Feature Stories

Oct 2, 2015

UL HFE team writes usability guidance for US National Institute of Standards and Technology

The UL Human Factors Engineering team recently completed a project for the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in support of its Health IT Usability initiative. The…

Oct 1, 2015

UL Furniture & Bedding's Grand Opening Covered by the Grand Rapids Business Journal

Advanced Furniture Testing - a UL Company, held a grand opening and ribbon cutting in Holland, MI on September 2nd, 2015. We were pleased to be joined by local businesses and furniture…

Oct 1, 2015

UL Furniture & Bedding's Grand Opening Covered by the Grand Rapids Press

On September 2nd, 2015, Advanced Furniture Testing - A UL Company held our Grand Opening in Holland MI. We were pleased to have local business and furniture industry participants join our…

Sep 29, 2015

New OSHA Standard for Confined Spaces in Construction: Five Key Changes All Safety Managers Need to Know

Since 1993, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has enforced a confined spaces standard for general industry, mandating procedures and requirements for working in…

Sep 22, 2015

Updated 3DP & AM Equipment Compliance Guideline Now Available

The 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing Equipment Compliance Guideline was recently updated to include guidance on Powder Safety and on 3D Printers intended for use by children in…

Sep 16, 2015

DOE Proposes Rule for Energy Conservation Standards for Ceiling Fan Light Kits

UNITED STATES ̶ The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has proposed rules specific to the energy conservation standards for ceiling fan light kits. The document, entitled Energy Conservation…

Sep 15, 2015

ECHA Drafts Guideline on The Scope of Amendment of Entry 63 of Annex XVII to REACH: Lead in articles supplied to the general public that can be mouthed by children

EUROPEAN UNION ̶ The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has provided a guideline concerning the interpretation of certain aspects of the scope of the new upcoming provisions1 (listed in…

Sep 10, 2015

UL awards the world’s first EN 62368-1 D Mark to Lite-On Technology

UL awarded the world’s first EN 62368-1 D Mark to Lite-On Technology’s photo coupler in May. The product also acquired Nordic Certification which is recognised by four northern European…

Sep 8, 2015

The Makings of a Robot

Robots have found their place. Robots increasingly are being used to perform many of the tasks formerly relegated to other machines or people. The development of the robotics industry in…

Sep 1, 2015

Street Smart Security for Connected Lighting Infrastructure

The world is increasingly interconnected. Today, more than 3 billion people have an Internet connection, and almost 20 billion devices are connected to the Internet. Soon entire cities will…

Aug 17, 2015

Maine DEP Designates Four Phthalates as Priority Chemicals (United States)

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced the listing of the following four phthalates as priority chemicals under the state’s Toxic Chemicals in Children’s…