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Jan 6, 2021

UL Presents Commemorative Award to ADC for 50-Years of Customer Loyalty

Customer loyalty is everything, as Dov Glucksman, founder of Appliance Development Corporation, discovered. UL's Small Appliances team recently recognized Glucksman's longstanding UL relationship.

Jan 4, 2021

UL and Raspberry Pi Partner to Develop Integrator Programme

The program is now up and running and ready to refer new customers. UL and Raspberry Pi hope that it will be an incredibly useful tool for creators of Raspberry Pi-powered commercial products. For more information, visit https://www.ul.com/contact-us.

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Dec 28, 2020

Thailand to Mandate QR Codes with TISI Certification Marking

The Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) now requires manufacturers and/or importers to add a QR code along with the TISI certification mark.

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Dec 28, 2020

UK Issues Brexit Guidance for Designated Toy Safety Standards

U.K. issues a Brexit guidance document on toy safety. Read more.

Millennials grocery shopping in the age of COVID

Dec 18, 2020

ESG Commitments Gained Momentum in 2020

2020's events turned sustainability concerns into enterprise value creation. See how companies grew by prioritizing stakeholder safety, security and sustainability.

Dec 15, 2020

Colombia – RETIQ Requirements Updated

Updates to RETIQ, the Colombian regulation for energy efficiency, applicable to household and commercial appliances.

Dec 15, 2020

DLC - A Performance Test to Help Ensure Incentives

Many U.S. and Canadian utilities rely on the DesignLights Consortium (DLC) Qualified Product List (QPL) for professional applications. Learn how you can apply for DLC performance and quality recognition.

Dec 15, 2020

India, BEE Labeling Becoming Mandatory for Washing Machines, Microwave Ovens and Chillers

The BEE labeling under voluntary program of washing machines, microwave ovens and chillers have been extended to Dec. 31, 2021.

Dec 15, 2020

Mexico — UL's Expanded Capabilities

UL’s facility in Mexico became the first certification organization (CO) to carry out the energy efficiency testing outside Mexico in under the UL Data Acceptance Program (DAP).

Dec 15, 2020

Singapore, UL Singapore is Now the First and Only CO for issuing Singapore Safety Mark on EN 30-1-4 and IEC 60335-2-102

UL's laboratories in Singapore are the first and only accredited and ESG designated CO for issuing Singapore Safety Marks according to EN 30-1-4 and IEC 60335-2-102. UL’s complete scope for gas appliances product are listed in article for reference.

Dec 15, 2020

Standards Corner - Appliance Advisor Issue 4 2020

Appliance Advisor Issue 4, 2020 Standards Corner latest updates.

Dec 15, 2020

Standards Corner - Lumen Insights Issue 4 2020

Lumen Insights Q4 2020 standards corner.

Dec 15, 2020

Thailand, New TISI Mark Requirement Effective January 2021

On September 24, 2020, Thai Industrial Standard Institute (TISI) held the final round meeting to clarify the request for permission and display the standard mark. The grace period is set until January 21, 2021.

Dec 15, 2020

Uruguay - Updates to the Low Voltage Regulation and Digital Certificates Implementation

Electrical energy efficiency, safety certificates and other updates established by URSEA.

Dec 14, 2020

CB Scheme - Upcoming Standard Changes for Electrical Safety Household Products and EMC Standards

Updates to IEC 60335-1:2020 deals with the safety of electrical appliances for household and similar purposes.

Dec 14, 2020

Ukraine: Agreement Signed between UL and Ukrainian Certification Body SE "CTCHE" for Testing

UL and the Ukrainian Certification Body State Enterprise Certificate Test Centre of Heating Equipment (SE CTCHE) have recently signed an agreement for cooperation and testing recognition.

Dec 10, 2020

Philippines - The BPS has Granted Certificate of Recognition to UL Laboratories

UL laboratories in China and Taiwan are now authorized to provide testing services under the Industry Bureau of Philippine Standards certification schemes.

Dec 7, 2020

Changes in EU Feed Additives Procedures Published

An amendment to Regulation 429/2008/EC on the preparation and presentation of applications/assessment and the authorisation of feed additives released.

Dec 4, 2020

The SolarAPP: The Emerging US Permitting Solution

With clean energy goals at its core, SolarAPP is a rooftop solar and storage review plan software to support effective approvals of safe and compliant systems.

Dec 3, 2020

Medical Device Biocompatibility Standard Update

Webinar on cybersecurity for connected medical devices