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  • Feature Story
May 19, 2015

FDA Issues Updated Information about Disposable Wipes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released updated sets of information regarding the use and safety of disposable wipes. As defined by FDA, disposable wipes are made for baby…
  • Feature Story
May 19, 2015

Government Clears Azo Dyes and Metals (Canada)

The Canadian Department of Environment and the Department of Health has announced their final decision after screening assessments of 61 azo direct dyes and eight azo reactive dyes, and 6…
  • Feature Story
May 19, 2015

Illinois House Passes Bill Banning Crib Bumpers

The State of Illinois House passed HB 3761, amending the Children's Product Safety Act. Introduced by Representative Emily McAsey (D-Lockport), the Bill prohibits commercial dealers,…
  • Feature Story
May 19, 2015

ISO Releases ISO 17299-1:2014 Textiles — Determination of Deodorant Property

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 17299-1:2014 Textiles — Determination of Deodorant Property that aims to specify the general principle of the…
  • Feature Story
May 19, 2015

Korea Announces Revision of the Cosmetic Labeling and Advertising Standards

The Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) announced revisions to the Cosmetic Labeling and Advertising Standards focused on medical functional claims and organic cosmetics. The…
  • Feature Story
May 19, 2015

Korean MFDS Proposes Amendments on the Enforcement Rule and Decree for Cosmetics

The Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) is proposing several amendments specific to the enforcement rule and decree for the Cosmetic Act. Proposed Amendments to the "Enforcement…
  • Feature Story
May 19, 2015

New York State Assembly Passes Toxic Children’s Product Bill

New York State Assembly Bill No. A05612 amends the environmental conservation law in relation to regulation of toxic chemicals in children's products. The Bill will require children’s…
  • Feature Story
May 19, 2015

SCCS Announces Safety of Two Cosmetic Ingredients (EU)

The European Commission's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has announced that 4-hydroxy-phenyl-β-D-glucopyranoside (β-arbutin) and nano methylene bis-benzotriazolyl…
  • Feature Story
May 19, 2015

SCCS Concludes Dichloromethane to be Unsafe in Hairsprays

The European Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has released its opinion on dichloromethane. It has once again affirmed that the aforesaid solvent is unsafe for use in hair…
  • Feature Story
May 19, 2015

Senators Introduce Bill Requiring FDA Regulation on Cosmetics

Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-California) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) introduced a bill entitled “Personal Care Product Safety Act”. It would strengthen the authority of the US Food and Drug…
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  • Public Notice
May 19, 2015

UL Warns of Counterfeit UL Marks on Zimpex Protective Garments Used for Protection of Industrial Personnel Against Flash Fire (Release 15PN-15)

NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 19, 2015 -- The following is a notification from UL that the protective garments including coveralls and vests identified…
  • Feature Story
May 13, 2015

EC Announces Adoption of Amended Lead Restriction

Details The European Commission (EC) has published Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/628, amending Annex XVII entry 63 to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the…
  • Feature Story
May 13, 2015

UPDATE: OEHHA Adds BPA to Proposition 65 Chemical List

Details The Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant Identification Committee (DARTIC) held a public meeting on May 7, 2015 by to discuss the potential listing of BPA in the California Safe…
  • Press Release
May 12, 2015

UL, University of Louisville to Open Center for Additive Manufacturing Training

NORTHBROOK, Ill. and LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 12, 2015 — UL LLC, a global safety science organization, and the University of Louisville are launching a 3D printing training facility called the…
  • Public Notice
May 5, 2015

UL Warns of Counterfeit UL Mark on Fire Doors (Release 15PN-06, 15PN-07, 15PN-08, and 15PN-09)

NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 5, 2015 -- The following is a notification from UL that the fire doors identified below bear counterfeit UL Marks. The fire…
  • Public Notice
May 5, 2015

UL Warns of Unauthorized UL Mark on Solenoid-type Oscillating Water Pump (Release No. 15PN-05)

NORTHBROOK, Ill. – May 5, 2015: The following is a notification from UL that the solenoid-type oscillating water pump identified below bears an…
  • Feature Story
May 4, 2015

EN 62368-1:2014 now included in the European Union Official Journal for the Low Voltage Directive (LVD)

On April 17, 2015 the updated list of standards associated with the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC) was published in the EU Official Journal (OJ).   Included in the latest OJ was…
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May 4, 2015

UL Webinar Recording: The UL & NPA Partnership: How Does it Benefit your Business?

You may have heard about NPA partnering with UL, but what does that mean for your business and the industry? This webinar originally aired on April 30, 2015 and offers insight into the…
  • Press Release
May 1, 2015

UL to Open California Facility for Testing of Lighting Products

BREA, Calif., May 1, 2015 — UL, a global safety science organization, announced plans for the July 2015 opening of a new 19,000-square-foot laboratory located in Brea, Calif. The state-of…
  • Feature Story
Apr 23, 2015

Executive Interview: Simin Zhou speaks with Manufacturing Engineering

Simin Zhou, Vice President of UL’s Digital Manufacturing Technologies team recently spoke with Bill Koenig, Senior Editor at Manufacturing Engineering. Simin and Bill discussed if a company…

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