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Aug 17, 2015

Rockland County Passes The Toxic Free Toys Act (United States)

The New York County of Rockland Legislature passed Local Law No. 3 of 2015 to protect infants and children from the harmful health effects of toxic chemicals found in children's products…

Aug 17, 2015

UL Opens Office in Mumbai

The new UL operation will cater to the significant verticals in the region including pharmaceuticals, building and life safety technologies, textiles and apparel, and energy and power…

Aug 17, 2015

UL Receives NABL Accreditation for Their Gurgaon Testing Laboratory (India)

The National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) has awarded UL's Gurgaon, India laboratory the International Organization for Standardization ISO 17025…

Aug 17, 2015

UL’s 3DP Emissions Research Featured in Design News

Ann Thyft, Senior Technical Editor for Design News, recently spoke with Marilyn Black, UL’s vice president and senior technical advisor, regarding UL’s ongoing health and emissions research…

Aug 17, 2015

ZDHC Releases Chemicals Management Guide (International)

The global textiles group, Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC), has released guidance to manage hazardous chemicals at different stages of the supply chain. This document outlines…

Aug 14, 2015

New DHS Grant Helps UL Continue Improving Fire Service Knowledge With Hands-on Training

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Aug. 14, 2015 — UL, a global safety science organization, announced today that its Firefighter Safety Research Institute (FSRI) has received a $1.5 million Assistance to…

Aug 14, 2015

UL Warns of Counterfeit UL Mark on LED Floodlight (Release No 15PN-12)

NORTHBROOK, Ill., August 14, 2015 — The following is a notification from UL that the LED floodlight identified below bears a counterfeit UL Mark…

Aug 14, 2015

UL Warns of Stolen Holographic Labels (Release 15PN-20)

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Aug. 14, 2015 —The following is a notification from UL that certain UL holographic labels have been reported stolen from an…

Aug 13, 2015

UL Hosts Grand Opening Event at Furniture Center of Excellence in Holland, Michigan

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Lab Tours will celebrate the expansion of Advanced Furniture Testing, a UL Company, on September 2, 2015. HOLLAND, Mich. August 13, 2015 – UL (Underwriters…

Aug 10, 2015

Sharper Focus Needed on Healthy Indoor Air

The sleek lines and open spaces found in modern homes and office buildings evoke order, efficiency, quality and cleanliness. Their clean appearances are echoed in the green materials going…

Aug 6, 2015

UL Innovative Education Award Program Announces Award Winners

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Aug. 6, 2015 — DiscoverE’s Future City Competition, a program with a focus on advancing STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) learning through projects…

Aug 4, 2015

Developing a Zero Tolerance for Trash

The effort to reduce the environmental footprint of waste in the Unites States has certainly seemed to have hit its stride. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (USEPA) most recent…

Aug 4, 2015

FDA releases Fiscal Year 2016 fee schedule

On August 3, 2015, FDA announced its new rates for submissions, establishment fees and payment procedures The FDA fiscal year begins October 1st and ends September 30th of the following…

Aug 3, 2015

Safety Testing is Paramount for the Future Advancement of Wearable Technology

The current worldwide market for wearable technology products is valued at over $8 billion (USD) and is expected to increase dramatically over the next several years, with some estimates…

Aug 3, 2015

UL Consumer Products Approved for Non-GMO Project Testing

Details UL Consumer Products has been approved by the Non-GMO Project for Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) testing required for companies to comply with the Non-GMO Project Standard…

Jul 31, 2015

NFC Forum Designates UL as an Authorized Test Laboratory

Northbrook, Ill., July 31, 2015 — UL, a global safety science organization, has been named an NFC Forum Authorized Test Laboratory. Through its new near field communication (NFC) testing…

Jul 31, 2015

UL Issues First 'Halogen Free' Wire and Cable Compound Certification to Saco Polymers Inc.

NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 31, 2015 – UL Wire & Cable, a division of UL (Underwriters Laboratories), today announces that it has issued its first Halogen Free (HF) certification to Saco…

Jul 31, 2015

UL Wire & Cable Issues First 'Low Smoke Halogen Free' Certification to Superior Essex

NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 31, 2015 — UL Wire & Cable, a division of UL (Underwriters Laboratories), today announces that it has issued its first Low Smoke Halogen Free (LSHF) certification…

Jul 31, 2015

Underwood Elementary Teacher Completes Kenan Fellows Internship at UL

Research Triangle Park, N.C., July 31, 2015 — UL, a global safety science company, had the honor of hosting Rhonda Connor, third grade teacher at Underwood Elementary in Raleigh, for her…

Jul 30, 2015

Now Available: Sign Components (SAM) Joins the UL iQ Family of Databases

The Sign Components Manual (SAM) has been the industry leading certification manual helping sign shops find and source components for over 15 years. Sign Shops now have a more convenient…