Feature Stories

Jul 21, 2020

Why Carbon Reporting? Australia’s NGER

Australia’s future depends on drastically reducing GHG emissions. With that in mind, Australia NGER (National Greenhouse Energy Reporting) was set up.

Jul 10, 2020

Do You Know What’s in Your Dietary Supplements?

If you walk into any drugstore these days, you’ll find aisles stocked with supplements meant to improve health, reduce stress, or any number of other desirable results.

Jul 7, 2020

Why ESG Investing Matters

Ignoring ESG investing (environmental social and governance) could hurt your bottom line. People prefer to put investments into companies that care.

Jul 6, 2020

Interview: Regulatory Insights for Food Contacts Materials in the U.S.

Food contact materials must be manufactured so they do not transfer elements to food in measurable quantities.

Jun 25, 2020

What Is Carbon Tax?

We all live with the consequences of pollution and GHG emissions. Proponents of carbon tax argue that those responsible for emissions should pay for them.

Jun 15, 2020

UL Accreditations in Mexico for Washing Machines, Air Conditioners and More

UL now has accreditations for Peru, Panama and El Salvador and other countries for following mandatory energy efficiency regulations.

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Jun 9, 2020

Why Your Small Business’s GHG Management is a Big Deal

Small and medium-sized enterprises (also known as SMEs) play a major part toward a cleaner, safer environment and GHG management is a large part of that.

Jun 8, 2020

Sustainable Toys: An Evolving Landscape

Sustainability is now a key aspect in our daily lives. Customers and companies in the consumer products sector, including products like toys and childcare articles, are paying more attention than ever to the question of sustainability.

Jun 1, 2020

Emergency Lighting – Technology Updates for UL 924

In this article, we’ll look at some of the recently published revisions to UL 924, the Standard for Emergency Lighting Equipment, as it seeks to permit deployment of these innovations while suppressing unintended and undesired consequences.

Jun 1, 2020

India - Additional Product Categories Will Be Mandatory Under the Compulsory Registration Scheme

According to the notification in the Official Gazette of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in April additional product categories were made mandatory under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS).

Jun 1, 2020

UL Field Sample Testing of Automatic Sprinklers

Many communities have adopted NFPA 25, which requires building owners to have their installed sprinklers periodically tested by a recognized testing laboratory. We can help you with compliance.

Jun 1, 2020

When It’s Hot – Let’s Be Thankful for Air Ducts

There are millions of feet of factory-made air ducts installed in residential and commercial buildings worldwide. From the hottest summers to the coldest winters, these unsung heroes deliver tempered air just for our comfort.

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May 31, 2020

As Paper Towel Supplies Fell Short, UL Contributed to Georgia-Pacific’s Expanded Production

UL helps Georgia-Pacific increase sustainable paper production to meet consumer needs.

May 25, 2020

The Transition of the Toy Industry Towards Sustainability: The Importance of Trustable Environmental Claims

Improving sustainability is a major goal in the toy industries, but sustainability is meaningless without transparency.

May 20, 2020

Q&A: UL Critical Component Identification in Fire Resistance-rated Designs

Have you ever wondered why some items within UL Certification designs have asterisks following an item’s description? In this Q&A, we’ll explain what their meaning is.

May 20, 2020

UL 9540 Energy Storage System (ESS) Requirements - Evolving to Meet Industry and Regulatory Needs

In recent years, installation codes and standards have been updated to address modern energy storage applications which often use new energy storage technologies.

Racks of Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems

May 20, 2020

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) System - Retrofitting/replacing with New Batteries

Knowing which batteries can be replaced with uninterruptible power supply systems, depends on considering a number of codes, product listings, marketing’s and installation instructions.

May 19, 2020

Q&A: Fire Doors for Linen and Waste Chutes

Determining code compliance for linen and waste chute access doors.

May 19, 2020

The Future of Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Requirements

Understand the SDS requirements shifting how chemical safety documentation are generated and utilised by chemical companies around the world.

May 18, 2020

Food Contact Materials: Opportunities and Critical Issues in the Food Suitability Sector in Europe

The regulatory landscape of materials in contact with food is complex and constantly evolving.