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Aug 12, 2020

Anticipating the Next Changes for Commercial Refrigerators

In March 2021, two new European Regulations will be introduced for commercial refrigerators, setting energy consumption limits and specifying requirements for labeling and provisioning additional product information.

Aug 12, 2020

Saudi Arabia – Updates for Energy Efficiency Standard (SASO 2927) for Street Lighting

Discover up-to-date information on the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) requirements for street and road lighting applications.

Aug 11, 2020

New Feature in HOMER Pro Energy Modeling Software Strengthens Client Presentations

HOMER® Pro’s proposal writer helps energy developers communicate details of technically complex systems to facilitate the sale of their projects to clients and investors.

Aug 11, 2020

Registration Now Open for Virtual 8th Annual HOMER International Microgrid Conference

HOMER Energy by UL, the global leader in the development of standard-setting energy modeling software, announced today that registration is now open for the 8th annual HOMER International Microgrid Conference, taking place online October 12-16, 2020.

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Aug 7, 2020

REACH SCIP Database — Are You Ready?

Companies with articles containing SVHCs must submit information to the new SCIP database by January 2021. Work with a UL expert to help you achieve REACH SVHC and SCIP compliance.

Aug 5, 2020

International Grocer Lidl Achieved UL Zero Waste to Landfill for Finland Distribution Centers

Lidl Finland recently announced that it has achieved the UL Zero Waste to Landfill Platinum level for all three of its distribution centers in Finland.

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Aug 4, 2020

AutoQuotes and UL Announce Strategic Partnership

Foodservice equipment and supplies tech leader aligns with equipment certification leader to expedite new market launches for manufacturers.

Aug 4, 2020

Canada to Lead ISO International Workshop on Safe Cannabis Production

The Standards Council of Canada and UL partner to help establish guidelines for the creation of an ISO Technical Committee on cannabis.

Aug 4, 2020

Lighting Industry Leaders Join Forces to Offer Ultraviolet Light Safety Guidance

The American Lighting Association, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association and UL bring UVC light application risks to the forefront with new position paper.

Aug 4, 2020

Why Carbon Reporting in South Africa Matters

One of the continent’s worst polluters, carbon reporting in South Africa must show lower GHG emissions to meet commitments. NGERs gives the specifics.

Jul 31, 2020

UL Helps Advance LED Lighting Innovations

Digital Illumination Interface Alliance accredits UL lighting laboratory for global LED drivers, control gear and device interoperability and compliance testing.

Jul 31, 2020

UL Warns of Counterfeit UL Marks on e-Scooters (Release 20PN-21)

The following is a notification from UL that the e-scooter identified below bears an unauthorized UL Certification Mark for the United States.

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Jul 30, 2020

Amendment to REACH Annex II published

The latest amendment to REACH Annex II, setting out the requirements for the compilation of safety data sheets, was published recently.

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Jul 30, 2020

UL Verifies UV Bacteria Reduction on LG Wireless Earbuds

Life is dirty, but that doesn't mean that colonizing bacteria need to overrun your earbud. Learn how UL's biological protection laboratory verified LG's UV light bacteria reduction claim.

Jul 30, 2020

What Luxury Brands Have to Know About International Standards and Risk Management for Adult Apparel

For brands that want to market their adult apparel globally, compliance with current regulations is often a challenge.

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Jul 29, 2020

MYPINPAD Receives World’s First Certification for Contactless Card Payments on Mobile Devices

Certification strengthens credit card acceptance security on smartphones and tablets and helps build trust in new technology that allows merchants to forego traditional payment terminals.

Jul 29, 2020

Lenovo DCG Taipei Design Center becomes Taiwan's first office to earn the 2 Star Fitwel Rating

By earning Fitwel Certification, Lenovo demonstrates its commitment to the health and well-being of its employees.

Jul 29, 2020

New Component Category Is the Smart and Simple Pathway to A2L Compliance

UL’s new component category helps to avoid HazLoc requirements for A2L refrigerants.

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Jul 28, 2020

UL in Cabiate, Italy, Expands ISTA Packaging Tests Available for European Retailers and Manufacturers

UL’s laboratory in Cabiate, Italy, has added several International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) testing protocols to its services.

Jul 27, 2020

UL Certified as a “Great Place to Work” in Canada

UL in Canada has been certified as a Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work® Institute Canada, a global authority on building, sustaining and recognizing high-trust, high-performing workplace cultures