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Dec 17, 2015

ISO Publishes Standards for Textiles and Leather

INTERNATIONAL - The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has issued the following standards specific for textiles and leather: Quantitative analysis of cashmere, wool,…
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Dec 17, 2015

ISO Releases Standards for Footwear

INTERNATIONAL - The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has issued the following footwear standards: Standard TC/SC Stage Date ISO/FDIS 22649 Footwear -- Test…
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Dec 17, 2015

ISO Revises Standard for Child-resistant Packaging Requirements and Testing Procedures

INTERNATIONAL - The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has revised ISO 8317:2015 Child-resistant packaging -- Requirements and testing procedures for reclosable packages,…
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Dec 17, 2015

ISO Revises Standards for Cosmetics

INTERNATIONAL - The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has issued revised standards intended for microbiology of cosmetics. ISO 21150:2015 Cosmetics -- Microbiology --…
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Dec 17, 2015

OEHHA Delists Diaminotoluene as a Chemical to Cause Cancer

UNITED STATES - The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has removed Diaminotoluene (mixed) from the list of chemicals known to cause cancer after no…
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Dec 17, 2015

SCCS Releases Guidance on Cosmetic Ingredients Testing

EUROPEAN UNION - The European Commission's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) released its latest guidance for the testing and safety evaluation of cosmetic ingredients to…
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Dec 17, 2015

TIA Notes Impact of New Energy Efficiency Requirements to Toys

UNITED STATES - The Toy Industry Association, Inc. has noted that the amended U.S. Department of Energy efficiency regulations will affect toy manufacturers whose products contain external…
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Dec 17, 2015

Vermont Implements Rule on Chemical Disclosure Program for Children’s Products

UNITED STATES – Following the enactment of Act 188, the Vermont Department of Health has adopted the Chemicals of High Concern in Children's Products Rule that implements the state's…
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Dec 16, 2015

UL AMCC Opens Doors for Inaugural Class

After seven months of build-out and preparations, the UL Additive Manufacturing Competency Center (AMCC) successfully held the first of many advanced AM technical training sessions during…
UL holiday lights testing
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Dec 15, 2015

Naughty or nice: where UL tests the safety of holiday products

With the holiday season in full swing, many people are outfitting their homes in festive décor, such as lighting strings, Christmas trees and more. However, these decorative items can pose…
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Dec 15, 2015

UL & Materialise to offer AM training slate in March 2016

Whether you are just beginning to learn about 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing (AM) or looking to expand your current AM knowledge, UL and Materialise are collaborating to offer a…
Auto Anti-counterfeiting
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Dec 14, 2015

Going under the hood: auto part knock-offs harm brands and people

With recent attention on the cyber security risks of smart cars, it may be easy to forget about the physical risks that could be lurking under the hood. Counterfeiting in the supply chain…
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Dec 9, 2015

Vermont Children’s Product Rule for Chemicals Effective December 10, 2015

Details Vermont’s Chemicals of High Concern in Children’s Products (S.239) was signed into law on June 10, 2014.   The formal rule, the Chemicals of High Concern in Children’s Product Rule…
UL's brand protection division takes action against counterfeiters this holiday season
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Dec 8, 2015

Are holiday deals too good to be true?

It’s a reasonable question for a holiday shopper to ask, “Is this deal too good to be true?” If so, then there may be more than what meets the consumer’s eye. Throughout the next 30 days,…
Erin Grossi White Paper, Erin Grossi White Paper, Erin Grossi White Paper COP21
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Dec 8, 2015

Paris Climate Change Conference and the Impacts for Business

The twenty-first session of the Conference of the Parties (COP21) is underway in Paris and anticipation is at an all-time high. Two major announcements have already emerged from the meeting…
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Dec 2, 2015

Appendix C – EU Directive 2009/48/EC: New Limits for Chemical Substances in Specific Toys

Details   The European Commission (EC) has adopted specific limit values for chemicals used in toys, intended for use by children under 36 months or in other toys intended to be…
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Dec 1, 2015

European Commission Amends Regulation (EC) No 850/2004 Annex 1, Entry for SCCP

Details The European Commission (EC), having regard to Regulation (EC) No 850/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on persistent organic pollutants and…
UL Manila Office
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Dec 1, 2015

Spotlight on Manila: UL’s Hub for International Regulatory Research

When a manufacturer wants to export their products to multiple countries, what specific regulations do these products have to meet? UL’s research center in Manila, Philippines, has the…
Safe drop and fire testing
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Dec 1, 2015

Turning Up the Heat: A Sneak Peek into UL’s Fire Testing of Safes

TV and movie crime thrillers portray thieves and spies cracking into safes by turning the locks and listening closely for clicks to determine the combinations. While this “safe-cracking”…
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Nov 30, 2015

New FDA EMC Guidance reinforces importance of complete test reports

UL staff member, Bob DeLisi recently attended the ASC C63® standards meeting responsible for voluntary standards relating to EMC in the United States.  FDA was present at this meeting and…

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