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Oct 8, 2019

Saving Lives at Center of Fire Prevention Week

A look back at UL's role in fire safety..

Catherine Sheehy, head of Advisory Solutions, moderates sustainability panel at the 2019 UL Sustainability Forum

Oct 7, 2019

UL Sustainability Forum Places Emphasis on Reporting and Measurement

The 2019 UL Sustainability Forum explored the dynamic environmental landscape.

Oct 4, 2019

Enabling Carbon Reporting in the Supply Chain

Carbon reporting transparency runs along an organizations entire supply chain, resulting in demand for good carbon reporting from all stakeholders.

Oct 2, 2019

Certification for NSF/ANSI 391.1 General Sustainability Assessment for Professional Services Now Offered Through UL

Demonstrate sustainable performance in the professional services industry with UL Certification for Professional Service Providers.

Oct 2, 2019

New Requirements for Energy Metering Systems in Mexico

NOM-001-CRE/SCFI-2019 for the use of more accurate meters .

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Oct 1, 2019

Taiwan Lab Roots 3D Technology in Facility Excellence

Learn more about the first facility in Asia certified to UL 3400.

Sep 25, 2019

European Access for Industrial Control Panels

Manufacturers of Industrial Control Panels (ICP) who intend to sell their products into Europe must comply with applicable Directives and “Self-declare” by applying the CE Mark. Based on…

Sep 25, 2019

Small Batteries, Big Risks – Help Keep Your Customers Safe Around Button or Coin Cell Batteries

Lithium button and coin cell batteries offer power in a relatively small package, which has its advantages, but these batteries can also present significant risks for young children.

Sep 24, 2019

China – Energy Efficiency, CEL Product Scope Expansion and New Standard for Lighting Products

The China Energy Label (CEL) regulator issued a public consultation notice for expanding product scope coverage.

Sep 24, 2019

Energy Efficiency Inclusion of Variable Refrigerant Flow Air Conditioners into Scope of MEPS/MELS

The Singapore National Environment Agency (NEA) hosted an industry consultation to announce the plan of including variable refrigerant flow air conditioners (VRF A/C) into the MEPS/MELS requirement.

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Sep 24, 2019

It’s Clear Skies for InvisibleShield’s Blue Light Filter

UL testing validates InvisibleShield's blue light marketing claim.

Sep 24, 2019

Strengthening UL's Luminaire Programs

UL’s ‘General Coverage’ programs offer lighting manufacturers flexibility to apply UL Certification Marks to a wide range of sign or luminaire sizes and shapes.

Sep 24, 2019

Ukraine - Updates Regarding RoHS Technical Regulations

With the amendment resolution published on June 26, 2019, Ukraine updated the list of exemptions included in the Regulation on Restriction of Hazardous Substances.

Sep 24, 2019

Updates on the Progress for Mandating the Water Efficiency Label for Water Use Products in Malaysia

The Malaysia National Water Services Commission (SPAN in Malay) had introduced a voluntary Water Efficient Products Labeling Scheme (WEPLS) and media news, SPAN, is currently drafting laws to mandate this labeling requirement.

Sep 24, 2019

Updates to the New Gulf Conformity Tracking System Middle East for G-Mark

Middle East, G-Mark: GCC Standardization Organization (GSO) has developed and launched a new version of the Gulf Conformity Tracking System.

Sep 23, 2019

China Energy Label Product Scope Expansion and a New Standard for Air Conditioners Products

The China Energy Label (CEL) regulator issued public consultation notice (already closed) for expanding product scope coverage to the following products based on the following standards: Both minimum energy performance standard (MEPS) and energy efficiency Grade are established within the standards. The implementation date is targeted to be May 1, 2020.

Sep 23, 2019

Energy Efficiency and Ecodesign: A New technical Regulation Approved by the Ministry in Ukraine

As part of a larger program for the implementation of energy efficiency requirements in Ukraine, new technical regulations in this field have been recently approved and will become mandatory for Ukraine market access.

Sep 23, 2019

Laundry Appliance and Child Entrapment

Young children have been known to enter the drum of front-loading clothes washers and dryer, e.g., to play hide-and-seek, and some have died over the years due to suffocation. Child entrapment in a washer or dryer, while rare, still happens today. A child might climb into a machine, get trapped and suffocate because he or she can’t get out.

Sep 23, 2019

New Product Categories added into Certification Implementation Requirements for Appliances and Refrigerants

New categories have been added to the Certification Implementation Requirement (CCC) for explosion-proof electric apparatus, gas appliances and large refrigerators.

The white cable of a mobile phone draws power from a laptop.

Sep 23, 2019

The Potential Risks Associated With High-Powered Devices

Learn more about cables role in overall device safety.

Feature Stories

Saving Lives at Center of Fire Prevention Week

UL Sustainability Forum Places Emphasis on Reporting and Measurement

Enabling Carbon Reporting in the Supply Chain

Certification for NSF/ANSI 391.1 General Sustainability Assessment for Professional Services Now Offered Through UL

New Requirements for Energy Metering Systems in Mexico

Taiwan Lab Roots 3D Technology in Facility Excellence

European Access for Industrial Control Panels

Small Batteries, Big Risks – Help Keep Your Customers Safe Around Button or Coin Cell Batteries

China – Energy Efficiency, CEL Product Scope Expansion and New Standard for Lighting Products

Energy Efficiency Inclusion of Variable Refrigerant Flow Air Conditioners into Scope of MEPS/MELS

It’s Clear Skies for InvisibleShield’s Blue Light Filter

Strengthening UL's Luminaire Programs

Ukraine - Updates Regarding RoHS Technical Regulations

Updates on the Progress for Mandating the Water Efficiency Label for Water Use Products in Malaysia

Updates to the New Gulf Conformity Tracking System Middle East for G-Mark

China Energy Label Product Scope Expansion and a New Standard for Air Conditioners Products

Energy Efficiency and Ecodesign: A New technical Regulation Approved by the Ministry in Ukraine

Laundry Appliance and Child Entrapment

New Product Categories added into Certification Implementation Requirements for Appliances and Refrigerants

The Potential Risks Associated With High-Powered Devices

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