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The US FDA has officially recognized the UL 2900 Cybersecurity standard for medical devices

Directly benefitting connected device manufacturers and developers The standard's adoption will allow US medical device registrants, including manufacturers and developers, to demonstrate…

Jun 12, 2018

U.S. FDA Recognizes ISO 18562 Raising the Bar for Medical Device VOC & Particle Testing

On June 7, 2018, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced the Agency’s recognition of the ISO 18562 series - Biocompatibility evaluation of breathing gas pathways in…

Jun 8, 2018

Avitru and UL Announce Technology Partnership to Simplify Access to Sustainability Data Within MasterSpec

Partnership will offer users access to a comprehensive database of product sustainability data, Solution demonstrations will be available during A’18 at Avitru Booth 1221 ATLANTA, June 7…

Jun 7, 2018

How UL Tests the Fire Safety of Exterior Wall Systems

The NFPA 285 standard is applied to test exterior construction materials for flammability. Burj Khalifa, Shanghai Tower, Abraj Al-Bait Clock Tower…and the list is growing. Increasingly,…

Jun 7, 2018

Inside UL: Deciphering Consumer Water Filters

Water contamination issues continue to splash headlines across the U.S. with many considering the use of water filters to help remove contaminants. But how does one decide between filter…

Jun 6, 2018

New UL SPOT includes enhanced search features, collaborative virtual workspaces and our new BIM Tools

UL is pleased to announce the release of the latest version of SPOT, the world’s largest credible resource for product sustainability information, at NeoCon in June. At booth # 7-2139A, you…

Jun 6, 2018

Product circularity minimizes waste and carbon emissions from cradle to grave

In the previous post, we used the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Waste Reduction Model (WARM) to calculate reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from electronics diverted from the…

Jun 6, 2018

ANSUL® Acoustic Nozzle Receives UL Verification

Johnson Controls recently received UL Verification for its ANSUL® Acoustic Nozzle, making it the first fire protection product to earn a marketing claim verification for performance. The…

Jun 5, 2018

Measuring Carbon Reduction from Disposal Alternatives: How Zero Waste Reduces GHG Emissions

In a previous post, we established that one of the indirect benefits of pursuing zero waste is a reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. When materials are not sent to the landfill,…

Jun 5, 2018

Mission first for UL's Ken Boyce

His credentials read like a Who’s Who entry for engineers: Chairman of the UL Energy Council, a body of global energy experts addressing key market and technical issues; Principal…

Jun 5, 2018

aerial image of Durban City and harbor, South Africa,UL Africa employees at team event

Safety Laboratories set high standards for consumer safety

In a paper entitled “Corporate Reputation in the Information Technology Industry: A South African Case Study,” Johanna Le Roux, writes that “reputable organizations protect their corporate…

Jun 5, 2018

UL Announces First Certification to UL 880 Standard for Sustainability for Manufacturing Organizations

Hexion achieves certification to leadership standard that evaluates multiple sustainability related requirements MARIETTA, GA., June 5, 2018 — UL Environment, a division of UL, announced…

Jun 5, 2018

UL announces a new subassembly inspection solution that allows more flexibility in your supply chain and improved time to market

Manufacturers often deal with component parts coming from different locations, making supply chain management complicated. UL announces a new solution to meet our customers’ need for more…

Jun 4, 2018

IoT Challenges Ahead - 2018 brings security awareness, but risks persist

With Internet of things (IoT) technology continuing to offer increased value to businesses – from process optimization to improved customer experiences – implementation of connected devices…

Jun 1, 2018

UL Announces Agreement with MACO to Build Volatile Organic Compound Testing Laboratory

Laboratory will conduct research, testing and quality assurance for sustainable building materials for the Chinese market MARIETTA, GA., May 30, 2018 — UL and MACO Group Corporation, a…

May 30, 2018

Deciphering consumer water filters

Water contamination issues continue to splash headlines across the U.S. If it’s not one public water system, it is another, as shown by a 2016 study that revealed nearly 21 million…

May 29, 2018

Distributed energy resources offer global cities new challenges and new benefits

Cities around the world are facing change at an unprecedented rate, much faster than previous generations. This remarkable growth has placed significant stress on infrastructure, housing,…

May 29, 2018

Accelerate Your Products’ Access to Multiple Markets With CB Scheme

North American expansion helps improve global market access.

May 23, 2018

EPA Formaldehyde Labeling Effective Date Has Been Changed

On March 2018, in response to a court order and joint stipulation document issued by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, the United States Environmental…

May 23, 2018

Media coverage: What are the risks of using inexpensive charging cables?

Click here to view the Good Morning America report "Could Inexpensive Chargers Put Your iPhone at Risk?" (original broadcast May 4, 2018)

May 23, 2018