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Apr 7, 2020

Remote Productivity in a New Work Climate

UL engineers and laboratory technicians continue healthcare product testing

Apr 7, 2020

The Health Sciences Wire - Issue 04

This month’s issue will look at improving access to critical medical devices, IEC 61010 standard for testing laboratory equipment, more efficient MDR strategies, laboratory refrigeration equipment testing.

Apr 7, 2020

UL Interview: FDA Announces Temporary Guidelines for Nutrition Labeling of Packaged Foods During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has developed temporary guidelines that give restaurants and food manufacturers flexibility with nutrition labeling during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 6, 2020

Accelerated Alternate Component Process for Appliances

An accelerated sourcing and testing process for alternative components to enable you to get your products to market with minimal disruption.

Apr 6, 2020

Certified Components Do Not Ensure a Compliant Final Product

Understanding the toxicological requirements in the NSF/ANSI standards.

Apr 4, 2020

7 Digital Chemical Marketing Strategies

Needing to adjust your 2020 chemical marketing plans? Prospector can partner with you to provide digital marketing options that reach your audience.

Apr 2, 2020

California Requires Online SDS for Cosmetics and Disinfectants Containing Hazardous Ingredients

Starting July 1, 2020, California will require online SDS for cosmetics and disinfectants containing hazardous ingredients.

Apr 2, 2020

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Discontinues UL Safety Index

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. to begin an orderly shutdown of the Safety Index website and associated Safety Index initiatives starting on Friday, April 17, 2020.

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Apr 1, 2020

FDA’s Final Rule on Hand Sanitizers Becomes Effective April 13, 2020

The FDA's final rule on hand sanitizers, effective April 13, demonstrates that certain active ingredients should not be used in OTC hand sanitizers.

Mar 31, 2020

Data Acceptance Program Update Enables Remote Audits and Witnessed Testing

UL’s DAP and CTF programs updated to offer remote audit and witnessed testing to deliver flexibility while maintaining consistency and quality.

Personal Protective Equipment Chemical and Biological Protection Lab Grand Opening

Mar 31, 2020

New UL Laboratories Help Safeguard First Responders

UL helps support the health and safety of firefighters through the testing of chemical and biological hazards to mitigate the increased risk of cancer.

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Mar 31, 2020

UL Grants PurpleSun First-Ever Mobile UV System Certification for Large-Scale Healthcare Equipment Disinfection

UL announced that PurpleSun received the first UL Certification for a large-scale mobile ultraviolet disinfection system for general safety requirements for use of electrical equipment used in laboratories and healthcare facilities.

Mar 30, 2020

Hazard-Based Safety Engineering

Learn about one of the key components and building blocks of safety science: hazard-based safety engineering (HBSE).

Mar 30, 2020

Oman EE - UL Demko Accredited as a Notified Body for Oman Energy Efficiency Registration for Air Conditioners

UL now has the capability to perform energy efficiency testing in accredited laboratories and to issue Gulf Type Examination Certificate, needed as prerequisites for market access to Oman.

Mar 30, 2020

Revisions to the Standard for Refrigerant Containing Components

UL announces the publication of a significant number of updates to the eighth edition of UL 207, the Standard for Safety for Refrigerant-Containing Components and Accessories, Nonelectrical.

Mar 30, 2020

Singapore, Safety Mark, UL is Designated CO for Gas Cooking Appliances

UL’s offices in Singapore are now also designated as Singapore Safety Mark Certification Organization for gas cooking appliances.

Mar 30, 2020

Standards Corner - Appliance Advisor Issue 1 2020

Appliance Advisor Issue 1, 2020 Standards Corner.

Mar 27, 2020

Interview with UL Food Contact Materials Expert on Chemical Safety Highlights for the Asia Market

It’s challenging to remain compliant with the changing legislative landscape of food contact materials, or to know how to access the world markets. A good understanding of chemical safety in food contact materials can help you overcome these challenges and

Mar 26, 2020

UL Ventures Provides the Fuel to Help Digital Companies Drive Sustainable Innovation

Managing Director, Simin Zhou, gives a glimpse into UL Ventures' approach to investing for the future.

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Mar 25, 2020

UL COVID-19 Response

A message from Jenny Scanlon, UL President and CEO