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Jan 28, 2016

BRC Code of Practice - Modified EN71-2 Test Method for the Flammability Safety of Children’s Dress-up

Details Pending official announcement of UK British Retail Consortium (BRC), two Codes of Practice are introduced to help improve the safety of children’s dress up clothing. Additional…

Jan 26, 2016

UL Issues first UL 2271 Listing for Lithium-ion Forklift Battery Pack to Flux Power

Flux to Begin Shipping First UL 2271 Listed Lithium Solution for Electric Trucks in Q2 2016 Northbrook, Ill.; Vista, Calif. – January 26, 2016 – UL, a global safety science organization,…

Jan 26, 2016

UL Mobile App – New "Stay Connected" Feature

New HazLoc App Feature UL introduces a new "Stay Connected" feature to the UL HazLoc App. Download the App today and you’ll be one step away from receiving additional exclusive UL HazLoc…

Jan 25, 2016

From NASA to UL: Lighting a Spark for Battery Safety

About eight years ago, Dr. Judy Jeevarajan, then a NASA senior scientist, and UL’s Harry Jones were introduced to one another, sparking a collaborative research effort on methods to…

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Jan 19, 2016

UL Studies Lithium-Ion Battery Safety

Ever since cell phones and laptop computers became omnipresent, the popularity of lithium-ion batteries has taken off. The batteries, often called LiB, are rechargeable and with higher…

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Jan 19, 2016

Why Does the Additive Manufacturing Industry Need Training?

No one can miss the rapid advancements in additive manufacturing today and its impact on many industries. While the excitement is ever present, it’s hard to separate and remove the hype…

Jan 14, 2016

EC Issues Draft Commission Regulation for Cosmetic Products

EUROPEAN UNION - The European Commission (EC) has released Draft Commission Regulation amending Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on…

Jan 14, 2016

EC Issues Draft Commission Regulation for Peracetic Acid in Biocidal Products

EUROPEAN UNION - The European Commission (EC) has announced the release of draft regulation approving peracetic acid as an existing active substance for use in biocidal products for product…

Jan 14, 2016

ECHA Releases Updated Guidance Document on REACH for Use Description

EUROPEAN UNION - The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has released an updated version of Chapter R.12 of the Guidance on Information Requirements and Chemical Safety Assessment (IR&CSA)…

Jan 14, 2016

New York Counties Update

UNITED STATES - At the end of 2015, two counties in New York had further action on their laws banning chemicals in toys and children’s products. Albany County, NY On December…

Jan 14, 2016

President Obama Signs into Law the Microbead-Free Waters Act of 2015

UNITED STATES - The Microbead-Free Waters Act of 2015 (H.R.1321), passed by the U.S. Senate December 18, 2015, was signed by President Obama and became Public Law No. 114-114 on December 28…

Jan 14, 2016

ZDHC Issues MRSL for Leather

INTERNATIONAL - The Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) group has issued a new version of its Manufacturing Restricted Substance List (MRSL) to include a new labeling of leather…

Jan 14, 2016

ZDHC Programme Releases Findings of Textile Industry Wastewater Quality Review

INTERNATIONAL - The Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Programme released its review of wastewater discharge guidance in the current textile industry. The research gathered shows…

Jan 13, 2016

Japan Announces updates to IEC 60601 3rd edition transition

In Bulletin No. 201 505 issued October 13, 2015, JFMDA announced a 5-year transition between JIS T0601-1, the equivalent of IEC 60601-1:2005 (3nd edition) to IEC 60601-1:2005 with Amendment…

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Jan 12, 2016

Medical Alerts Reimagined with IoT Technology

More manufacturers are designing safety and security into their IoT devices from the start, and many organizations are turning to UL to tap its expertise in these areas. In some cases,…

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Jan 4, 2016

‘There’s Something Fishy Going On’

When you sit down at a restaurant to enjoy a seafood entrée or travel to the grocery store to purchase fish, how do you know it’s the fresh catch you think it is? Is it hake instead of cod?…

Dec 17, 2015

ASTM Publishes Standards for Handwash and Antibacterial Personal Cleansing Products

UNITED STATES - On November 10, 2015, the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) published standards intended for hand-wash and anti-bacterial cleaning products. ASTM…

Dec 17, 2015

ASTM Releases Standards for Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes

UNITED STATES - The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has released standards specific to water-emulsion floor polishes. ASTM D4078 - 02(2015) Standard Specification for…

Dec 17, 2015

Canada Health Minister Intends to Mandate Improved Food Labeling

CANADA - Newly appointed Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau has assigned Health Minister Dr. Jane Philpott as the head of the developing committee for the regulations with the intent…

Dec 17, 2015

CEN Issues Standard for Baby Carriers

EUROPEAN UNION - The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has published EN 13209-2:2016 Child use and care articles - Baby carriers - Safety requirements and test methods - Part 2:…