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Nov 20, 2013

New York Introduces Safe Meat and Poultry Act

The State of New York has introduced new legislation that aims to reduce the number of foodborne outbreaks. The Safe Meat and Poultry Act was introduced to help update the meat and poultry…
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Nov 20, 2013

Notice of New China Cosmetics Production Licensing

A notice by the China Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that would outline new licensing procedures and measures will go into effect to help regulate cosmetics production. The notice is an…
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Nov 20, 2013

PVC Food Packaging Testing Methods Revised

The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) has revised methods for measuring the level of hazardous chemicals in PVC food utensils and packaging, which will come into force in the near…
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Nov 20, 2013

Report Finds European Companies’ Disclosures on Conflict Minerals is Lacking

According to a report issued by the Center for Research on Multinational Corporations (SOMO), European companies that source minerals, such as tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold, from central…
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Nov 20, 2013

U.S. and Japan Sign Organic Standards Deal

A new equivalency agreement signed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Japan Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau will allow organic products certified in Japan or in…
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Nov 20, 2013

UL gains IECEE accreditation for critical safety and performance standards in the IEC Battery (BATT) Category

Northbrook, Ill. - Nov 20, 2013 - UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a world leader in advancing safety science, has recently received an accreditation from the IECEE for eight critical safety…
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Nov 20, 2013

UL-Conal Performs Chemical Analysis for Fruits and Vegetables

UL-Conal can now assess the presence and concentration of heavy metals including lead, cadmium, and mercury, as well as arsenic to help and verify your products comply with the indications…
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Nov 20, 2013

Washington State CSPA Rule Amendments Adopted

The Washington State Department of Ecology has adopted amendments to the Children's Safe Products Act Reporting Rule in response to a petition to add tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl)phosphate …
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Nov 19, 2013

UL Environment Adds Innovative Tools for Specifiers and Purchasers

MARIETTA, Ga., November 19, 2013 —UL Environment, a business unit of UL (Underwriters Laboratories), today launched its LEED toolkit, geared to support the Architecture and Design…
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Nov 18, 2013

U.S. Green Building Council and UL Environment Announce Exclusive Strategic Partnership on Building Materials & Products Transparency

November 18, 2013 (Washington, D.C.) —Today, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), developers of the global LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building…
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Nov 18, 2013

UL Announces New ECOLOGO Standard (UL 175) for Sanitary Paper Products

MARIETTA, Ga., November 18, 2013—UL Environment, a business unit of UL (Underwriters Laboratories), today launched its revised UL 175 Standard for Sanitary Paper Products. This new…
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Nov 14, 2013

UL Acquires The Wercs Ltd, Expanding Supply Chain Intelligence Capabilities for Chemical Compliance and Sustainability

NORTHBROOK, Ill. – Nov. 15, 2013 – UL, a world leader in advancing safety and sustainability, announced today the acquisition of The Wercs. This acquisition expands UL’s…
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Nov 7, 2013

Chinese Standard GB 20400-2006 for Leather & Fur: Are your goods in compliance?

Details Chinese textile standard GB 20400-2006 restricts the amount of Azo dyes and formaldehyde that may be present in ‘daily use' leather and fur products placed on the Chinese market. It…
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Nov 7, 2013

U.S. FDA Moves to Ban Trans Fats

Details On Thursday, November 7, 2013 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a tentative determination and began a 60-day public comment period on removing trans fat from the…
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Nov 5, 2013

UL Works with Power Assure to Offer Data Center Energy Efficiency Certification

  Northbrook, Ill. - Nov 5, 2013 - UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a world leader in advancing safety science, announces the launch of its new data center energy efficiency…
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Nov 4, 2013

UL’s New Winnersh Laboratory Receives EN 71-3 Accreditation

Details UL's new UK Chemical Centre of Excellence based in Winnersh, Berkshire, is now accredited to provide testing solutions to help assess product compliance with 17 of the elements…
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Oct 29, 2013

UL Innovadex Completes Senior Management Team, Prepares for Continued Expansion in Kansas City Area

Wanda Comer and Doug Freeman join division anchoring UL's strategy to develop the world's leading material specification and supply chain screening platforms NORTHBROOK, IL. / Overland Park…
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Oct 23, 2013

Third Party Laser Pointer Safety Testing is Essential for Consumer Safety

UL assists laser pointer retailers and manufacturers in testing compliance to U.S. FDA CDRH requirements Northbrook, Ill. - Oct 23, 2013 - UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a world leader in…
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Oct 16, 2013

Canada Phthalate Survey Deadline Approaching

The Government of Canada is assessing the potential health and ecological risks associated with nine groupings of substances, including phthalates, as part of the Chemical Management Plan …
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Oct 16, 2013

FDA Announces Safety Labeling Changes for Long-Acting Opioids

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced new labeling guidelines and study requirements for all extended-release and long-acting (ER/LA) opioid pain relievers. Labeling…

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