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Mar 9, 2021

Mexico - New NOM Standards and Updates

Learn about several new standards updates impacting lighting, appliances and HVAC/R.

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Mar 9, 2021

Saudi Arabia — Important Updates on the Energy Efficiency Program for Lighting Products

SASO has announced new updates related to energy efficiency standards.

Mar 9, 2021

Sweden Updates Substitute It Now (SIN) List

Sweden updates Substitute It Now (SIN) list with six new CAS numbers.

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Mar 9, 2021

Thailand Revises Implementation Date of Ministerial Regulation

Thailand revises the implementation date of Ministerial Regulation prescribing description, production and method of displaying of standard marks.

Mar 9, 2021

U.S. to Adopt California Technical Bulletin

U.S. to adopt California Technical Bulletin 117-2013 (tb 117-2013) for all upholstered seating furniture.

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Mar 9, 2021

Underwriters Laboratories and Bureau of Philippine Standards Collaborate to Enhance Philippine Standards Program

This new agreement will reinforce the safety, security and sustainability of the Philippines.

Mar 8, 2021

Argentina – Energy Efficiency Regulation for Dishwashers

The Productive Development Ministry published a new disposition establishing the final enforcement dates and stages for the energy efficiency dishwasher’s mandatory certification.

Mar 8, 2021

European Union – Upcoming Standard Changes for Appliances

Learn about the latest updates to new European harmonized standard editions and amendments.

Mar 8, 2021

Get the Most From Your UL General Coverage

UL has a new solution for general coverage lighting clients that includes specific model entry into our UL Product iQ® database.

Mar 8, 2021

Standards Corner - Appliance Advisor Issue 1 2021

Appliance Advisor Issue 1, 2021 Standards Corner.

Mar 8, 2021

Standards Corner - Lumen Insights Issue 1 2021

Lumen Insights Q1 2021 standards corner.

Mar 8, 2021

Thinking Inside the Box: Modular Rooms Bringing Privacy Back to the Office – UL 962

While open concept offices spaces may foster collaboration, they have also slowly eroded personal privacy. Office pods aim bring back privacy while offering a quiet space.

Mar 8, 2021

United Arab Emirates - Enforcement of the New Energy Efficiency Standards for Air Conditioners

The Emirates Authority for Standards and Metrology (ESMA) has announced the guidelines and timeframes for the enforcement of the new energy efficiency standards for air conditioners.

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Mar 3, 2021

India - The Updated Requirements of Air Conditioners, Refrigerating Appliances and Storage Water Heaters

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) issued the official notification (second amendment) to postpone Quality Control Order related to air conditioners, hermetic compressors and temperature sensing controls.

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Mar 3, 2021

Revisions to UL 541, the Standard for Refrigerated Vending Machines

UL announces the publication of significant updates to the Ninth Edition of UL 541, the Standard for Safety for Refrigerated Vending Machines.

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Mar 1, 2021

BIFMA Announces Revised X5.5-2021, Desk and Table Products Standard

Learn how UL can help you with the recent revisions approved by American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for the safety and performance standard: ANSI/BIFMA X5.5-2021, Desk and Table Products.

Mar 1, 2021

Drivers of Innovation: Organization and Prioritization Key to Overcoming Barriers

Senior Project Engineer Pierre-Marie Doitrand discusses the challenges and opportunities in his work with UL’s Wire and Cable.

Mar 1, 2021

UL Becomes the First Foreign-funded Certification Body Qualified to Issue China Green Product Certification

CGP qualification allows UL-CCIC to provide additional value and services to international and domestic green product manufacturers.

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Feb 25, 2021

New UL 508A Manufacturer Technical Representative Program

The UL 508A MTR Program provides a means for a manufacturer’s staff to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the UL 508A Standard.

Feb 24, 2021

EC Amends Annex II to Toy Directive 2009/48/EC

EC amends Annex II to Directive 2009/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as it regards the prohibition of allergenic fragrances in toys.