Skip to main content
Services
Insights

Navigate your business in an increasingly complex world with industry leading research and actionable insights from UL.

View all
Aerial photo of downtown Chicago
Next
Previous
News

Explore our press releases and news updates. Delve into detailed press kits for information on our work. If it’s UL and newsworthy, it’s here.

View all
man using and tablet while presenting in front of a room
Next
Previous
Events

Connect with us in person or online, around the globe. We’re everywhere your business needs us to be.

View all
Photo of a crowd attending a presentation in a large view.
Next
Previous
About UL

We help people achieve what’s possible by empowering trust. Businesses, industries, governments, regulatory authorities and the public put their trust in us so they can make smarter decisions.

Overview
Thumbnail
Next
Previous
Resources

Explore our business intelligence-building digital tools and databases, search for help, review our business information, or share your concerns and questions.

Overview
myUL™ Client Portal

A secure, online source for increased visibility into your UL project files, product information, documents, samples and services.

Go to myUL
Certification Database — UL Product iQ™

Access UL certification data on products, components and systems, identify alternatives and view UL guide information with Product iQ.

Visit
Industries
man using and tablet while presenting in front of a room

News

Read the latest news about our efforts to help make the world safer, more secure and more sustainable.

Contact our media team
  • Feature Story
Sep 11, 2015

ASTM Proposes New Textiles Standard to Test Thermal Effusivity of Materials

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has proposed a new international textiles standard to test thermal effusivity of materials. The proposed new international standard,…
  • Feature Story
Sep 11, 2015

ASTM Publishes Revised Standard Safety Specification for Clothing Storage Units

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International has published a revised safety standard, Standard Safety Specification for Clothing Storage Units (ASTM F2057-14),…
  • Feature Story
Sep 11, 2015

ASTM Publishes Safety Standard for Non-Powered Scooters

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has published ASTM F2264 - 14 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Powered Scooters, which covers performance and labeling…
  • Feature Story
Sep 11, 2015

ASTM Publishes Standard for Toothpaste Manufacturers (United States)

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has published standard E2978 Guide for Screening and Training of Assessors and a General Approach for the Sensory Evaluation of…
  • Feature Story
Sep 11, 2015

BULLETIN: NYC Fire

May, 26, 2015 TO: Subscribers to UL's Listing Services for Power-Limited Fire-Alarm Cable (HNIR) SUBJECT: Power Limited Fire Alarm Cable for Use in New York City This Bulletin provides…
  • Feature Story
Sep 11, 2015

BULLETIN: Patch Cord - Communications Cables (DUZX), Assemblies (DUNH), and Circuit Accessories (DUXR)

September 9, 2014 Subjects 444, 1677 and 1863 TO: Subscribers to UL's Certification Services for: Communications Cables (DUZX), Communications Cable Assemblies (DUNH), and  Communication…
  • Feature Story
Sep 11, 2015

Halogen Free (HF) and Low Smoke Halogen Free (LSHF) Service Offerings

February 20, 2015 TO: Subscribers to UL’s Certification Services for Wire and Cable SUBJECT: Halogen Free (HF) and Low Smoke Halogen Free (LSHF) Service Offerings for Wire and Cable  …
  • Feature Story
Sep 10, 2015

UL awards the world’s first EN 62368-1 D Mark to Lite-On Technology

UL awarded the world’s first EN 62368-1 D Mark to Lite-On Technology’s photo coupler in May. The product also acquired Nordic Certification which is recognised by four northern European…
UL Robotics Testing
  • Feature Story
Sep 8, 2015

The Makings of a Robot

Robots have found their place. Robots increasingly are being used to perform many of the tasks formerly relegated to other machines or people. The development of the robotics industry in…
  • Feature Story
Sep 3, 2015

Avoiding Disaster

Reassessing the Fire Risk of Changing Commodity and Packaging Protecting investments is critical for business owners, risk managers, and insurers alike. We all know how quickly fire can…
UL Lighting Smart Cities
  • Feature Story
Sep 1, 2015

Street Smart Security for Connected Lighting Infrastructure

The world is increasingly interconnected. Today, more than 3 billion people have an Internet connection, and almost 20 billion devices are connected to the Internet. Soon entire cities will…
  • Press Release
Aug 31, 2015

UL Signs Training Partnership with the Central Drugs Standards Control Organization

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Aug. 31, 2015 — UL partners with the Central Drugs Standards and Control Organization (CDSCO) to bring UL’s e-learning to the CDSCO, educating inspectors in accordance…
  • Public Notice
Aug 31, 2015

UL Warns of Potentially Hazardous Ultrasonic Pest Repellers (Release 15PN-19)

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Aug. 31, 2015 — The following is a notification from UL that the Ultrasonic Pest Repellers identified below may pose a shock…
UL creates IHSI to merge workplace health and safety, UL creates IHSI to merge workplace health and safety
  • Feature Story
Aug 20, 2015

UL and ACEOM Establish Integrated Health and Safety Institute

Changing executives’ perceptions to better align health and safety initiatives with business objectives can be challenging. Many organizations currently put worker safety in one department…
  • Feature Story
Aug 18, 2015

ASTM Releases Proficiency Testing Program Designed for Plastic Film Testing (United States)

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has developed a Proficiency Testing Program for Plastic Film Testing, supported by the ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics. The program…
  • Feature Story
Aug 18, 2015

Best Practice Guide - Food Contact Non Intentionally Added Substances (European Union)

The International Life Sciences Institute (Ilsi) has commissioned, and published, best practice guidance on the risk assessment of non-intentionally added substances (NIAS). These…
  • Feature Story
Aug 18, 2015

BSI Seeks Comments for Standard for Watch Batteries

The British Standard Institute (BSI) is seeking public comments for the released standards specific to watch batteries, “15/30326348 DC BS EN 60086-3. Primary batteries. Part 3. Watch…
  • Feature Story
Aug 18, 2015

China Drafts Rule to Regulate Toothpaste as Cosmetics (China)

The State Council of China released a draft revision to its cosmetic rules that would regulate toothpaste as cosmetics. Currently, oral care products are supervised by the Quality…
  • Feature Story
Aug 18, 2015

EC Adds Cosmetic Dye Ingredients to RSL (European Union)

The European Commission (EC) has released Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1190, amending Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic…
  • Feature Story
Aug 18, 2015

EC Bans the Use of 3-Benzylidene Camphor in Sunscreen Products (European Union)

The European Commission (EC) has released Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1298 amending Annex II and VI to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on…

Get in touch

Have questions, need specifics? Let's get this conversation started.

Help and support

How can we help?