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Apr 26, 2016

OSHA Rules for Eye and Face Protection Have Been Updated

New OSHA rules for eye and face protection were published in the US Federal Register on March 25, 2016. Announced changes went into effect on April 25, 2016.

Apr 25, 2016

Companies Selling Toys in Indonesia Need In-Market Testing

Details As of April 17, 2016, toys sold or distributed in Indonesia must have an Indonesian National Standard (SNI) certificate issued by a local accredited certification body (LsPro…

Apr 25, 2016

Singapore AM Training Schedule Updated

The schedule for Singapore-based AM training has been updated to reflect new dates and availability. All courses will be held at the Advanced Remanufacturing & Technology Centre (ARTC)…

Apr 25, 2016

The UL Additive Manufacturing team looks forward to seeing you at RAPID!

We know RAPID (Orlando, Florida from 5/16 – 19) can be a whirlwind of activities, learning and networking. That’s why we’re offering alternative ways to meet the UL AM team at the show! …

Apr 25, 2016

UL Empowers Industrial Evolution

Meet us at Hannover Messe in Hall 6 and Hall 9 this week to talk about how we can help you meet the challenges of Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 is built on interoperability and intelligence,…

Apr 22, 2016

Flame Retardants Restricted under Newly Amended Washington’s Children’s Safe Products Act

Details On April 1, 2016, a new bill was signed into law in Washington that will restrict the use of the following five flame retardants in children’s products and residential upholstered…

Apr 20, 2016

UL Environment Receives Approval as CARB Third Party Certifier

Marietta, GA. April 20, 2016 — UL Environment, a business division of UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a global safety science leader, today announced that is has received approval as a…

Apr 20, 2016

UL Environment Receives Approval as CARB Third Party Certifier

Marietta, GA. April 19, 2016 – UL Environment, a business division of UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a global safety science leader, today announced that is has received approval as a…

Apr 19, 2016

Dr. Marilyn Black: An Early Pioneer of Indoor Air Quality Research

Dr. Marilyn Black’s longstanding passion for protecting human health sparked when she was working on her undergraduate thesis at the University of Virginia (UVA). Studying alongside the…

Apr 19, 2016

UL WELCOMES SMALL APPLIANCE INDUSTRY TO NEW CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

On March 15, 2016, the UL Small Appliance team welcomed dozens of customers, industry partners and stakeholders to the grand opening of its newest Center of Excellence laboratory, located…

Apr 18, 2016

UL Joins the Largest-Ever U.S. Business Delegation to Hannover Messe

Hannover, GERMANY, Apr. 18, 2016 — UL, a global safety science leader, announces its participation as part of the largest-ever U.S. delegation to Hannover Messe, the world’s foremost trade…

Apr 14, 2016

ASTM Releases Hand-Held Infant Carrier Standard

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) released ASTM F2050 - 16 - Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Hand-Held Infant Carriers. The revised standard supersedes…

Apr 14, 2016

ASTM Releases Sealant Standards

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) released a standard intended for sealants. STANDARD SUPERSEDED VERSION SUBCOMMITTEE ASTM C1737 - 10(2016) - Standard Guide for…

Apr 14, 2016

ASTM Releases Textile Fabrics Test Method

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) released ASTM D4970 / D4970M - 16 - Standard Test Method for Pilling Resistance and Other Related Surface Changes of Textile Fabrics:…

Apr 14, 2016

ASTM Releases Textile Standard

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has released textile standard ASTM D4391 - 16 - Standard Terminology Relating to the Burning Behavior of Textiles. Developed by…

Apr 14, 2016

ASTM Releases Yarn and Thread Test Methods

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) released several standards involving yarns and threads. Further details are provided below: STANDARD SUPERSEDED VERSION …

Apr 14, 2016

Austria Releases Draft Standards for Small Appliances

Austrian Standards has released the following standards intended for household and similar electrical appliances. ÖVE / ÖNORM EN 60335-2-109 / A2: 2016 03 15 Household and Similar…

Apr 14, 2016

Brazil Sets Crib Requirements

The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (INMETRO) issued Ordinance No. 53, establishing the following for children’s cribs in Brazil: General and technical…

Apr 14, 2016

BSI Releases Standard for Paint

The British Standards Institute (BSI) has released BS EN ISO 2811-1:2016 Paints and varnishes. Determination of density. Pycnometer method. The standard was published on March 31, 2016. …

Apr 14, 2016

BSI Releases Textile Standards

The British Standards Institute (BSI) has released the following standards for textiles: BS EN 16806-1:2016. Textiles and textile products. Textiles containing phase change…

OSHA Rules for Eye and Face Protection Have Been Updated

Companies Selling Toys in Indonesia Need In-Market Testing

Singapore AM Training Schedule Updated

The UL Additive Manufacturing team looks forward to seeing you at RAPID!

UL Empowers Industrial Evolution

Flame Retardants Restricted under Newly Amended Washington’s Children’s Safe Products Act

UL Environment Receives Approval as CARB Third Party Certifier

UL Environment Receives Approval as CARB Third Party Certifier

Dr. Marilyn Black: An Early Pioneer of Indoor Air Quality Research

UL WELCOMES SMALL APPLIANCE INDUSTRY TO NEW CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

UL Joins the Largest-Ever U.S. Business Delegation to Hannover Messe

ASTM Releases Hand-Held Infant Carrier Standard

ASTM Releases Sealant Standards

ASTM Releases Textile Fabrics Test Method

ASTM Releases Textile Standard

ASTM Releases Yarn and Thread Test Methods

Austria Releases Draft Standards for Small Appliances

Brazil Sets Crib Requirements

BSI Releases Standard for Paint

BSI Releases Textile Standards

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