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  • Press Release
Dec 21, 2010

Reducing the Fire Hazard of Pre-Lit Artificial Christmas Trees

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Dec. 21, 2010 - Real or artificial? That's been the longstanding debate for families decorating during the holiday season.  While personal preference is a primary…
  • Press Release
Nov 26, 2010

UL Provides Medical Industry with Quick Answers Regarding Conformity to IEC 60601 3rd Edition

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 22, 2010 -- Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a world leader in product safety testing and certification, announced the release of an extensive resource that addresses…
  • Press Release
Nov 1, 2010

Put Safety on the Menu This Thanksgiving

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 1, 2010 - Thanksgiving Day is typically marked by fantastic food, family and friends, full stomachs and football - but along with the fun is the reality that cooking…
  • Press Release
Nov 1, 2010

UL White Paper Examines Safety Issues

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 1, 2010 - Today, Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a world leader in safety testing and certification released the first in a series of white papers that review…
  • Press Release
Oct 28, 2010

Underwriters Laboratories Announces Launch of the ULtimate Fire Wizard

Northbrook, Ill., Oct. 28, 2010 - Underwriters Laboratories (UL) announces the launch of the ULtimate Fire Wizard, an Internet-based tool that allows architects, designers and code…
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Oct 18, 2010

Underwriters Laboratories Introduces Global Anti-Counterfeiting Training Program

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 19, 2010 - Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a world leader in safety testing and certification, is announcing a new training program to help educate law enforcement,…
  • Press Release
Oct 15, 2010

It's okay for Halloween to be spooky as long as it remains safe

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 12, 2010 - The only thing more frightening than your child's ghoulish Halloween costume is the potential risk it can pose for serious injury. What's more, scary…
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Oct 4, 2010

Planning and prevention: the keys to fire safety

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 4, 2010 - In the blink of an eye, a small cooking or candle fire can turn into a destructive or deadly blaze, so stopping fires before they start is a family's first…
  • Press Release
Sep 29, 2010

Safest cities for families with young children revealed

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 29, 2010 - News stories about tragic accidents, many that could have been prevented, seem to dominate today's headlines. While accidents can happen anytime or…
  • Press Release
Sep 23, 2010

UL recognized by Verizon as Independent Test Laboratory

Northbrook, Ill., Sept. 23, 2010 - Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a world leader in product safety testing and certification, announced today that it has been recognized by Verizon…
  • Press Release
Sep 11, 2010

Underwriters Laboratories Expands Its Global Photovotaic Footprint To Japan

NORTHBROOK, Ill., September 9, 2010 - Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a global leader in safety testing and certification, announced today the opening of a testing and certification…
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Aug 31, 2010

ULC Standards Acquires Environmental Certification and Advisory Firm TerraChoice

Exclusive manager of the EcoLogo Program joins forces with UL Environment to promote greener products across North America Northbrook, Illinois and Ottawa, Canada – August 31, 2010 – ULC…
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Aug 30, 2010

Underwriters Laboratories tapped to provide educational programming for 2011 International Roofing Expo

UL Renews Participation in IRE Education Alliance to Share Research and Insights on Industry-Wide Safety and Sustainability StandardsNORTHBROOK, Ill., August 30, 2010 - Underwriters…
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Aug 25, 2010

UL announces exclusive co-sponsorship of Verizon’s NEBS conference through 2014

Northbrook, Ill., Aug. 25, 2010 - Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a world leader in product safety testing and certification, announced today that it will be the exclusive co-sponsor of…
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Aug 19, 2010

UL announces actress Nicole Anderson as international spokesperson and newest safety smart ambassador

NORTHBROOK, Ill., August 16, 2010 - Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a world leader in product safety testing and certification, has announced actress Nicole Anderson as the international…
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Aug 17, 2010

UL high-tech division bolsters preferred partner program with signing of G&M Compliance

Northbrook, Ill., Aug. 17, 2010 - Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a world leader in product safety testing and certification, announced today that G&M Compliance, a provider of product…
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Aug 11, 2010

Underwriters Laboratories honors local heroes and provides safety awareness information at annual Chicago White Sox event

UL to Sponsor Fire & Police Night at U.S. Cellular Field for Third YearNORTHBROOK, Ill., August 11, 2010 - Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a world leader in product safety testing and…
  • Press Release
Jul 27, 2010

Underwriters Laboratories Creates Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation Training Programs

NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 27, 2010- Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a world leader in safety testing and certification, announces a new initiative to develop and launch electric vehicle…
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Jul 14, 2010

Underwriters Laboratories sponsors 2nd annual community fire safety day at Suffolk County Sports Park, home of Long Island Ducks baseball

Melville, NY - July 14, 2010 - Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a recognized global leader in fire research, standards development and the testing and certification of products, has once…
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Jul 6, 2010

First UL customer receives the UL Europe Mark

Milan, July 6, 2010 - Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL), a world leader in product safety testing and certification, today announced that Gruppo Cimbali has become the first company to…

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