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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.

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Dec 15, 2020

European Union – Upcoming Standard Changes for Appliance Products

Upcoming standard changes for appliance products within the European standard (EN).

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.