Feature Stories

Aug 31, 2020

Power Supply Standards Compliance

New standards for power supply testing

A woman uses UV light to inactivate harmful material on products.

Aug 31, 2020

UVC Healthcare Facility Safety

Understand UV healthcare product and facility safety

Aug 28, 2020

The Elegant Interaction of Codes and Standards

Read the latest installment of our Lumen Insights emergency lighting article series.

Aug 27, 2020

Gruppo LUBE Contributes to High Performance Indoor Spaces with UL GREENGUARD Certification

Gruppo LUBE is the first kitchen manufacturer in Europe to achieve the UL GREENGUARD Gold Certification.

People in open office environment working separated by transparent dividers

Aug 27, 2020

Office Furniture Manufacturers Balance Innovation and Safety to Support Building Reoccupancy

In open air offices, transparent dividers offer individuals protection from other occupants. Deployment seems straightforward, but it’s important to evaluate usage risks.

Aug 25, 2020

Mandatory Emissions Reporting Around the Globe

The first step to attacking greenhouse gases is measuring them. Over 40 countries have mandatory emissions reporting to report company emissions.

Aug 21, 2020

The Future of Smart Cities and Smart Living Comes to Life

What will smart buildings look like in the future? UL experts weigh in during an impromptu conversation.

Two feet stand in front of a floor graphic that says stay safe and keep your distance

Aug 18, 2020

Floor Graphics Test Keeps Consumers Moving Safely While Social Distancing

To help keep people safe when walking on floor graphics, the products are tested and rated for its slip resistance — UL plays a significant role in getting these COVID-19 signs to market.

Aug 18, 2020

Key Learnings from 2019 EU Recalls: BUTTON CELL SAFETY

Button batteries or coin batteries are commonly used in games and toys. If the toy’s design and construction are not strong enough to resist normal or abuse-use tests, the battery compartment can be easily opened or broken, making these small batteries acc

Aug 18, 2020

Key Learnings from 2019 EU Recalls: CHEMICAL HAZARD

In 2019 a large proportion of alerts on the Safety Gate showed that dangerous chemicals were found in toys; 47% of alerts about toys signaled a chemical risk.

Aug 18, 2020

Key Learnings from 2019 EU Recalls: CHOKING HAZARD — EXPANDABLE TOYS

Such products may pose a risk of choking if they are put into the mouth and swallowed by children. When the toy expands, it can cause fatal occlusion of the respiratory tract of small children or blockage of the gut.

Aug 18, 2020

Key Learnings from 2019 EU Recalls: CHOKING HAZARD — SMALL PARTS

Small parts of the toy pose a risk of choking by blocking the airway at the back of the child’s mouth and upper throat. This kind of hazard is particularly significant for children under 36 months.

Aug 18, 2020

Key Learnings from 2019 EU Recalls: DAMAGE TO HEARING

When the sound level is too high or there is prolonged exposure to elevated levels over a period of time, a child’s hearing can be damaged.

Aug 18, 2020

Key Learnings from 2019 EU Recalls: MICROBIOLOGICAL RISK IN TOYS CONTAINING AQUEOUS MEDIA

The risk of infection is posed if the toy containing aqueous media is swallowed or comes into contact with skin when microbiological contamination is present.

Aug 18, 2020

Key Learnings from 2019 EU Recalls: STRANGULATION

These toys can cause asphyxiation, leading to an interruption of oxygenation.

Aug 4, 2020

Why Carbon Reporting in South Africa Matters

One of the continent’s worst polluters, carbon reporting in South Africa must show lower GHG emissions to meet commitments. NGERs gives the specifics.

Jul 30, 2020

What Luxury Brands Have to Know About International Standards and Risk Management for Adult Apparel

For brands that want to market their adult apparel globally, compliance with current regulations is often a challenge.

Jul 29, 2020

Lenovo DCG Taipei Design Center becomes Taiwan's first office to earn the 2 Star Fitwel Rating

By earning Fitwel Certification, Lenovo demonstrates its commitment to the health and well-being of its employees.

Jul 29, 2020

New Component Category Is the Smart and Simple Pathway to A2L Compliance

UL’s new component category helps to avoid HazLoc requirements for A2L refrigerants.

Jul 23, 2020

Gas-fired Cooking Appliances for the European Market

Learn about the EN standards relevant to gas-fired cooking appliances and get your product certified for the European market with UL’s expertise.