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  • Press Release
Aug 20, 2013

UL Announces Global Launch of Water Systems Validation Service

South Bend, Ind., August 15, 2013- UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a world leader in advancing safety, announced today the launch of its global water systems validation services, including…
  • Press Release
Aug 19, 2013

UL Selected as the Sole Foreign Testing Center for New & Renewable Energy Systems by the Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

UL to Offer International and Local Certification Service for Large Scale Wind Turbine Generating Systems August 19, 2013, Seoul– UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a global safety…
  • Press Release
Aug 13, 2013

UL Awards Samsung Electronics with the World's First IEC 62368-1 Certificate for an A3 Multifunction Printer

UL Sets New Milestone in Printing Industry with the First Application of IEC's New Safety Standard August 12, 2013, Seoul – UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a global safety…
  • Feature Story
Aug 7, 2013

CPSC Publishes Final Rule for Lead Limit Exclusions under CPSIA

Details The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published a final rule for exclusions from the lead limits under Section 101(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA)…
  • Press Release
Aug 7, 2013

UL Expands Minnesota Office Capabilities in new Mounds View Location

MOUNDS VIEW, MINN, August 7, 2013 – UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a world leader in advancing safety, announced today the relocation of its Minnesota operations to accommodate…
  • Press Release
Aug 6, 2013

UL Inaugurates New Product Testing Facility in Gurgaon

A state-of-the-art lab facility specialized in testing and certification of textiles, garments, toys and leather products GURGAON, India August 1, 2013 - Underwriters…
  • Press Release
Aug 2, 2013

UL Now Offers Marking and Certification of LED Drivers Intended for use in Hazardous Locations

CRD to the Standard UL 8750NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 26, 2013 - UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a global safety science leader, announced today a new service offering for Marking and…
  • Public Notice
Jul 31, 2013

UL warns of counterfeit UL Mark on air purifier (Release 13PN-38)

Northbrook, IL - July 31, 2013 - The following is a notification to consumers and retailers that the air purifier identified below bears a counterfeit UL Mark for the United States and…
  • Feature Story
Jul 26, 2013

EC Proposes BPA Migration Limit for Toys

Details The European Commission (EC) has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft Commission Directive to amend the Appendix C of Annex II to Safety of Toys Directive, 2009/48…
  • Feature Story
Jul 26, 2013

EC Proposes Restrictions on TCEP, TCPP and TDCP in Toys

Details The European Commission (EC) has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft Commission Directive to amend the Appendix C of Annex II to Safety of Toys Directive, 2009/48…
  • Feature Story
Jul 19, 2013

Reminder: EU Chemical Requirements for Toys Enter into Force July 20, 2013

Details On July 20th 2013, the new chemical requirements under the Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC will enter into force. The new requirements of the Directive include, migration limits for…
  • Feature Story
Jul 16, 2013

China Sets Five Checkpoints for Imported Dairy Products

To ensure the quality of both domestic and imported dairy products, the Administrative Measure on Inspection, Quarantine and Supervision of Import and Export Dairy Products, also known as…
  • Feature Story
Jul 16, 2013

China’s Provincial Food and Drug Administration Responsible for Approval of Imported Cosmetics

China's State Commission Office for Public Sector Reform (SCPSR) has officially announced the new organization structure of the State Food Drug Administration, now called China Food &…
  • Feature Story
Jul 16, 2013

CPSC Grants JPMA Petition Regarding Crib Bumpers

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has voted to grant a petition from the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) and has directed staff to initiate rulemaking to…
  • Feature Story
Jul 16, 2013

CPSC Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Revise 16 CFR 1110

On May 1, 2013 the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted to publish a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) to revise 16 C.F.R. part 1110-the rule describing the agency's…
  • Feature Story
Jul 16, 2013

Denmark Postpones Phthalate Ban for Two Years

The Danish Environment Ministry has postponed a national restriction on four phthalates because of difficulty in replacing the substances in general applications, particularly in electronic…
  • Feature Story
Jul 16, 2013

EU Application of the Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 on Cosmetic Products

From July 11, 2013 the new Regulation (EC) No.1223/2009 applies, definitively repealing the previous European Community legislation, Directive 76/768/EEC and all national implementations…
  • Feature Story
Jul 16, 2013

EU Proposes New rules for Baby, Special Diet and Low-calorie Foods

The European Parliament has endorsed a set of rules on the labeling and content of baby milk and foods for special medical purposes. The aim is to better define and distinguish more clearly…
  • Feature Story
Jul 16, 2013

EU Recommends Restriction on Codeine Use in Pain Relievers for Children

The European Medicines Agency's Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) has recommended a series of measures to address safety concerns with codeine-containing medicines when…
  • Feature Story
Jul 16, 2013

JVC Files Response to FTC

The Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) has filed a response to a second round of inquiry from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on revisions to the Guides for the Jewelry, Precious…

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