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Jul 11, 2016

UL Fremont, CA Lab Granted CBTL Status

As UL HVAC/R expanded our lab capabilities due to increasing demand, we decided we could best serve our customers by expanding some of our testing services within the United States as well…
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Jul 8, 2016

FDA extends 60601-1-2 ed. 4 implementation again

In July 2014, FDA added the IEC 60601-1-2:2014 (4th edition) “Medical electrical equipment – Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance – Collateral Standard:…
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Jul 8, 2016

Vermont Updates Chemical Disclosure Program

In 2014, Vermont’s Chemicals of High Concern in Children’s Products (S.239) was signed into law. S.239 requires a manufacturer or trade association to report the presence of certain…
UL Canada (ULC) facilities around the country are focused on testing and responding to the growing demand across its various industries.
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Jul 6, 2016

Spotlight on Canada

UL Canada (ULC) facilities around the country are focused on testing and responding to the growing demand across its various industries. Staffed with subject matter experts in oil and gas,…
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Jul 6, 2016

The Pursuit of the Perfect Part

Jointly run by UL and the University of Louisville, the UL Additive Manufacturing Competency Center (UL AMCC) has trained professional engineers, designers and technicians from civilian and…
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Jun 30, 2016

First Sustainability Standard for Household Clothes Drying Appliances Developed

WASHINGTON, DC (June 30, 2016) – The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM), CSA Group, and UL Environment today announced the publication of AHAM 7005-2016/CSA SPE-7005-16/UL…
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Jun 29, 2016

Behind the Scenes: Lithium-ion Batteries Are Put to the Test

How does UL test batteries? While not a formal UL test, the Blunt Nail Test initiates fault if a single cell fails due to a short circuit. If the positive and negative battery chemistries…
Hoverboards have received more than their share of attention from consumers, first because of the excitement of owning the hottest product in the market and then because of the hazardous conditions caused by untested Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery packs.
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Jun 28, 2016

Behind the Scenes: How UL Tests Hoverboards to UL 2272 Requirements Part II

Hoverboards have received more than their share of attention from consumers, first because of the excitement of owning the hottest product in the market and then because of the hazardous…
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Jun 28, 2016

Road Safety: The Biggest Safety Challenge for India’s Youth

In 2015 UL and Youth Services of America (YSA), a U.S.-based advocacy organization, partnered to help Indian youth solve local road safety challenges. This problem in India is complicated…
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Jun 27, 2016

ATMOsphere Presentation on Refrigerants and UL Standards

Randy Haseman of Underwriters Laboratories (UL) presented at the ATMOsphere Conference in Chicago on the topic of flammable refrigerant standards. Randall is currently an executive…
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Jun 27, 2016

United States Signs Chemical Safety Act into Law

U.S. President Barack Obama has signed into law the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century. The new law updates the 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), originally…
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Jun 22, 2016

Chicago Forum on Global Cities: The Future Innovation for Tomorrow’s City Is Here

To examine the rise and influence of connected technology in cities, business executives converged at the Chicago Forum on Global Cities, hosted June 1-3 by the Financial Times and the…
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Jun 21, 2016

Don’t Gloss Over New Low-Emission Paint Labels

Most Americans consider their homes as safe havens. But according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the primary source of pollution comes from inside our homes. In fact, it…
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Jun 21, 2016

ECHA Updates REACH SVHC Candidate List with One New Substance

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has added one new Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) to the Candidate List for Authorization, bringing the total to 169 substances.  As foreseen by…
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Jun 21, 2016

United States Issues Final Rule on Food Labeling for Serving Size

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a final rule entitled Food Labeling: Serving Sizes of Foods That Can Reasonably Be Consumed At One Eating Occasion; Dual-Column Labeling;…
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Jun 17, 2016

ASTM Issues Child-Resistant Packaging Standard

ASTM International has issued ASTM D3475-16 - Standard Classification of Child-Resistant Packages, defining the type of motions, skills, or tools required for a particular type of child…
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Jun 17, 2016

ASTM Publishes Revised Juvenile Products Standards

ASTM International has published revised standards for infant bouncer seats, soft infant carriers, bassinets and cradles, children's chairs and stools, and stationary activity centers. …
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Jun 17, 2016

ASTM Releases Standards for Evaluation of Laundry Sanitizers and Disinfectants

The ASTM International has released new standards for the evaluation of laundry sanitizers and disinfectants: STANDARD DESCRIPTION ASTM E2406-16 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of…
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Jun 17, 2016

China Issues Consumer Warnings for Certain Children’s Products

The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (ASQIQ) has released warnings for various products intended for children. The warnings are published together…
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Jun 17, 2016

China Releases Toy Standards

Standardization Administration of China (SAC) has released the following standards for toys: GB/T 32603-2016 - Toys. Migration of Elements - Arsenic, Antimony, Selenium, Mercury by…

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