Feature Stories

Nov 18, 2015

U.S. Coast Guard updates electrical regulations for offshore hazardous locations

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) is responsible for maritime safety and security in the U.S. Offshore Continental Shelf. USCG recently published amendments to the Title 46 CFR rules governing…

Nov 16, 2015

ICC, CSA Group Seek Comments on Rainwater Harvesting Standard

The International Code Council and CSA Group have posted the first draft of the CSA/ICC B805 Rainwater Harvesting Systems standard for public review. The standard will help code officials…

Nov 16, 2015

Southeast Asian Nations Leapfrogging Development

Technology today presents unprecedented opportunities for developing countries. Some countries have made strides in embracing new technologies and, as a result, have advanced more quickly…

Nov 12, 2015

UL selects Battery Innovation Center (BIC) to offer engineering expertise & advanced test capabilities

UL’s Battery & Energy Storage Technology (BEST) Test Center, Located at BIC, is Poised to Advance the Future of Energy and the Electrical Grid NORTHBROOK,Ill.,November 12, 2015–UL …

Nov 11, 2015

Oman Issues Draft Decree Adopting ASTM Standards for Children’s and Adult Jewelry

OMAN - The Ministry of Commerce & Industry has issued a draft decree to adopt standards set by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) for children’s and adult jewelry…

Nov 10, 2015

Testing Battery Systems Designed for Wearable Technologies

This UL white paper discusses testing and evaluation considerations for batteries and energy storage systems used in wearable technologies. Beginning with a summary of the historic…

Nov 5, 2015

Perfluorinated Compounds in Textiles and Apparel

Details The use of perfluorinated compounds (PFC) in clothing has been debated at the international level due to the adverse effects these substances pose to human health and the…

Nov 5, 2015

UL AMCC Prepares for December Opening

Metal machine installation. Personal protection equipment. More than 5,700 gallons of liquid nitrogen. Network and power taps. These are just a few of the numerous items Ed Tackett,…

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Nov 3, 2015

Meet Aggressive Hackers With Aggressive Security

We are living in an age where commerce moves at incredible speed, utilizing evolving innovative technologies. However, these innovations are being met with sophisticated hacking techniques,…

Nov 3, 2015

UL Reinforces Thought Leadership in the Medical Device Innovation at AdvaMed and CIMDR

PRESS RELEASE SAN DIEGO, November 3, 2015 – UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a global safety science organization, continued to exemplify its commitment to safety and learning in …

Oct 28, 2015

UL Assists in Founding the Association for Professional Social Compliance Auditors (APSCA)

The Association for Professional Social Compliance Auditors (APSCA) was created last month in an effort to bring more credibility to auditors addressing working conditions around the world…

Oct 26, 2015

New York Counties Ban Certain Chemicals in Toys and Children’s Products

Update On October 26, 2015, Rockland County, New York and the Safe To Play Coalition entered into a stipulation which delays enforcement of the Toxic Free Toys Act through December 31,…