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Nov 20, 2020

UL Receives HDMI Forum Approval to Test New Ultra High Speed HDMI® Cables

UL now offers electromagnetic interference (EMI) compliance testing for the new Ultra High Speed (UHS) High Definition Multimedia Interface.

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Nov 19, 2020

UL Opens New Electric Vehicle Battery Testing and Inspection Laboratory to Advance Battery, Charging Systems Safety

This large-scale electric vehicle battery laboratory, located in Changzhou, China, will provide comprehensive EV battery testing and advisory services for EV automotive and battery manufacturers as well as top suppliers.

Nov 18, 2020

How are ASEAN & Pacific Nations Approaching Implementation of the UN's GHS?

GHS has been implemented in most of the countries within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Pacific region.

Nov 18, 2020

Opportunities and Obstacles While Exporting Luminaires

Read UL’s lighting standards article featured in LED Professional magazine.

Nov 18, 2020

Two Delegated Acts on Annex VIII to EU CLP Published

Two delegated Acts on Annex VIII to EU CLP were published on the harmonisation of information that will be made available to EU poison centres.

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Nov 18, 2020

UL Helps Lead the Cannabis Industry to a Safer Tomorrow

Learn more about how UL is helping to build a safe, secure and sustainable cannabis infrastructure.

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Nov 17, 2020

Immediate Regulatory Change for All Products Exporting to Mexico

Mexican authorities on Nov. 17, 2020, published new requirements that add a two-digit tax code onto the base product HS code.

Nov 17, 2020

UL 1738 and ULC-S636 Venting Systems and the Fuel Gas Codes

Understanding UL 1738 and ULC-S636 venting systems and the fuel gas codes for gas-burning appliances.

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Nov 17, 2020

UL Expands Frankfurt Laboratory to Advance Electric Vehicle Charging Safety

Representing one of the most important EV charging testing footprints in Europe, the facility addresses the growing demand for DC fast charging electric vehicles.

Nov 16, 2020

UL Warns of Counterfeit UL Marks on USB Chargers (Release 20PN-23)

The following is a notification from UL that the USB Chargers identified below bear counterfeit UL Certification Marks for the United States and Canada. These USB Chargers have not been evaluated by UL to the appropriate Safety Standards for the risk of fi

Nov 16, 2020

UL Warns of Counterfeit UL Marks on USB Chargers (Release 20PN-27)

The following is a notification from UL that the USB Charger identified below bears a counterfeit UL Certification Mark for the United States and Canada. The USB Charger has not been evaluated by UL to the appropriate Safety Standards for the risk of fire,

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Nov 16, 2020

What Consumers Need to Know About Sanitizing and Germicidal Devices

Due to the demand for sanitizing and germicidal capabilities in the face of COVID-19, many new products have reached the market. It’s important to evaluate their safety.

Nov 12, 2020

UL Celebrates 100 Years in Canada

Initially established in Toronto, UL is celebrating its 100th anniversary in Canada and has evolved from focusing on fire safety testing to include construction and engineering, energy and utilities, life safety and security as well as legal cannabis.

Nov 10, 2020

Banking on Corporate Engagement

Banks should use their significant influence and data to play a major role in the transition to a low carbon economy

Communication Enhancement Systems for Emergency Responders

Nov 10, 2020

Improve Building Safety With Certification of Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems

Model codes require critical emergency responder systems to be certified for safety and performance.

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Nov 9, 2020

UL Delivers Remote Witnessed Testing to Support Customer’s Needs

UL has completed its first remote witnessed testing program in the MENA region, certifying vertical turbine fire pumps in Saudi Arabia.

Nov 6, 2020

ABNT NBR 14725 Standard Open for Public Consultation until November 19, 2020

The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards NBR 14725 standard is open for public consultation until November 19, 2020. Learn more:

Nov 5, 2020

Brexit: The Northern Ireland Protocol

The UK and EU established the Northern Ireland Protocol to prevent a hard border between Ireland and Northern Ireland. Learn more:

Nov 5, 2020

Taiwan Announces the First Concerned Chemical Substance

Taiwan's EPA recently announced the first concerning chemical substance. Currently, nitrous oxide is the only substance with this designation.

Outside picture of UL's laboratory in Brea, California.

Nov 5, 2020

UL Laboratory Consolidates for Deeper Collaboration and Customer Service

UL’s Brea, California laboratories combine campuses November 2020

UL Receives HDMI Forum Approval to Test New Ultra High Speed HDMI® Cables

UL Opens New Electric Vehicle Battery Testing and Inspection Laboratory to Advance Battery, Charging Systems Safety

How are ASEAN & Pacific Nations Approaching Implementation of the UN's GHS?

Opportunities and Obstacles While Exporting Luminaires

Two Delegated Acts on Annex VIII to EU CLP Published

UL Helps Lead the Cannabis Industry to a Safer Tomorrow

Immediate Regulatory Change for All Products Exporting to Mexico

UL 1738 and ULC-S636 Venting Systems and the Fuel Gas Codes

UL Expands Frankfurt Laboratory to Advance Electric Vehicle Charging Safety

UL Warns of Counterfeit UL Marks on USB Chargers (Release 20PN-23)

UL Warns of Counterfeit UL Marks on USB Chargers (Release 20PN-27)

What Consumers Need to Know About Sanitizing and Germicidal Devices

UL Celebrates 100 Years in Canada

Banking on Corporate Engagement

Improve Building Safety With Certification of Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems

UL Delivers Remote Witnessed Testing to Support Customer’s Needs

ABNT NBR 14725 Standard Open for Public Consultation until November 19, 2020

Brexit: The Northern Ireland Protocol

Taiwan Announces the First Concerned Chemical Substance

UL Laboratory Consolidates for Deeper Collaboration and Customer Service

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