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Arsenic Detected in Beer

Recent research, conducted by the Technische Universitat Munchen (TUM), has revealed elevated levels of arsenic in samples of beer. This is believed to have originated from the filtering…

Sep 11, 2015

ASTM Issues Standard for Infant Inclined Sleep Products

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) of USA has issued ASTM F3118 - 15: Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Infant Inclined Sleep Products. The standard establishes…

Sep 11, 2015

ASTM Proposes New Textiles Standard to Test Thermal Effusivity of Materials

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has proposed a new international textiles standard to test thermal effusivity of materials. The proposed new international standard,…

Sep 11, 2015

ASTM Publishes Revised Standard Safety Specification for Clothing Storage Units

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International has published a revised safety standard, Standard Safety Specification for Clothing Storage Units (ASTM F2057-14),…

Sep 11, 2015

ASTM Publishes Safety Standard for Non-Powered Scooters

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has published ASTM F2264 - 14 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Powered Scooters, which covers performance and labeling…

Sep 11, 2015

ASTM Publishes Standard for Toothpaste Manufacturers (United States)

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has published standard E2978 Guide for Screening and Training of Assessors and a General Approach for the Sensory Evaluation of…

Sep 11, 2015

BULLETIN: NYC Fire

May, 26, 2015 TO: Subscribers to UL's Listing Services for Power-Limited Fire-Alarm Cable (HNIR) SUBJECT: Power Limited Fire Alarm Cable for Use in New York City This Bulletin provides…

Sep 11, 2015

BULLETIN: Patch Cord - Communications Cables (DUZX), Assemblies (DUNH), and Circuit Accessories (DUXR)

September 9, 2014 Subjects 444, 1677 and 1863 TO: Subscribers to UL's Certification Services for: Communications Cables (DUZX), Communications Cable Assemblies (DUNH), and Communication…

Sep 11, 2015

Halogen Free (HF) and Low Smoke Halogen Free (LSHF) Service Offerings

February 20, 2015 TO: Subscribers to UL’s Certification Services for Wire and Cable SUBJECT: Halogen Free (HF) and Low Smoke Halogen Free (LSHF) Service Offerings for Wire and Cable …

Sep 11, 2015

UL awards the world’s first EN 62368-1 D Mark to Lite-On Technology

UL awarded the world’s first EN 62368-1 D Mark to Lite-On Technology’s photo coupler in May. The product also acquired Nordic Certification which is recognised by four northern European…

Sep 10, 2015

The Makings of a Robot

Robots have found their place. Robots increasingly are being used to perform many of the tasks formerly relegated to other machines or people. The development of the robotics industry in…

Sep 8, 2015

Avoiding Disaster

Reassessing the Fire Risk of Changing Commodity and Packaging Protecting investments is critical for business owners, risk managers, and insurers alike. We all know how quickly fire can…

Sep 3, 2015

Street Smart Security for Connected Lighting Infrastructure

The world is increasingly interconnected. Today, more than 3 billion people have an Internet connection, and almost 20 billion devices are connected to the Internet. Soon entire cities will…

Sep 1, 2015

UL creates IHSI to merge workplace health and safety, UL creates IHSI to merge workplace health and safety

UL and ACEOM Establish Integrated Health and Safety Institute

Changing executives’ perceptions to better align health and safety initiatives with business objectives can be challenging. Many organizations currently put worker safety in one department…

Aug 20, 2015

ASTM Releases Proficiency Testing Program Designed for Plastic Film Testing (United States)

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has developed a Proficiency Testing Program for Plastic Film Testing, supported by the ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics. The program…

Aug 18, 2015

Best Practice Guide - Food Contact Non Intentionally Added Substances (European Union)

The International Life Sciences Institute (Ilsi) has commissioned, and published, best practice guidance on the risk assessment of non-intentionally added substances (NIAS). These…

Aug 18, 2015

BSI Seeks Comments for Standard for Watch Batteries

The British Standard Institute (BSI) is seeking public comments for the released standards specific to watch batteries, “15/30326348 DC BS EN 60086-3. Primary batteries. Part 3. Watch…

Aug 18, 2015

China Drafts Rule to Regulate Toothpaste as Cosmetics (China)

The State Council of China released a draft revision to its cosmetic rules that would regulate toothpaste as cosmetics. Currently, oral care products are supervised by the Quality…

Aug 18, 2015

EC Adds Cosmetic Dye Ingredients to RSL (European Union)

The European Commission (EC) has released Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1190, amending Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic…

Aug 18, 2015

EC Bans the Use of 3-Benzylidene Camphor in Sunscreen Products (European Union)

The European Commission (EC) has released Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1298 amending Annex II and VI to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on…

Aug 18, 2015