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May 19, 2020

The Code Authority Newsletter 2020 | Issue 2

View the May 2020 code authority technical newsletter for timely updates regarding model code and safety standard developments that enhance your ability to approve safe, sustainable, and code compliant installations.

May 19, 2020

The Future of Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Requirements

Understand the SDS requirements shifting how chemical safety documentation are generated and utilised by chemical companies around the world.

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May 19, 2020

UL’s Independent Certification Body, DEWI-OCC, Significantly Expands its Wind Certification Offering

Recent expansion of a DAkkS accreditation positions UL’s independent certification body to be a leading provider of global market access for wind turbine and components, wind projects and grid connection of decentralized power generating units and plants.

May 18, 2020

Food Contact Materials: Opportunities and Critical Issues in the Food Suitability Sector in Europe

The regulatory landscape of materials in contact with food is complex and constantly evolving.

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May 18, 2020

Japan Adopts a Positive List System to Manage Food Contact Materials (FCM)

Japan’s MLHW published Notification No. 196 of 2020 regarding revising specifications and standards for foods, food additives, etc. Learn more:

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May 18, 2020

UL Announces Industry-First Comprehensive Supply Chain Cybersecurity Solution

The UL Supplier Cyber Trust Level solution helps organizations mitigate supply chain cybersecurity risk

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May 18, 2020

Updated BIFMA Standards for Office Furniture Expected

BIFMA has three office furniture standards currently in revision. All are going to ballot and approval with the expectation of being approved in summer 2020.

May 13, 2020

China Issues Final Measures on Registrations of New Chemical Substances for Environmental Management

China issues final measures on registrations of New Chemical Substances for Environmental Management under Ministry Order No. 12.

May 13, 2020

India Laboratory Receives BIS Recognition for RCCBs and RCBOs

UL’s laboratory in Bangalore is BIS-recognized and fully equipped to conduct testing to the latest edition of Indian standards for RCCBs and RCBOs.

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May 12, 2020

UL Brand Protection Manager Raises Funds to Bring Hope to West London ICU Nurses

UL Brand Protection Manager Katie Gill supports local NHS nurses with Go Fund Me campaign.

May 11, 2020

New UL Marketing Claim Verification Program for Bacterial Reduction

UL Marketing Claim Verification Program launched for performance claims related to bacteria reduction in washing machines and air conditioners.

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May 11, 2020

UL’s IoT Security Rating Helps Demonstrate Product Security to the Marketplace

GE Appliances first household appliance brand to achieve gold-level rating

May 6, 2020

CCC Testing Laboratory Designation Scope of UL-CCIC was Expanded Again

UL-CCIC has become the designated testing laboratory for six CCC product groups and has covered a wider range than other foreign-invested testing agencies in China.

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May 6, 2020

UL’s Ed Miller Shares Strength With Essential Workers by Printing PPE Face Shields

UL employee's action inspires a community to connect, donate and share.

May 5, 2020

International Fragrance Association (IFRA) Extends Implementation Deadline of the 49th Amendment

Recently, IFRA announced the extension of the implementation deadline of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice (CoP). Learn more:

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May 5, 2020

UL 8801 Outline of Investigation Helps Advance Safety of Photovoltaic-Powered Lighting

Just published outline of investigation covers low voltage residential, municipal, commercial and recreational luminaire systems with electrical power derived from photovoltaic modules

May 4, 2020

Japan – Poisonous and Deleterious Substances List Update 2020

The names of 16 substances were published by Japan’s MHLW to be regulated under the PDSCL. The substances are open for public comment until May 27, 2020.

May 4, 2020

UL Approved for Remote INMETRO Certification

UL is addressing approval time for critical medical devices necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 4, 2020

Updates to LED Equipment for Use in Lighting Products - UL 8750: What you need to know

Updates to ANSI/UL 8750 supplement SF.

Apr 30, 2020

UL Certificate service response for AHJs during crises

AHJs have asked us how COVID-19 health risk mitigation techniques might impact UL Alarm Monitoring and Alarm Service Certifications.