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Sep 25, 2019

Standards Corner - Appliance Advisor Issue 3 2019

Appliance Advisor Issue 3, 2019 Standards Corner

Sep 25, 2019

UL’s Lighting and IoT Controls Laboratory Receives Multi-Country Testing and Certification Compliance Designation

Facility’s new IEC Certified Body Testing Laboratory accreditation provides UL customers faster, more reliable access to markets around the world

Sep 25, 2019

UL’s Shakoor Named 2019 Chicago United Business Leader of Color

Learn how UL's CIO and SVP is making his mark in his community and at UL.

Sep 24, 2019

Energy Efficiency Inclusion of Variable Refrigerant Flow Air Conditioners into Scope of MEPS/MELS

The Singapore National Environment Agency (NEA) hosted an industry consultation to announce the plan of including variable refrigerant flow air conditioners (VRF A/C) into the MEPS/MELS requirement.

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Sep 24, 2019

It’s Clear Skies for InvisibleShield’s Blue Light Filter

UL testing validates InvisibleShield's blue light marketing claim.

Sep 24, 2019

Standards Corner - Lumen Insights Issue 3 2019

Lumen Insights Issue 3 2019 Standards Corner

Sep 24, 2019

Strengthening UL's Luminaire Programs

UL’s ‘General Coverage’ programs offer lighting manufacturers flexibility to apply UL Certification Marks to a wide range of sign or luminaire sizes and shapes.

Sep 24, 2019

Ukraine - Updates Regarding RoHS Technical Regulations

With the amendment resolution published on June 26, 2019, Ukraine updated the list of exemptions included in the Regulation on Restriction of Hazardous Substances.

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Sep 24, 2019

UL Establishes International Headquarters In Singapore

Official opening includes establishment of Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence, expanded capabilities providing a one-stop solution in product regulatory testing and evaluation

Sep 24, 2019

Updates on the Progress for Mandating the Water Efficiency Label for Water Use Products in Malaysia

The Malaysia National Water Services Commission (SPAN in Malay) had introduced a voluntary Water Efficient Products Labeling Scheme (WEPLS) and media news, SPAN, is currently drafting laws to mandate this labeling requirement.

Sep 24, 2019

Updates to the New Gulf Conformity Tracking System Middle East for G-Mark

Middle East, G-Mark: GCC Standardization Organization (GSO) has developed and launched a new version of the Gulf Conformity Tracking System.

Sep 23, 2019

China Energy Label Product Scope Expansion and a New Standard for Air Conditioners Products

The China Energy Label (CEL) regulator issued public consultation notice (already closed) for expanding product scope coverage to the following products based on the following standards: Both minimum energy performance standard (MEPS) and energy efficiency Grade are established within the standards. The implementation date is targeted to be May 1, 2020.

Sep 23, 2019

Energy Efficiency and Ecodesign: A New technical Regulation Approved by the Ministry in Ukraine

As part of a larger program for the implementation of energy efficiency requirements in Ukraine, new technical regulations in this field have been recently approved and will become mandatory for Ukraine market access.

Sep 23, 2019

Laundry Appliance and Child Entrapment

Young children have been known to enter the drum of front-loading clothes washers and dryer, e.g., to play hide-and-seek, and some have died over the years due to suffocation. Child entrapment in a washer or dryer, while rare, still happens today. A child might climb into a machine, get trapped and suffocate because he or she can’t get out.

Sep 23, 2019

New Product Categories added into Certification Implementation Requirements for Appliances and Refrigerants

New categories have been added to the Certification Implementation Requirement (CCC) for explosion-proof electric apparatus, gas appliances and large refrigerators.

Sep 21, 2019

UL Establishes New Electric Vehicle Battery Laboratory to Advance Battery, Charging Systems Safety

UL's new large-scale EV battery laboratory will provide comprehensive EV battery testing and advisory services.

Sep 20, 2019

2020 NEC changes affecting hazardous locations installations

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Sep 17, 2019

Apparel Industry Looks to Improve Sustainability Efforts

Savvy customers calling brands out for unsustainable practices.

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Sep 17, 2019

Brazil Updates ABNT Classification (NBR 14725) Standard

The Brazil Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) updated its standards for classifying chemicals, bringing it in line with standard GHS values.

Sep 17, 2019

CMR Substances in Toys: Clarifications and Insight From UL Experts

CMR are substances classified as Carcinogenic, Mutagenic or toxic for Reproduction and restrictions for these substances apply to toys on the European and on US market.