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Solar panels as part of a solar power farm

Jun 30, 2021

UL to Deliver Technical Due Diligence and Engineering Support for 108 MW Chilean Solar Project

Leading safety science and renewable energy project advisor selected by Naturgy as independent engineer on the San Pedro Solar Farm.

Jun 30, 2021

UL Warns of Unauthorized UL Labels For Use On Power Supply Cords, Flexible Cords, and Appliance Wiring Material

The following is a notification from UL that the labels identified below are not authorized by UL to be affixed with any products. The labels identified were issued to Hunan Aomeng Electrical Appliances Co., Ltd.

Pride flag at UL headquarters in Northbrook, IL.

Jun 30, 2021

Working toward a safer, more secure, sustainable and equitable world

UL recently joined more than 400 major U.S. corporations in signing the Human Rights Campaign’s Business Coalition for the Equality Act, a federal legislation that would provide the same protections to LGBTQ people.

Jun 29, 2021

Drivers of Innovation: Building a Supportive Work Environment Can Lead to Developing Deeper Relationship with Customers

Reflecting on Pride Month, Marc Humbert discusses how a supportive work environment leads to more rewards, more professional fulfilment and less stress.

Jun 29, 2021

Nickel: Harmonization of Updated Test Method for Simulation of Accelerated Wear and Corrosion

REACH has released an updated list of test methods to demonstrate the conformity to nickel restrictions.

Urban street block with autonomous vehicles

Jun 29, 2021

UL Joins the World Economic Forum’s Safe Drive Initiative Focusing on the Safety of Autonomous Vehicles

UL aims to enable the adoption of safe autonomous vehicles through collaboration on a new approach to safety.

Jun 28, 2021

Drivers of Innovation: For Multiple Listings Project Handler, Trust and Integrity are Two-way Streets

For Pride Month 2021, Kathleen Sykora-Haley explains how the idea of a safer world applies to much more than just products.

Photo of UL headquarters in Northbrook, IL

Jun 24, 2021

UL Inc. Announces Three New Appointments to its Board of Directors

UL Inc. expands its board of directors with expertise across industries and regions as the company continues to focus on being customers’ most trusted safety, security and sustainability partner.

Jun 23, 2021

CEN Issues Toy Standard EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021

Learn more about how this news on the migration of certain elements can impact your business.

Jun 23, 2021

Drivers of Innovation: UL’s Engineer Project Associate, Transparency Builds Trust

Reflecting on Pride Month, Melanie Nauta discusses the link between trust and transparency when it comes to her relationships with customers as well as her idea of what One UL really means.

Jun 22, 2021

Updates for UL 8802, Outline of Investigation for Germicidal Systems

A new edition to UL 8802, Outline of Investigation for Germicidal Systems, has been published June, 2021.

Jun 21, 2021

UL 8801 – The Journey from Outline to Standard

Learn more about the current state of UL 8801, Outline of Investigation for Photovoltaic-Powered Luminaire Systems.

Close-up of test tubes with different colored liquids

Jun 11, 2021

Taiwan Consults to Extend the Registration

The Regulation of New and Existing Chemical Substances Registration is being revised for practical needs. Included are changes to the annual tonnage band for Phase 1 registration and the registration deadlines.

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Jun 11, 2021

UL Ranked as a Top Provider for ESG Reporting Software in New Verdantix Report

UL 360 software cited by Verdantix Corporate ESG and Sustainability Software Report for its ease in meeting external reporting requirements.

Luxury hotel room with view of Pacific Ocean

Jun 10, 2021

The Resort at Pelican Hill Becomes First Hotel to Obtain UL Verified Healthy Buildings Mark for Indoor Air and Hygiene

UL verifies resort property’s health and safety measures in preparation for summer travel season.

Jun 10, 2021

Maryland Passes Bill Prohibiting the Use of 24 Ingredients in Cosmetics

Maryland passes House Bill 643, banning the manufacturing and sale of cosmetic products that contain any of the 24 specified toxic chemicals, except under specified circumstances.

Jun 10, 2021

UL’s Industrial Automation Event to Help Manufacturers Innovate While Prioritizing Safety, Reliability and Performance

Three-day virtual event showcases industry-leading safety experts and engineers providing insights on achieving regulatory requirements, determining optimal component selection and broadening market access.

Jun 8, 2021

17th ATP to CLP Contains New and Amended Classifications

This latest update includes 22 new entries, 39 updated entries and one classification deletion. Within these are the common substances citric acid, boric acid and d-limonene.

Jun 8, 2021

EC Published New Amendment to Cosmetics Regulation

The provision of Article 15 of the Cosmetics Regulation ensures uniformity on implementation of legislation regarding CMR substances, provides legal certainty to competent authorities and economic operators, and protects human health.

Jun 7, 2021

AAFA Publishes 22nd Edition of Restricted Substances List

The American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) has updated its Restricted Substances List, which includes changes to existing information and the addition of new substances.