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

ANVISA new rule requires IEC 60601 with Amendment 1

On September 25, 2015, the Brazil National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) issued a new rule IN 4, 2015-09-24, (that supersedes the IN 11, 2014-12-16) and which require the IEC 60601-1…

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

ASTM Issues Standard for Rubber Contraceptives

UNITED STATES - The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) released ASTM D3492 - 15 Standard Specification for Rubber Contraceptives (Male Condoms) The standard specifies the…

Nov 11, 2015

ASTM Releases Standards for Leather

UNITED STATES - The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has released the following standards for leather products. ASTM D5053 - 03(2015) Standard Test Method for…

Nov 11, 2015

Cosmetics Committee Approves Three Cosmetic Ingredients

EUROPEAN UNION - The European Commission's (EC) Standing Committee on Cosmetics Products has approved the use of zinc oxide as a UV filter, as per its released meeting agenda on October 22,…

Nov 11, 2015

ECHA Updates CLH Consultations and Registry of Intentions

EUROPEAN UNION - The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has opened for public consultation the following harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) proposals: Substance CAS No. EC No. …

Nov 11, 2015

ESMA Issues Draft Technical Regulation for Cosmetics Products

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - The Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA) has issued a draft technical regulation for cosmetics and toiletries products, released through…

Nov 11, 2015

ISO Releases Standards for Footwear and Textile

INTERNATIONAL - The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has issued the following standards specific to leathers used in footwear and textiles. Standard TC/SC Stage…

Nov 11, 2015

ISO Releases Standards for the Requirements for Sleeping Bags

INTERNATIONAL - The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has issued the following standards as requirements for sleeping bags: Standard TC/SC Stage Date ISO/DIS…

Nov 11, 2015

ISO Specifies Standards for Leathers

INTERNATIONAL - The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has issued the following standards for leather. Standard TC/SC Stage Date ISO/FDIS 17236 Leather -- Physical…

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

2016 UL AM Training Schedule Now Available

Start planning your 2016 AM training now. UL has announced the 2016 UL Additive Manufacturing (AM) Training Program schedule.. The schedule features new courses and locations to better meet…

Nov 5, 2015

3DSIM Announces Beta Program for New Product Suite

3DSIM, a software company providing products and services initially focused on the simulation of Additive Manufacturing (AM) processes, is accepting pre-orders for its Beta exaSIM Support…

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,…