FJSEI signing memorandum of understanding

UL and FJSEI set a new Benchmark for the Specialized Robots Industry

To help improve safety, UL and the FJSEI held a grand ceremony in Quanzhou where both parties signed a memorandum of understanding.

Jun 17, 2019

Insights

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Bringing Transparency to the Circular Economy

In this UL white paper, we examine the potential of a circular economy philosophy to transform environmental sustainability efforts in business, as well as the real-world issues that challenge its broader acceptance.

Jun 12, 2019

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The Sum of all Parts - Drinking Water System Component Certification

It is a common misconception that a final product can be considered certified without additional evaluation if all or most components making up the product are certified. Believing in this and other misconceptions and marketing it as true can lead to hazardous or unhealthy consequences.

Jun 11, 2019

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Are Distributed Chemicals Still Certified?

Guidance for water administrators - procurement of third-party treatment chemicals.

Jun 11, 2019

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Fri Feb 1

Recorded Webinar - UL 8800 Horticultural Lighting & System: A Comparison with UL 1598

In this free webinar, you’ll learn the function of horticultural lighting in controlled environment agricultural operations, as well as the specific safety and performance requirements applicable to these specialized luminaires and systems. You’ll also hear discussion on the scope of testing available under UL 8800, Outline of Investigation for Horticultural Lighting Equipment, compare it to UL 1598, and conclude with a summary of the potential advantages of UL 8800 horticultural lighting certification.

Tue Mar 12

Free On-Demand Webinar: Certification Standards and Evaluation of Electrical Insulation Systems

High reliability and performance are the foundation of a quality product. To achieve this, it is imperative that high-quality electrical insulation materials (EIM) and electrical insulation systems (EIS) are used and thoroughly reviewed when building magnetic devices, including motors, transformers, generators, and solenoids.

Deepen your knowledge on certification standards and evaluation of EIS for safety and performance through UL’s free three session webinar series.

Wed Mar 20

Recorded AHAM Sponsored Webinar: The Nichrome Wire Test (NWT), Presented by UL

UL Presents The Nichrome Wire Test (NWT)

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SPOT Product Database

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