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  • Press Release
May 20, 2014

UL Environment Awards First Closed Loop Validation to Dell

Dell's Innovative Closed Loop Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Content Claim backed by UL's Environmental Claim Validation (UL ECVP 2809)Marietta, GA May 20, 2014 - UL Environment, a division…
  • Press Release
May 19, 2014

UL Addresses Challenges of Changing Workforce Dynamics

UL's New Science provides research and resources to help companies protect the health and safety of today's workforceNORTHBROOK, Ill., May 19, 2014 -- UL, a global safety science leader,…
  • Public Notice
May 15, 2014

UL Warns of Counterfeit Fire Sprinklers (Release 14PN-9)

Northbrook, IL: - May 15, 2014 - The following is a notification from UL that the Fire Sprinklers identified below bear counterfeit UL Certification Marks for the United States and Canada…
  • Public Notice
May 15, 2014

UL Warns of Potentially Hazardous Communications Cable (Release 14PN-08)

NORTHBROOK, IL- May 15, 2014 - The following is a notification from UL that the communications cable identified below may pose a fire hazard. The communications cable does not comply with…
  • Press Release
May 9, 2014

UL hosts three-day CTIA Battery Working Group meeting on April 15-17, 2014

Attended by over 40 cellphone, tablet & battery manufacturers as well as global CTIA Authorized Test Lab (CATL) representativesNORTHBROOK, Ill., May 9th, 2014 -- UL, a world leader in…
  • Feature Story
Apr 29, 2014

Canada Bans TCEP in Children’s Polyurethane Foam Products

Details Schedule 2 to the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA) is amended by adding products that are made, in whole or in part, of polyurethane foam (PUF) that contains tris (2…
  • Press Release
Apr 29, 2014

UL Issues World's First IEC 62368-1 Second Edition CB Certificates for Individual Technology Products

Samsung Electronics, Lenovo, Alpha Networks Get Head Start(Northbrook, IL, April 29, 2014)- UL (Underwriters Laboratories) has recently issued the World's first IEC 62368-1 Second Edition…
  • Press Release
Apr 24, 2014

ComEd Smart Meters – Produced by GE – Certified by UL

CHICAGO (April 24, 2014) – Representatives from UL, GE and ComEd announced today that residential smart meters produced by GE and being installed by ComEd across its service territory…
  • Feature Story
Apr 22, 2014

California Adds Methyl Isobutyl Ketone and Megestrol Acetate to List of Proposition 65 Chemicals

The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) added both methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) and megestrol acetate to the list of chemicals known to the state of California to…
  • Feature Story
Apr 22, 2014

China Releases New Labeling Rules for Imported Baby Formula

China’s General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine has implemented a new labeling rule, where information in Chinese characters for imported baby formula must…
  • Feature Story
Apr 22, 2014

CPSC Issues Final Ruling for Soft Infant and Toddler Carriers

In accordance with the Danny Keysar Child Product Safety Notification Act, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a final ruling, implementing safety standards for…
  • Feature Story
Apr 22, 2014

ECHA Publishes Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) for 2014-2016

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published the Community rolling action plan (CoRAP) update for years 2014-2016, which lists 120 substances for evaluation by the Member State…
  • Feature Story
Apr 22, 2014

FDA Approves New Auto-Injector to Reverse Opioid Overdose

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a prescription treatment that can be used by family members or caregivers to treat a person known or suspected to have had an opioid…
  • Feature Story
Apr 22, 2014

FTC Issues Changes toTextile Labeling Rules

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued final amendments to its Textile Labeling Rules, addressing fiber content and country-of-origin disclosures. The Rules implement the Textile…
  • Feature Story
Apr 22, 2014

President Obama Announces Nominee for New Chairman of CPSC

U.S. President Barack Obama has announced Elliot Kaye as his nominee to become the next Chairman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Kaye is currently serving as the…
  • Feature Story
Apr 22, 2014

Turkey Amends Regulation on Biocides

Turkey has amended its biocidal products Regulation to extend the transitional periods for various product types. The amendments came into force on March 12, 2014. The Regulation requires…
  • Feature Story
Apr 22, 2014

UL Bangladesh Laboratory Approved for GB Physical and Analytical Testing

UL’s Bangladesh laboratory has been approved for physical and analytical testing according to GB standards for textiles and leather. Textiles and leather testing services now include pH,…
  • Press Release
Apr 22, 2014

UL Expands Utility Meter Domain Testing Capabilities by Gaining European MID Accreditation for Module B Meter Evaluation and Certification

NORTHBROOK, Ill, April 22, 2014 - UL, a global safety science leader, announced today that the company has become one of the listed Notify Bodies (NB: 0539) in the European Measurement…
  • Feature Story
Apr 22, 2014

University of Texas Study Finds Crib Mattresses Emit Potentially Harmful Substances

A recent study by environmental engineers at the University of Texas at Austin found that infants are exposed to high levels of chemical emissions from crib mattresses while they sleep. …
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Apr 18, 2014

UL is Official Provider of NSF/ANSI 336 Certification for Sustainability in Contract Furnishings Fabric

UL certifies first products by Glen Raven to new standardNorthbrook, IL April 18, 2014 - UL, a global safety science leader, announced today it is an official certifier to NSF/ANSI 336, a…
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