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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…
UL issues first LP certification to General Cable's GenSPEED(r) cables
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Nov 20, 2015

UL Issues First Limited Power (LP) Certification to General Cable’s GenSPEED® Cables

Mark helps ensure safe and efficient thermal performance in high power (>60 watts) Power-over-LAN applications NORTHBROOK,Ill., November 20, 2015 -- UL's wire & cable division today…
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Nov 19, 2015

Inside UL’s New Combustion Performance Testing Facility: Newton, Iowa lab designed to provide broad range of appliance testing services

NORTHBROOK, Ill., November 19, 2015–UL (UnderwritersLaboratories), a global safety science organization, today announced the official opening of the newest UL combustion performance…
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Nov 19, 2015

UL Water Systems to Expand Market Access for UL Customers

UL is now providing a way for manufacturers to be alerted to municipal bid and tenders that are specific to the water industry. UL LLC, a global safety science organization, has partnered…
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Nov 18, 2015

U.S. Coast Guard updates electrical regulations for offshore hazardous locations

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) is responsible for maritime safety and security in the U.S. Offshore Continental Shelf. USCG recently published amendments to the Title 46 CFR rules governing…
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Nov 16, 2015

ICC, CSA Group Seek Comments on Rainwater Harvesting Standard

The International Code Council and CSA Group have posted the first draft of the CSA/ICC B805 Rainwater Harvesting Systems standard for public review. The standard will help code officials…
Terry Brady talks at APEC
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Nov 16, 2015

Southeast Asian Nations Leapfrogging Development

Technology today presents unprecedented opportunities for developing countries. Some countries have made strides in embracing new technologies and, as a result, have advanced more quickly…
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Nov 13, 2015

EPA Releases Major Changes in Lamps V2.0 Proposal

This year, EPA has been progressing through an update to the ENERGY STAR® Lamps specification, and had released Draft 3 of the Lamps V2.0 Specification on August 6, 2015.  Typically changes…
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Nov 12, 2015

ANVISA new rule requires IEC 60601 with Amendment 1

On September 25, 2015, the Brazil National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) issued a new rule IN 4, 2015-09-24, (that supersedes the IN 11, 2014-12-16) and which require the IEC 60601-1…
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Nov 12, 2015

UL selects Battery Innovation Center (BIC) to offer engineering expertise & advanced test capabilities

UL’s Battery & Energy Storage Technology (BEST) Test Center, Located at BIC, is Poised to Advance the Future of Energy and the Electrical Grid NORTHBROOK,Ill.,November 12, 2015–UL …
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Nov 11, 2015

ASTM Issues Standard for Rubber Contraceptives

UNITED STATES - The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) released ASTM D3492 - 15 Standard Specification for Rubber Contraceptives (Male Condoms) The standard specifies the…
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Nov 11, 2015

ASTM Releases Standard for High Chairs

UNITED STATES - The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has released ASTM F404 - 15 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for High Chairs. The standard specifies the…
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Nov 11, 2015

ASTM Releases Standards for Leather

UNITED STATES - The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has released the following standards for leather products. ASTM D5053 - 03(2015) Standard Test Method for…
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Nov 11, 2015

BPC Releases Opinions on Six Active Substance Approvals for Peracetic Acid

EUROPEAN UNION - The Biocidal Products Committee (BPC) of the European Chemicals Agency has released opinions for six active substance approvals for peracetic acid [EC# 201-186-8]: …

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