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Nov 2, 2015

European Commission Opens Public Consultations on Restricting 291 Substances

Details The European Commission (EC) has launched a public consultation on its proposal to restrict 291 substances that are carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction (CMR). The aim…
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Nov 2, 2015

Jacksonville Jaguars Fan Engagement Continuous Improvement

Fans attending sporting and entertainment events pay for, and expect, an enjoyable and safe experience which starts from the time they park at the stadium until the time they leave for home…
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Oct 29, 2015

UL Releases New Whitepaper, Offers Training on PLC Updates: Programmable Logic Controllers and IEC 61010-2-201

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 29, 2015 — UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a global safety science organization, released a whitepaper on Programmable Logic Controllers and the impact of IEC 61010-2…
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Oct 28, 2015

UL Assists in Founding the Association for Professional Social Compliance Auditors (APSCA)

The Association for Professional Social Compliance Auditors (APSCA) was created last month in an effort to bring more credibility to auditors addressing working conditions around the world…
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Oct 27, 2015

DHS Grants Help Save the Lives of Firefighters

Over the past 30 years, despite advances in technology, the rate of firefighter deaths inside structures have continually risen. It is believed that a significant contributing factor is the…
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Oct 26, 2015

New York Counties Ban Certain Chemicals in Toys and Children’s Products

Update  On October 26, 2015, Rockland County, New York and the Safe To Play Coalition entered into a stipulation which delays enforcement of the Toxic Free Toys Act through December 31,…
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Oct 26, 2015

Overclockers, Comparison Shoppers and Reviewers: The Quest for Speed

For serious overclockers, pushing the limits of their personal computer’s processing speed is an addictive and competitive sport. These highly technical hobbyists push their PC hardware to…
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Oct 26, 2015

UL Receives Grant Supporting the Fire Investigation Community

Northbrook, Ill., Oct. 26, 2015 — UL, a global safety science organization, announced that its Firefighter Safety Research Institute (FSRI) has received nearly $1 million in grant funding…
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Oct 22, 2015

UL Launches PWB Performance Testing Lab to Boost the Local Industry’s Competitiveness

Taipei, Taiwan Oct. 20, 2015 — UL officially opened a printed wiring board (PWB) performance testing lab in Taipei today. Incorporating the widely tested UL746 and UL796 safety…
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Oct 21, 2015

‘Here Comes the Sun’ — Egypt Embraces Photovoltaic Systems

With power demand rising five to six percent each year and current generating capacity already falling short, the Arab Republic of Egypt experiences blackouts and power rationing,…
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Oct 20, 2015

Setting the Standard: UL Introduces the First Dedicated Safety Standard UL 2056 for Power Bank Industry

HONG KONG, Oct. 13, 2015 — UL, a global leader of product safety testing and certification for over 120 years, announced today the launch of its first dedicated testing and certification…
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Oct 16, 2015

ACCC Issues Information on Teething Necklace Safety

AUSTRALIA - The Australia Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued information and alerts pertaining to the safety of teething necklace for babies. Designed to be worn as…
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Oct 16, 2015

ASTM Developing New Standard for Liquid Detergent Laundry Packets

UNITED STATES - American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) intends to publish a new safety standard “Consumer Safety Specification for Liquid Laundry Packets” (F3159-15), for the…
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Oct 16, 2015

ASTM Releases Standard for Recreational Powered Scooters and Pocket Bikes

UNITED STATES - The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has released the following standards for recreation powered scooters and pocket bikes designed for children: ASTM…
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Oct 16, 2015

BSI Publishes Standards for Textile Machinery and Leather

UNITED KINGDOM - The British Standards Institute (BSI) has published the following new standard for textile machinery and leather. Standard Status Date of Publication BS ISO 18599…
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Oct 16, 2015

BSMI Announces Safety of Gun-Shaped Toys for Children

TAIWAN - The Taiwan Bureau of Standards Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) announced the results of safety testing conducted on gun-shaped toys intended for children. Testing was conducted on…
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Oct 16, 2015

BSMI Enforces Mandatory Inspections for Children’s Raincoats

TAIWAN – The Taiwan Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) has announced the implementation of mandatory inspection of domestically produced or imported children’s raincoats. …
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Oct 16, 2015

California Amends “Made in U.S.A.” Labeling Law

UNITED STATES - The Governor of the State of California has enacted Senate Bill 633 that includes the state’s restrictions on the “Made in U.S.A.” labeling requirements. Current rules…
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Oct 16, 2015

CEN Publishes Latest Standard for the Safety of Toys

EUROPEAN UNION - The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has published the latest standard for the safety of toys, entitled EN 71-5:2015 Safety of toys - Part 5: Chemical toys …
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Oct 16, 2015

CEN Publishes Standards for Finished Leather

EUROPEAN UNION - The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has published the following standards for leather: Standard ICS Date of Availability Date of Implementation …

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