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Aug 10, 2016

Behind this Door: The Evolution of Convenience and Safety of Garage Door Openers

The history of the garage began in earnest with the advent of cars. From carriage houses to the more modern day structure, garages evolved over time to add conveniences making it easier to…
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Jul 29, 2016

China CCC Update – Luminaire (LITE) Standard Update

There has been a standard update regarding the safety requirements for the CCC Mark for Luminaire Products. According to the Standardization Administration (SAC) of the P.R. China’s…
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Jul 28, 2016

Samsung’s LED Component Test Lab Approved by UL for UL Total Certification Program

Samsung Electronics, a world leader in advanced component solutions, announced on May 26, 2016 that its test lab for LED packages and modules has been qualified by UL (Underwriters…
As incandescent bulbs make way for more efficient LEDs, luminaires are being retrofitted to incorporate the new technology.
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Jul 27, 2016

City lights convert from luminaries to LED

LEDs, or light emitting diodes, are all around you. They’re in your smart phone, motor vehicles, tablets, microwave ovens, wide-screen TVs and traffic lights. And they’re being introduced…
Slowly but Surely, EMV Adoption in the U.S. Is Coming Along , Slowly but Surely, EMV Adoption in the U.S. Is Coming Along
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Jul 27, 2016

Slowly but surely, EMV adoption in the U.S. is coming along

It’s been nine months since the October 2015 fraud payment liability shift that mandated U.S. merchants to install point-of-sale (POS) systems that accept EMV (Europay, MasterCard and Visa)…
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Jul 20, 2016

Inside UL’s New Fuel Burning Testing Facility

Toronto, Ontario lab designed to provide full range testing and certification services for gas, oil, and solid fuel appliances TORONTO, ON, July 7, 2016 – UL, a global safety science…
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Jul 20, 2016

UL tests furniture in the name of quality and longevity

Whether rock tables found in ancient caves or jeweled thrones built for Kings, furniture occupies a unique and enduring place in human life. For modern-day people, the sectional couch…
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Jul 20, 2016

ZDHC Announces New Online Portal for Chemicals

Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) has announced the release of ZDHC Chemical Registry, a new online portal specifically for chemicals found in textiles, and scheduled to launch…
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Jul 19, 2016

ASTM Releases Bassinets and Cradles Standard

ASTM International has released ASTM F2194-16 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Bassinets and Cradles, to minimize the risks of incidents to an infant resulting from normal use and…
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Jul 19, 2016

ASTM Releases Standard for Children's Chairs and Stools

ASTM International has issued ASTM F2613-16 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Children's Chairs and Stools. The standard specifies testing requirements for structural integrity…
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Jul 19, 2016

Brazil Publishes New Ordinances for Children’s Products

The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (INMETRO) has published new requirements for one-piece plastic chairs and power chairs for children: INMETRO Ordinance No. 222…
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Jul 19, 2016

California Sets New MADL for Bisphenol A

California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has issued an Amendment to Section 25805, Maximum Allowable Dose Level - Bisphenol A (Dermal Exposure from Solid…
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Jul 19, 2016

Canada Introduces Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations

The Canadian government has introduced new Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations (CCBR) to ensure these products’ safety for infants and young children. The new CCBR covers the…
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Jul 19, 2016

CEN Releases Textiles Standards

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has released the following textile standards: REFERENCE TITLE DESCRIPTION EN ISO 105-D02:2016 Tests for colour fastness - Part D02:…
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Jul 19, 2016

China Enacts Infant and Children’s Textile Safety Standard

The Standardization Administration of the People’s Republic of China (SAC) has implemented the Mandatory National Standard GB 31701-2015: Safety Technical Code for Infants’ and Children’s…
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Jul 19, 2016

China Enforces Requirements for Sunscreen Labeling

China’s Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) has implemented its “Requirement for Sunscreen Labeling Regulation,” revising the labeling requirements for sun protection factor (SPF) and PFA…
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Jul 19, 2016

CRN Names UL to Develop and Administer Dietary Supplement Product Registry

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) announced it has retained UL to develop and administer the dietary supplement product registry. Read more   
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Jul 19, 2016

European Union Amends Annex XVII Regarding decaBDE

European Commission (EC) has issued a proposal for restriction under Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration,…
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Jul 19, 2016

European Union Amends Annex XVII Regarding Phthalates

European Commission (EC) has issued a proposal for restriction under Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration,…
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Jul 19, 2016

European Union Approves Paint and Varnish Technical Specification

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has approved the technical specification CEN/TS 16969:2016 Paints and Varnishes - Coating Materials and Coating Systems for Exterior Wood -…

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