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Three Amendments to Annexes II, III and VI of the Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 Published

Recently, three new amendments to the Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 were published impacting hair dye and nail modeling substances, and UV filters.

Mexico changes scope of NOM-024 for Commercial Information Requirement

The Mexico Ministry of the Economy in early November reversed, in large part, a repeal of the commercial information requirement (CIR) exemptions it enacted Oct.1 for NOM-024-SCIF 2013. Learn how UL can help speed market access for the change.

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UL Launches Legal Cannabis Playbook for Industry Stakeholders

Helping deliver regulatory compliance to the legal cannabis industry.

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UL’s UK Basingstoke Laboratory Now Accredited to Test to Bluetooth® 5 Standard

UL expands European Bluetooth® testing capabilities to Bluetooth 5.

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EPA Announces Extension of TSCA CDR Submission Period

The U.S. EPA announced an extension of the TSCA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) submission period from Nov. 30, 2020 to Jan. 29, 2021. Learn more:

How are ASEAN & Pacific Nations Approaching Implementation of the UN's GHS?

GHS has been implemented in most of the countries within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Pacific region.

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Two Delegated Acts on Annex VIII to EU CLP Published

Two delegated Acts on Annex VIII to EU CLP were published on the harmonisation of information that will be made available to EU poison centres.

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UL Helps Lead the Cannabis Industry to a Safer Tomorrow

Learn more about how UL is helping to build a safe, secure and sustainable cannabis infrastructure.

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Immediate Regulatory Change for All Products Exporting to Mexico

Mexican authorities on Nov. 17, 2020, published new requirements that add a two-digit tax code onto the base product HS code.

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Improve Building Safety With Certification of Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems

Model codes require critical emergency responder systems to be certified for safety and performance.

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UL Delivers Remote Witnessed Testing to Support Customer’s Needs

UL has completed its first remote witnessed testing program in the MENA region, certifying vertical turbine fire pumps in Saudi Arabia.

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ABNT NBR 14725 Standard Open for Public Consultation until November 19, 2020

The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards NBR 14725 standard is open for public consultation until November 19, 2020. Learn more:

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Brexit: The Northern Ireland Protocol

The UK and EU established the Northern Ireland Protocol to prevent a hard border between Ireland and Northern Ireland. Learn more:

Taiwan Announces the First Concerned Chemical Substance

Taiwan's EPA recently announced the first concerning chemical substance. Currently, nitrous oxide is the only substance with this designation.

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UL Laboratory Consolidates for Deeper Collaboration and Customer Service

UL’s Brea, California laboratories combine campuses November 2020

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Are you ready for your testing and certification process: Part 2?

Simplifying testing and certification project preparation.

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No More Animal Testing for Surface Contact Devices?

Gain an understanding of the latest FDA draft guidance updates for biocompatibility of certain devices in contact with intact skin.

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Part 2: Amendment 2 of IEC 60601-1:2005

Understanding the new ISO 14971:2019 (Third edition)

Medical Device Regulatory Market Access

Power Supply Corner - Part 3: IECEE CB Scheme Updates

Updates to the IECEE CB scheme for medical device power supply testing

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Robots for Surgical Assistance

Safety and compliance testing for medical robots

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