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Nov 5, 2015

Perfluorinated Compounds in Textiles and Apparel

Details The use of perfluorinated compounds (PFC) in clothing has been debated at the international level due to the adverse effects these substances pose to human health and the…

Nov 5, 2015

UL AMCC Prepares for December Opening

Metal machine installation. Personal protection equipment. More than 5,700 gallons of liquid nitrogen. Network and power taps. These are just a few of the numerous items Ed Tackett,…

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Nov 3, 2015

Meet Aggressive Hackers With Aggressive Security

We are living in an age where commerce moves at incredible speed, utilizing evolving innovative technologies. However, these innovations are being met with sophisticated hacking techniques,…

Nov 3, 2015

UL Reinforces Thought Leadership in the Medical Device Innovation at AdvaMed and CIMDR

SAN DIEGO, November 03, 2015 – UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a global safety science organization, continued to exemplify its commitment to safety and learning in the medical device…

Nov 3, 2015

UL Reinforces Thought Leadership in the Medical Device Innovation at AdvaMed and CIMDR

PRESS RELEASE SAN DIEGO, November 3, 2015 – UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a global safety science organization, continued to exemplify its commitment to safety and learning in …

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Perfluorinated Compounds in Textiles and Apparel

UL AMCC Prepares for December Opening

Meet Aggressive Hackers With Aggressive Security

UL Reinforces Thought Leadership in the Medical Device Innovation at AdvaMed and CIMDR

UL Reinforces Thought Leadership in the Medical Device Innovation at AdvaMed and CIMDR

European Commission Opens Public Consultations on Restricting 291 Substances

Jacksonville Jaguars Fan Engagement Continuous Improvement

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

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

DHS Grants Help Save the Lives of Firefighters

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

Overclockers, Comparison Shoppers and Reviewers: The Quest for Speed

UL Receives Grant Supporting the Fire Investigation Community

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

‘Here Comes the Sun’ — Egypt Embraces Photovoltaic Systems

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

ACCC Issues Information on Teething Necklace Safety

ASTM Developing New Standard for Liquid Detergent Laundry Packets

ASTM Releases Standard for Recreational Powered Scooters and Pocket Bikes

BSI Publishes Standards for Textile Machinery and Leather

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