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Feb 8, 2022

DLC Connected Lighting Cybersecurity Requirement Takes Effect

The DLC has set a late February 2022 deadline for compliance to new cybersecurity requirements for connected lighting control systems.

Feb 8, 2022

Solar Street Lighting Provider SOLTECH, Earns Certification to UL 8801

The growth of PV lighting solutions called for the advancement of safety benchmarks. SOLTECH’s SUNLIKE products are the first to become certified to UL 8801.

Feb 8, 2022

UL Marketing Claim Verification for LiteTrace

Shenzhen LiteTrace’s intelligent lighting controller achieved the first gold cybersecurity level for UL MCV 1376 in Mainland China.

Feb 3, 2022

Italy: Environmental Labeling Requirements for Packaging

In 2020, Italy introduced a mandatory environmental labelling on packaging of products. The application was postponed to July 1, 2022.

UL can help you meet the new requirements as an approved Conformity Assessment Body for new SASO RoHS technical regulation in Saudi Arabia

Feb 3, 2022

UL Approved As Conformity Assessment Body for New SASO RoHS Technical Regulation in Saudi Arabia

UL has expanded its scope to include SASO RoHS technical regulations at our Certification offices across Americas, Europe, Middle East and Asia.

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Feb 2, 2022

Testing and Certification for Industrial Supply Chain Cybersecurity

Adherence to the ISA/IEC 62443 family of standards helps strengthen cybersecurity for supply chains reliant on Internet of Things (IoT) devices and applications.

Jan 28, 2022

LEDIA Lighting Awarded UL Qualification Certificates

Read about the live ceremony in Guangzhou, China where LEDIA Lighting Ltd. was presented the WTDP and CTF Stage 2 qualification certificates.

Jan 26, 2022

UL is now a EU Notified Body and U.K. Approved Body for Gas Appliances Regulation

UL received accreditation and successfully expanded its U.K. Approved Body scope to cover the Gas Appliances Regulation.

Jan 19, 2022

First Horticultural System Certified to UL 8800

Produced by InFarm, this hydroponic growing system is designed for use in grocery stores.

Dec 14, 2021

ANSI/UL 305 Testing in UL’s European Building Hardware Lab

UL offers independent testing which may be used for UL & ANSI/BHMA Certification purposes.

Dec 14, 2021

Unprotected Firmware Puts IoT Devices at Greater Risk

Updating firmware for Internet of Things (IoT) devices can present greater challenges that cannot be overlooked in terms of cybersecurity risk management.

Dec 13, 2021

UL Singapore to Certify PUB WELS for Commercial Washers and Dishwashers

UL Singapore is now an accredited Certification Body for the Mandatory Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme (MWELS) for commercial washers and dishwashers.

Dec 9, 2021

UL joins Global Toy Fairs in 2022

UL will present our full line of testing, advisory and sustainability solutions along with our connected toys services at global toy fairs in 2022.

Nov 23, 2021

COP26: World Leaders Gather to Address Climate Change

The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) sees heightened focus on climate change risks, with likely ramifications for sustainability and renewables industries.

Nov 23, 2021

Toys: New Harmonized Standards Under the EU Toy Directive

On November 16, 2021, the European Commission published the Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/1992. This publication provides a specific list of standards harmonized under the European Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC.

Nov 19, 2021

Audit Testing in UL’s European Building Hardware Lab

UL offers independent testing which may be used for audit purposes.

Nov 19, 2021

HHI First in Malaysia to Achieve UL 2809 Validation

As part of their commitment to cleaner oceans, Heng Hiap Industries is proud to have earned the UL 2809 Validation for use of ccean-bound plastics in their products. Learn about their plastic collection and recycling efforts.

Nov 16, 2021

FAQs: Color Management Program in a Retail Strategy

UL’s color expert Denise Wilson reviews the key benefits of a color management program for apparel, footwear, home textiles, hard goods and packaging from the early stages of your supply chain.

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Nov 10, 2021

Strengthen Building Interoperability With Automation Control

Confirm that home and building control system components communicate in one common language by testing to the KNX global standard.

Nov 2, 2021

GP Batteries Vietnam receives UL’s ZWTL Validation

In pursuit of sustainability, GP Batteries Vietnam has chosen to earn validation to UL’s Zero Waste to Landfill Environmental Claim Validation Procedure 2799.