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Mar 31, 2023

Canada Consults on Mandatory Cosmetic Ingredient Disclosure

Health Canada seek public opinion on the proposed requirements for ingredient disclosure on cosmetics labels which mandates disclosure of fragrance allergens.

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Mar 30, 2023

Drivers of Innovation: The Right Mindset is Key to Achievement

Melissa Albrecht reflects on her career journey at UL Solutions. Learn about her current role, her unique journey and why the right mindset is essential.

Leadership celebrates Shenzhen Retail and Consumer Products Laboratory Opening

Mar 30, 2023

UL Solutions Expands Retail and Consumer Products Testing Services with New Laboratory in Shenzhen, China

The laboratory provides manufacturers of China’s retail and consumer products with comprehensive safety, performance, quality and reliability testing services that address regulatory compliance and market access.

Mar 29, 2023

UL Solutions Expands U.K. Laboratory to Help Advance EMC and Wireless Innovation for Appliance and Lighting Industries

Appliance and lighting customers throughout the U.K. and Europe can now benefit from the in-depth knowledge of UL Solutions EMC and wireless scientists, engineers and technicians while leveraging the latest test equipment in one location.

Mar 23, 2023

2023 UK Technical Reports on Substances GB MCL Published

GB mandatory classification and labeling (GB MCL) of hazardous substances to be decided by the HSE based on Scientific Opinions and Technical Reports.

Mar 20, 2023

UL Enterprise Applauds New York City Mayor Eric Adams for Signing Life-Saving Micromobility Legislation into Law

The new law addresses the significant safety risks that have emerged as the use of electrified forms of transportation surges.

Mar 17, 2023

UL Solutions Partners with CDP to Release New Disclosure API

CDP’s new API will enable a streamlined disclosure experience for companies working with UL Solutions.

Mar 15, 2023

UL Solutions Completes Sale of Everclean Business to Steritech

The divestiture allows UL Solutions to focus expertise on its core strategic services while helping to ensure Everclean customers continue to receive best-in-class services.

Mar 15, 2023

UL Solutions Warns of Unauthorized UL Marks on Swinging-type Fire Doors

The following is a notification (23PN-5) from UL Solutions that the swinging-type fire doors identified below bear unauthorized UL Certification Marks.

Horticultural scientists check plant growth under the lighting system in a greenhouse.

Mar 14, 2023

Scope Expansion to the Horticultural Lighting Standard

Learn about recent scope expansions published to UL 8800, the Standard for Horticultural Lighting Equipment and Systems.

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Mar 14, 2023

Singapore Adopts GHS 7th Edition into its Labelling and SDSs

Singapore shifts from GHS 4th to 7th edition with the revision of Part 2 and 3 of SS 586 series on Feb. 6, 2023, including up to a 24-month transition period.

Mar 14, 2023

UL Solutions Issues First UL Smart Systems Rating for Para Digital Twin Technology by Dar Group

UL Smart Systems Rating verified that Para helps smart building owners verify smart systems that optimize and facilitate operation and maintenance.

ebike undergoing tests at UL Solutions laboratory

Mar 6, 2023

UL Enterprise Commends New York City Council for Life-Saving Micromobility Safety Legislation

Unanimously passed legislation will require third-party product safety certification of battery-powered micromobility devices to UL Standards

Testing an Energy Storage System in a replica garage for safety concerns

Mar 6, 2023

UL Solutions, IAFF Partner on Residential Energy Projects

To address concerns surrounding new technologies with enhanced energy performance in residential properties UL Solutions partnered with IAFF and DOE.

Closeup of lithium ion industrial high current batteries.

Mar 2, 2023

UL Solutions North American Battery Laboratory: What to Know

UL Solutions plans to open a new North American battery laboratory for automotive and stationary energy storage system testing.

How and Why to Certify Vape Devices for Tobacco and Legal Cannabis

Mar 2, 2023

UL Solutions Obtains Consent Decrees in Litigation Over Counterfeit UL Marks On Vaping Devices

After multi-year litigation, the defendants agree to cease unauthorized use of the UL Mark on vaping device products.

Exterior Front Entrance Rendering of the UL Solutions Battery Laboratory in Auburn Hills, Michigan

Mar 1, 2023

UL Solutions to Develop State-of-the-Art Battery Testing Laboratory in Auburn Hills, Michigan

The new facility will provide testing and certification services addressing electric vehicle and industrial battery safety and performance.

brothers playing with remote control car

Feb 28, 2023

Reese’s Law and CPSC Rule Mandate Battery Safety

Reese’s Law and CPSC rule mandate federal safety requirements for button cell and coin batteries to eliminate or reduce the risk of injury for children.

An illuminated emergency exit sign in a commercial office building.

Feb 27, 2023

Updates to UL 924 and Emergency Lighting

Learn more about the recent scope expansions published to UL 924, the Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment.

Equipment and glassware for test product extraction and orange color solution

Feb 27, 2023

US EPA Releases Update to TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory

The EPA updated the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Substance Inventory in Feb. 2023.