Press Releases

UL Announces RoHS II Services for Medical and Laboratory Equipment

NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 30, 2013 - UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a world leader in advancing safety, announced today the launch of a new program supporting medical devices and laboratory…

UL Launches Premier Product Emissions Test Lab in Germany

Cologne-Muelheim, Germany; April 23, 2013 - Global product testing and certification leader UL (Underwriters Laboratories) announced today the launch of a new product emissions testing…

UL Environment Unveils New Marks for Sustainability

MARIETTA, Ga., April 22, 2013 - UL Environment, a business unit of UL (Underwriters Laboratories), announced today the launch of new certification marks for its portfolio of services,…

UL Acquires Testtech, Becomes Full-Service Appliance Testing and Certification Provider for INMETRO Program

Appliance manufacturers can now rely on UL for complete product testing, certification and follow-up services required to access Brazil marketplaceNORTHBROOK, Ill. / Porto Alegre, Brazil -…

UL Leverages Power of Technical Data with Motor DNA

NORTHBROOK, Ill. January 27, 2013 - UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a global safety science leader, leverages technical data for global electronic motor manufacturer customers in its new…

UL Expands South Bend, Indiana Laboratory to Add Non-Clinical Testing Capabilities

SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, February 12, 2013 - UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a world leader in advancing safety, announced today the expansion of the South Bend, Indiana analytical laboratory…

UL Announces Food Safety Process Validation Service at MEATXPO 2013

UL Announces Food Safety Process Validation Service at MEATXPO 2013 New offering provides a simple and transparent way for manufactures to comply with USDA-FSIS requirements for HACCP…

UL's Continued Efforts Impact Counterfeiting Activities and Protect Brands

NORTHBROOK, Ill., - February 7, 2013 - UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a world leader in advancing safety science, recently supported ICE Homeland Security Investigations and the Assistant…

UL to Begin Developing Standards for the Canadian Market

UL has recently been accredited by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) as one of only two standards development organizations based outside of Canada. This credential enables UL to create…

UL Acquires Innovadex, Broadens Information Exchange Platform for Suppliers, Product Engineers and Formulators

UL becomes the world's leading material specification knowledge platform with addition of chemical, ingredient and raw material information providerNORTHBROOK, Ill. / Overland Park, Kan. -…

UL International Italia S.r.l. named LED Lighting Facts® approved testing laboratory

BURAGO DI MOLGORA, ITALY - January 7, 2013. UL International Italia S.r.l. (Underwriters Laboratories) has been appropriately accredited or recognized to conduct the following LED Lighting…

UL Launches Premier Indoor Air Quality Services in China

Nansha Testing Service Center in Guangzhou helps UL pioneer the concept of healthier indoor environments  Nansha, Guangzhou, Dec. 6, 2012 – Global product testing and certification…

UL Releases 2nd Annual Global Study: "The Product Mindset"

UL and VDE Strengthen Cooperation in Health Sciences

FRANKFURT GERMANY, November 14, 2012 - UL LLC, a premier safety science company, and the VDE Testing and Certification Institute announce today they have signed a Memorandum of…

UL Announces New Process to Transfer IEC 60601-1 Reports

NORTHBROOK, Ill., November 13, 2012 - UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a world leader in advancing safety, announced today the launch of a new program that supports manufacturers of medical…

UL Acquires Wiklund Research & Design, Adds Human Factors Engineering Expertise to Life & Health Offerings

Leading human factors engineering business enables UL to fully support medical and diagnostic device manufacturers throughout the product lifecycle NORTHBROOK, Ill. / Concord, Mass. -…

UL Environment to Help Architects & Designers Navigate Sustainable Design Standards at Greenbuild

MARIETTA, Ga., Nov. 8, 2012 – An array of 300+ ecolabels and assessment tools and an evolution of green codes and standards make it difficult for architects and designers to identify…

UL Expands CBTL Status to include IEC 60601-1 3rd edition

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND November 7, 2012 - UL International New Zealand Limited Auckland, a subsidiary of UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a world leader in advancing safety, has been…

UL offers critical safety information for post-hurricane Sandy recovery

Safety Guidance Provided on Critical Topics including Safe Use of Portable Generators to Avoid Carbon Dioxide Poisoning   NORTHBROOK, IL, November 2, 2012 - UL (Underwriters…

UL Converts Exclusive Fire Research into Online Training to Help Educate and Safeguard Fire Service Personnel

Courses Instruct on New Areas of Fire Science: Evolving Building Materials, Changes in Modern Residential Construction and Risks Associated with Photovoltaic (PV) Systems Northbrook, Ill…