Press Releases

Jan 14, 2010

UL International (UK) Ltd. appointed as Notified Body to the Construction Products Directive

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Jan. 14, 2010 -- Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a world leader in product safety and conformity testing and certification services, today announced UL International (UK)…

Jan 13, 2010

Turning down the danger in home heating hot spots

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Jan., 13, 2010 -- Numb's the word on the street. The Farmers' Almanac tells us that brutally cold temperatures are only going to dip lower in the next few months. As…

Jan 4, 2010

UL acquires Compliance Certification Services

Northbrook, Ill., Jan. 4, 2010 - Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL), a world leader in product safety testing and certification services, announced today that it has acquired Compliance…

Dec 15, 2009

UL urges consumers to consider safety when purchasing energy efficient appliances

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Dec. 15, 2009 - Energy efficiency is the No. 1 attribute consumers seek when purchasing new home appliances, according to a new survey from Underwriters Laboratories (UL)…

Dec 14, 2009

UL expands testing capabilities for infusion pump manufacturers

SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 14, 2009 -- Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a world leader in product safety testing and certification, announced today it opened a new IEC 60601-2-24 laboratory and…

Dec 10, 2009

UL UL Europe Safety Certification Mark supports European market access for customers worldwide

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Dec. 10, 2009 - As part of its global market access strategy, Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a world leader in safety testing and certification services, announced today…

Dec 6, 2009

UL and ICC-ES announce new Dual Evaluation and Certification Program for building products

Northbrook, Ill., December 7, 2009 -- Underwriters Laboratories (UL), the leading product safety testing organization, and ICC Evaluation Service, Inc® (ICC-ES®), the United States'…

Dec 3, 2009

UL publishes first safety standard for LED lighting products and components

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 30, 2009 -- Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a world leader in safety testing and certification services, announced today the publication of ANSI/UL 8750, Safety…

Nov 17, 2009

UL and NFPA urge consumers to think savings and safety for holiday cheer this year

NORTHBROOK, Ill., November 17, 2009 -- Surveys from the National Retail Federation and Information Resources, Inc. suggest that uber-competitive bargain-hunting will dominate as this year…

Oct 27, 2009

National Residential Fire Safety Symposium welcomes Keynote Speaker

NORTHBROOK, Ill., October 27th, 2009 -- Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and the Phoenix Fire Department are pleased to announce Mr. Rick Bryant, Vice President of Volvo Cars of North America…

Oct 20, 2009

Underwriters Laboratories to open new hvac/r performance testing facility

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 20, 2009 - Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a leader in compliance testing solutions, announced today the opening of its HVAC/R Performance Test Center in Plano, Texas…

Oct 19, 2009

Underwriters Laboratories to develop first safety standard for electric vehicle cord sets

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 19, 2009 - Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a world leader in safety testing and certification, announced today a new set of requirements for indoor/outdoor cord sets…

Oct 12, 2009

Safety should not be biggest scare this Halloween

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 12, 2009 - For many families across the country, Halloween is the official launch of the holiday and decorating season. In fact, a recent study predicts Halloween…

Oct 5, 2009

Stay Safety Smart!® – identify home hot spots to prevent burn hazards

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 5, 2009 - Everyday household routines - such as boiling water for the family dinner, giving your child a bath or leaving burning candles within reach of a child - can…

Sep 26, 2009

Survey suggests children’s first instinct in an emergency might not be the safest

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 1, 2009 -- Darkened skies, emergency warning sirens or smoke creeping under the bedroom door in the middle of the night - would your family react safely? Emergencies…

Sep 23, 2009

UL and Phoenix Fire Department to host first, national residential fire safety symposium

NORTHBROOK, Ill., September 23, 2009 -- Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and the Phoenix Fire Department will be hosting a first of its kind Residential Fire Safety Symposium at the Arizona…

Sep 23, 2009

UL announces improved methods for analyzing taste and odor issues in drinking water

Northbrook, Ill., September 23, 2009 -- Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a global leader in drinking water quality and safety, today announced it has made significant improvements to testing…

Sep 17, 2009

UL to release requirements for electric vehicle batteries

NORTHBROOK, Ill., September 17, 2009 -- Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a world leader in safety testing and certification, announced today its intent to release a new set of requirements…

Aug 25, 2009

UL offers CTIA battery certification service

NORTHBROOK, Ill., August 25, 2009 -- Underwriters Laboratorie® (UL), a world leader in product safety testing and certification, announced today it has been recognized as a CTIA…

Aug 10, 2009

UL announces new certification path for ethanol fuel dispensers

NORTHBROOK, Ill., August 10, 2009 -- Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a world leader in product safety testing services, announced today a new certification path for fuel dispensers for mid…