Feature Stories

Apr 20, 2015

Taiwan to Begin Inspection of Children’s Raincoats for Phthalates, Heavy Metals, and Drawstrings

Taiwan has published in its official gazette the mandatory inspection of children’s rainwear for eight phthalates and eight heavy metals. Domestically produced and imported raincoats will…

Apr 20, 2015

TFDA Finalizes the Rules on the Nutritional Claims of Packaged Food

Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) has finalized rules for the nutritional claims of packaged food that will be implemented beginning January 1, 2016. The final rule includes the…

Apr 20, 2015

Turkey Expands List of Restricted Chemicals in Certain Consumer Products

The government of Turkey has expanded the list of chemicals restricted from use in certain consumer products, and the newly added chemicals will be subjected to market surveillance. The…

Apr 20, 2015

WA House Passes Flame Retardants Bill for Furniture and Children’s Products

Washington State's House of Representatives has passed Bill HB 1174, also known as the “Toxic-Free Kids and Families Act,” banning five flame retardants that have been designated by the…

Apr 16, 2015

Behind the Scenes: Assessing Wearable Battery Safety

Fashion brands today incorporate electronics into their products to satisfy today’s fashion-conscious consumer. When a major U.S. brand started the early concept design of a “power bank”…

Apr 15, 2015

Building Industry Rebound Catalyzed by ‘Smart’ Systems: UL Chief Economist

Through the 20-year efforts of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and its European counterparts, builders have incorporated environmental advances and modern guidelines…

Apr 15, 2015

Computer Modeling Starting Fires Without Heat or Smoke

UL has turned to computer modeling to augment and even drive some of its science-based safety testing services. One of modern history’s more notable “lucky guesses” surely has to be…

Apr 15, 2015

UL Fire Researchers Test Use of Fans to Control Blazes

Inside a building on UL’s Northbrook campus, two full-scale house structures were built and furnished. Each home was equipped with cameras, wires and sensors, all placed in order to…

Apr 10, 2015

UL Consumer Products Launches Verification Program and New Mark for Dietary Supplements Industry

UL Verification Mark is in response to growing industry need for third-party verification of marketing claims. The vitamins and dietary supplements business has grown over the past 15…

Apr 7, 2015

UL to Begin Providing Safety Mark for Furniture in Michigan

Furniture Manufacturers Gain Access to UL Safety Certification Services in the U.S.’s Office Furniture Capital. HOLLAND, Mich. April 7, 2015 – UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a global…

Apr 1, 2015

TCT + Personalize Asia 3D Printing Summit: UL Team Takeaways

When opportunity knocks be ready to open the door. Paul Bates, UL’s Lead 3D Printing Development Engineer, took full advantage of that at the recent TCT + Personalize Asia 3D Printing…

Mar 30, 2015

UL Sustainability Standards News - Q1 2015

New Sustainability Standard (UL 7004) for Household Cooking Appliances Joins Series of Appliance Sustainability Standards Appliances are found in every modern home, and can be a major…

Mar 27, 2015

Canton Trade Fair 2015

Well-known as the Canton Fair, China Import and Export Fair has been held biannually in Guangzhou every spring and autumn since 1957. Regarded as the largest scale, the highest level,…

Mar 23, 2015

Maintaining a High Level of Fire Sprinkler Performance

For decades fire sprinklers have proven to be an effective and invaluable tool for protecting property and life from the potentially devastating effects of fire. With the increased…

Mar 19, 2015

ECHA Consults on Testing Proposals and Updates CLH Intentions

The European Chemicals Agency has started public consultations on 21 testing proposals and harmonized classification and labelling (CLH) proposals. Consultation on the aforementioned…

Mar 19, 2015

UL expert featured in industry article discussing wireless device safety, security and effectiveness

UL’s Anura Fernando recently spoke with QMed regarding wireless device, safety, security and effectiveness. Click here to read the full article. Anura Fernando will speak more…

Mar 16, 2015

CFS Consults on the Proposed Regulatory Framework Concerning Infant and Follow-up Formula

The Hong Kong Center for Food Safety (CFS) has opened for public opinion the consultation document entitled Proposed Regulatory Framework on Nutrition and Health Claims on Infant Formula,…

Mar 16, 2015

Connecticut Introduces Bills Related to the Task Force on Cadmium in Children’s Jewelry

The State of Connecticut has introduced bills to regulate cadmium in children’s jewelry. Both bills pertain to the implementation of the Task Force on Cadmium in Children’s Jewelry. H.B…

Mar 16, 2015

EC Updates Approved Plastic FCMs List

The European Commission has released a new regulation, amending and correcting Regulation (EU) No 10/2011on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. Added…

Mar 16, 2015

ECHA Announces Delay in UK Restriction Dossier on Two Cosmetic Ingredients

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has announced the new expected date of submission of UK of its restriction dossier on cosmetic ingredients octamethylcyclotetrasiloxan (known as D4,…