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Jan 28, 2021

Italy Introduces Regulations on Environmental Marking of Packaging

On Sept. 11, 2020, Italy introduced specific regulations on the environmental marking of packaging.

Jan 28, 2021

Kaifa Turns to UL for EPD Certification for Smart Meters

The EPD offers purchasers comprehensive insight into Kaifa smart meters’ environmental performance across their entire lifecycle. This information is increasingly a requirement among government and commercial procurement teams worldwide.

Jan 28, 2021

Software Tools for SASB Reporting

Learn more about the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and tools to get you started with reporting.

Jan 20, 2021

New import requirements for wireless products for Mexico

Learn how the new conformity assessment procedure by Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) will impact imports into Mexico starting Feb. 24, 2021.

Jan 19, 2021

REACH Regulation: Annex XVII Amendments Adopted by the EU Commission

EC published several amendments to REACH on the manufacture, placing on the market and the use of dangerous substances, mixtures and articles.

Jan 18, 2021

UL Builds on Its Fire Safety Mission in Vietnam

UL and Indochine Engineering Vietnam JSC collaborated to establish and expand its fire safety mission throughout Vietnam.

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Jan 18, 2021

UL Expands Certification Capabilities in Australia and New Zealand

Manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) or those selling into this market now have a more convenient certification option via the UL-AU Mark.

Jan 18, 2021

UL GREENGUARD Gold Helps Precision Textiles with Low VOCs of Their Mattress Sock

UL GREENGUARD Gold Certification Helps Precision Textiles show commitment to low chemical emission of their IQFit Natural mattress sock.

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Jan 14, 2021

Regulatory Changes for Exports to Mexico

Updates to Mexico harmonized system (HS) codes went into effect Dec. 28, 2020.

Jan 14, 2021

UL Recognizes Trina Solar for Achievement of Environmental Product Declaration

Trina Solar is the first solar technology manufacturer to receive EPDItaly certification through the Mutual Recognition Program between UL and ICMQ, founder of EPDItaly.

Jan 13, 2021

UL Reinforces its Global Support to Manufacturers of Gas Cooking Appliances

Learn about UL’s recent achievements for gas cooking appliances to help reach global market access.

Jan 12, 2021

Brexit: Confirmation of Toy Standards

On Dec. 9, 2020, U.K. published a formal guidance document for Brexit, which confirms the designated standards for toy safety.

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Jan 12, 2021

UL Extends Certification Date for Multi-criteria Smoke Alarms

Certification date extended for multi-criteria smoke alarms to June 30, 2022 and smoke detectors to June 30, 2021 to ensure sufficient product availability.

Jan 11, 2021

EU Commission Adopts Amendments under Toy Safety Directive

The EU Commission adopts amendments under the Toy Safety Directive, prohibiting new allergenic fragrances.

Jan 11, 2021

RIBA-Assessed Webinars on Third-Party Testing of Construction Products

Learn about the third-party testing and certification of construction products by watching UL’s RIBA-Assessed on-demand webinars.

Jan 6, 2021

UL Presents Commemorative Award to ADC for 50-Years of Customer Loyalty

Customer loyalty is everything, as Dov Glucksman, founder of Appliance Development Corporation, discovered. UL's Small Appliances team recently recognized Glucksman's longstanding UL relationship.

Jan 5, 2021

The Rise of the Taskforce for Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)

The Rise of the Taskforce for Climate related Financial Disclosures. Progress, Challenges, Opportunities and Solutions for Firms.

Jan 4, 2021

UL and Raspberry Pi Partner to Develop Integrator Programme

The program is now up and running and ready to refer new customers. UL and Raspberry Pi hope that it will be an incredibly useful tool for creators of Raspberry Pi-powered commercial products. For more information, visit https://www.ul.com/contact-us.

Jan 3, 2021

UL Warns of Counterfeit UL Marks on Portable Energy-Stored Power Packs (Release 20PN-11)

The following is a notification from UL that the Portable Energy-Stored Power Packs identified below bear counterfeit UL Certification Marks for the United States.

Jan 3, 2021

UL Warns of Counterfeit UL Marks on Portable Energy-Stored Power Packs (Release 20PN-12)

The following is a notification from UL that the Portable Energy-Stored Power Packs identified below bear counterfeit UL Certification Marks for the United States.

Italy Introduces Regulations on Environmental Marking of Packaging

Kaifa Turns to UL for EPD Certification for Smart Meters

Software Tools for SASB Reporting

New import requirements for wireless products for Mexico

REACH Regulation: Annex XVII Amendments Adopted by the EU Commission

UL Builds on Its Fire Safety Mission in Vietnam

UL Expands Certification Capabilities in Australia and New Zealand

UL GREENGUARD Gold Helps Precision Textiles with Low VOCs of Their Mattress Sock

Regulatory Changes for Exports to Mexico

UL Recognizes Trina Solar for Achievement of Environmental Product Declaration

UL Reinforces its Global Support to Manufacturers of Gas Cooking Appliances

Brexit: Confirmation of Toy Standards

UL Extends Certification Date for Multi-criteria Smoke Alarms

EU Commission Adopts Amendments under Toy Safety Directive

RIBA-Assessed Webinars on Third-Party Testing of Construction Products

UL Presents Commemorative Award to ADC for 50-Years of Customer Loyalty

The Rise of the Taskforce for Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)

UL and Raspberry Pi Partner to Develop Integrator Programme

UL Warns of Counterfeit UL Marks on Portable Energy-Stored Power Packs (Release 20PN-11)

UL Warns of Counterfeit UL Marks on Portable Energy-Stored Power Packs (Release 20PN-12)

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