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Dec 15, 2020

Thailand, New TISI Mark Requirement Effective January 2021

On September 24, 2020, Thai Industrial Standard Institute (TISI) held the final round meeting to clarify the request for permission and display the standard mark. The grace period is set until January 21, 2021.

Dec 15, 2020

Uruguay - Updates to the Low Voltage Regulation and Digital Certificates Implementation

Electrical energy efficiency, safety certificates and other updates established by URSEA.

Dec 14, 2020

CB Scheme - Upcoming Standard Changes for Electrical Safety Household Products and EMC Standards

Updates to IEC 60335-1:2020 deals with the safety of electrical appliances for household and similar purposes.

Dec 14, 2020

Smoke Alarms and Smoke Detectors – New and Revised Requirements

Dan Kaiser, Staff Engineer, Building and Life Safety Technologies UL recently released the 8th edition of the Standard for Smoke Alarms, UL 217 and the 7th edition of the Standard for…

Dec 14, 2020

The 2023 NEC and its Potential Impact on Lighting Equipment

The 2023 NEC (National Electrical Code) revision cycle is now in full swing. Read more about the possible impacts to lighting equipment.

Dec 14, 2020

Ukraine: Agreement Signed between UL and Ukrainian Certification Body SE "CTCHE" for Testing

UL and the Ukrainian Certification Body State Enterprise Certificate Test Centre of Heating Equipment (SE CTCHE) have recently signed an agreement for cooperation and testing recognition.

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Dec 14, 2020

UL’s Taiwan Laboratory Approved for Thunderbolt™ 4 Host Product Certification Testing

Clients can now get their products evaluated to the pertinent industry specifications at UL to ensure their products meet the requirements to use the Thunderbolt™ badge.

Dec 10, 2020

Philippines - The BPS has Granted Certificate of Recognition to UL Laboratories

UL laboratories in China and Taiwan are now authorized to provide testing services under the Industry Bureau of Philippine Standards certification schemes.

Dec 9, 2020

UL's William Henry Merrill Society Acts to Solve Critical Challenges

Discover how the William Henry Merrill Society helps advance safety, security and sustainability.

Dec 7, 2020

Changes in EU Feed Additives Procedures Published

An amendment to Regulation 429/2008/EC on the preparation and presentation of applications/assessment and the authorisation of feed additives released.

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Dec 4, 2020

A New Dynamic Approach to Ceiling Damper Certification

New certification options for ceiling damper products with a dynamic rating paves the way for commercial building safety with recent standard revisions.

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Dec 4, 2020

ANSI/CAN/UL/ULC 1389 Provides Equipment Safety Certification for the Cannabis Extraction and Processing Industry

Relying on peer review reports to determine code compliance for cannabis extraction and processing is no longer the only tool in a code authority’s repertoire.

Dec 4, 2020

Carbon Monoxide Safety, Portable Generators and UL 2201

With natural disaster occurrences on the rise, many are turning to portable generators to keep the lights on, but how safe are these solutions? Discover how UL 2201 Standard testing safeguards against dangerous Carbon monoxide.

Dec 4, 2020

Cyber Security for Fire Protection Systems

The convenience of IoT is accompanied by cyber risks and weaknesses that must be adequately addressed. Cyber threats can range from small-scale personal attacks to large sophisticated attacks affecting society and critical infrastructures.

Dec 4, 2020

Exterior Walls Tested to UL 263/Exterior Exposure Based on Separation Distance

When constructing a building, considering its overall fire protection plan is an important initial step.

Dec 4, 2020

The Code Authority Newsletter 2020 | Issue 4

This quarterly technical newsletter includes timely updates regarding model code and safety standard developments that can enhance your ability to approve safe, sustainable, and code compliant installations. The TCA is free, click subscribe to never miss a

Dec 4, 2020

The SolarAPP: The Emerging US Permitting Solution

With clean energy goals at its core, SolarAPP is a rooftop solar and storage review plan software to support effective approvals of safe and compliant systems.

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Dec 4, 2020

UL Helps Develop New Global Fire Safety Common Principles

With building fires a global concern, the application global standards development, code setting, and education efforts could help improve safety.

Dec 4, 2020

UL Product iQ® Premium Features Now Free for Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)

Product iQ® offers premium features to code authorities (AHJs) free of charge. Log into your Product iQ account to request a free upgrade.

Dec 4, 2020

Understanding Central Station Fire Alarm Systems and Ensuring Code Compliance

Have you wondered what a central station fire alarm system is? Learn its history/role in fire safety and the NFPA 72 requirements affecting the system.