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Asthma Awareness: The Impact of Product Emissions on Indoor Air

With an estimated 25 million people in the U.S. now affected by asthma, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has designated May National Asthma Awareness Month to increase…

May 9, 2017

MHRA issues OBL Guidance as "Virtual Manufacturers" under EU Regulations

MHRA have now issued their guidance explaining how Own Brand Labelers (OBL) are now considered Virtual Manufacturers, adding additional requirements in order to receive certification. …

May 9, 2017

2017 UL AM Training Schedule

2017 UL AM Training Schedule The UL AM North American training schedule for 2017 is now available. The 2017 public training schedule ensures that all the courses within the three tiers of…

May 5, 2017

EU IVDR and MDR Published!

After over 8 years of intense negotiation, the text of the IVD and medical device regulations have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union. UL's Notified Body comments,…

May 5, 2017

An inside look at UL’s performance and reliability testing center

Did you ever wonder why some of your appliances last longer than others? Or, why one product performs better than its competitor? If yes, then you are in the right place as the staff at UL…

May 2, 2017

First Glance: Behind the Development of UL’s Data Center Certification Program

In May 2017, UL announced the development of a new program to certify data centers internationally. A new standard being developed, UL 3223, will serve as the basis for the certification program. The driver? Mass adoption of cloud computing has created a significant new risk: the potential to affect large numbers of companies and individuals in the event of a cloud services provider data center, infrastructure or network failure.

May 1, 2017

Wellness Programs Can Help Ease the Burden of Healthcare Costs

Most people spend one-third of their adult lives in workplaces. They do not leave health conditions at home when they go to work or leave their illnesses at work when they return home. …

Apr 25, 2017

BULLETIN: Outline of Investigation for Patch Cords Terminating in Eight-Position Modular Plug Connectors

April 20, 2017 Subject 3992 TO: Subscribers to UL's Standards Service for Verification SUBJECT: Outline of Investigation for Patch Cords Terminating in Eight-Position Modular Plug…

Apr 20, 2017

Amerimold offers UL AM Workshop for Toolmaking & Injection Molding

Are you interested in learning how additive manufacturing could assist with toolmaking and injection molding? As part of Amerimold 2017, we are offering a pre-conference workshop that will…

Apr 19, 2017

Meet the UL AM Team at RAPID!

RAPID 2017 is here! As you’re putting the final touches on your schedule, be sure to visit with the UL AM team to learn what’s new from the recognized leader in safety science. There are…

Apr 19, 2017

UL's Blue Card program certifies that a material is appropriate for a specific 3D printing technology.

UL Introduces New Plastics for Additive Manufacturing Program (“Blue Card Program”)

UL, a global safety science organization, today announced a new Plastics for Additive Manufacturing Program (Blue Card Program). Specifically targeting materials for 3D printing, this new…

Apr 19, 2017

UL partners with NAMIC on AM Training

UL, in partnership with the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Centre (NAMIC), introduces AM training specifically designed for Singapore-based companies. Known as the UL AM…

Apr 19, 2017

UL’s Performance Materials Division Introduces New Plastics for Additive Manufacturing Program (“Blue Card Program”)

NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 19, 2017 —UL, a global safety science organization, today announced a new Plastics for Additive Manufacturing Program (Blue Card Program). Specifically targeting…

Apr 19, 2017

Inspiring Classrooms to Solve Xtreme Engineering Challenges

Between 2014 and 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor projects that science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) jobs will increase by 17 percent – a rate faster than any other…

Apr 18, 2017

U.S. White House Cybersecurity National Action Plan (CNAP)

The White House's Office of the Press Secretary issued the following press release on February 09, 2016: "From the beginning of his Administration, the President has made it clear that…

Apr 12, 2017

Making Tech Mythology's Smart Home a Reality

The smart home market has captivated some early adopters, but struggled to reach the mass market. Early adopters are often willing to invest time and effort with new innovations, working…

Apr 11, 2017

UL and Relux Establish Agreement Enabling Lighting Manufacturers to Share Verified Photometric Product Data

New UL Verified Mark provides peace of mind to industry professionals and end users. BASEL, April 10, 2017 — UL, a global safety science organization, and Relux Informatik AG, a company…

Apr 11, 2017

UL Researcher Breaks Down Silos Between Workplace Health & Safety

According to the International Labour Organization, 317 million accidents occur on the job annually – a rate that breaks down to 153 work-related accidents every 15 seconds across the globe…

Apr 11, 2017

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Enabling Speed to the European Market

UL Research Triangle Park (RTP), North Carolina now an ENEC approved Testing Laboratory UL is excited to announce that our RTP, North Carolina testing laboratory is now ENEC accredited…

Apr 10, 2017

HazLoc Expertise At Your Fingertips

UL continues at the forefront of hazardous locations research, testing and certification for over 100 years, and the UL HazLoc App makes this expertise accessible to anyone, anywhere, any…

Apr 5, 2017