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  • Feature Story
May 21, 2014

China to Standardize Instructions for Use of Textiles and Apparel

Mandatory Chinese national standard GB 5296.4-2012 “Instructions for use of products of consumer interest- Part 4: Textiles and apparel” is in effect and all textiles and apparel sold in…
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May 21, 2014

European Commission Approves of Two Biocidal Active Substances

The European Commission (EC) has approved of 4,5-Dichloro-2-octyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one and cyproconazole as an existing active substance for use in biocidal products. The competent…
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May 21, 2014

FDA Finalizes Rule Prohibiting Certain Nutrient Content Claims

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is publishing a final rule prohibiting certain nutrient content claims for foods that contain the omega-3 fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid (DHA),…
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May 21, 2014

FTC Approves Amendments to Fur Products Labeling Act Regulations

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) amended its Regulations under the Fur Products Labeling Act (Fur Rules). The amended regulations will update the Fur Products Name Guide, provide…
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May 21, 2014

Hong Kong Releases Food Microbiological Guidelines

The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China and Hong Kong has released microbiological guidelines concerning food…
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May 21, 2014

New Indonesian National Standard for Toys Takes Effect

Toy companies exporting products to Indonesia will be required to comply with the new Indonesian National Standard for Toys (SNI Regulation 24/M-IND/PER/4/2013) calling for additional…
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May 21, 2014

Philippines FDA Releases Format for Cosmetics Label Information

The Philippines Food and Drug Administration released an information bulletin on how to read labels of cosmetics products. According to the bulletin, cosmetic labeling should contain the…
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May 21, 2014

SIS Approves STD-101591 Standard for Safety of Toys

The Swedish Standards Institute (SIS) has approved the article number STD-101591 concerning the olfactory board games, cosmetic kits and gustative games as part of the safety of toys. The…
  • Feature Story
May 21, 2014

Study: Baby Gate-Related Injuries Nearly Quadrupled Since 1990

A study from researchers at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Center for Injury Research and Policy has found baby gates can lead to injury if used incorrectly. From 1990 through 2010,…
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May 21, 2014

UL ICQ Hong Kong Receives HOKLAS Accreditation for Toy Related Standards

UL ICQ HK has recently received accreditation from HOKLAS for toy related standards for updated EN71-3 chemical requirements and electric toys testing of the EU Toy Safety Directive (2009…
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May 21, 2014

Vermont Enacts Genetically Engineered Food Labeling Law

The Governor of the state of Vermont has signed a bill into law that will require the labeling of genetically engineered foods, the first such law in the nation. Under the new law, by July…
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May 21, 2014

Vermont House Supports Toxic Chemical Regulation for Children’s Products

The Vermont House and Senate have supported passed Senate Bill S.239, which would provide regulation of toxic chemicals found in children’s products. The bill gives the Vermont Department…
  • Press Release
May 20, 2014

UL and Jarden Consumer Solutions Partner on Smart Enabled household appliance trends presentation at 115th Canton Fair

Global partners come together to discuss Smart Household Appliance technological advancements Guangzhou, China, May 13, 2014 - UL and Jarden Consumer Solutions (JCS) combined to…
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May 20, 2014

UL Environment Awards First Closed Loop Validation to Dell

Dell's Innovative Closed Loop Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Content Claim backed by UL's Environmental Claim Validation (UL ECVP 2809)Marietta, GA May 20, 2014 - UL Environment, a division…
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May 19, 2014

UL Addresses Challenges of Changing Workforce Dynamics

UL's New Science provides research and resources to help companies protect the health and safety of today's workforceNORTHBROOK, Ill., May 19, 2014 -- UL, a global safety science leader,…
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May 15, 2014

The Importance of Medical Surveillance in the Workplace

The term surveillance generally refers to “keeping a watchful eye over someone or something.” In the workplace, surveillance programs have been used to screen individuals for potential over-exposures or disease development.
  • Public Notice
May 15, 2014

UL Warns of Counterfeit Fire Sprinklers (Release 14PN-9)

Northbrook, IL: - May 15, 2014 - The following is a notification from UL that the Fire Sprinklers identified below bear counterfeit UL Certification Marks for the United States and Canada…
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May 15, 2014

UL Warns of Potentially Hazardous Communications Cable (Release 14PN-08)

NORTHBROOK, IL- May 15, 2014 - The following is a notification from UL that the communications cable identified below may pose a fire hazard. The communications cable does not comply with…
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May 9, 2014

UL hosts three-day CTIA Battery Working Group meeting on April 15-17, 2014

Attended by over 40 cellphone, tablet & battery manufacturers as well as global CTIA Authorized Test Lab (CATL) representativesNORTHBROOK, Ill., May 9th, 2014 -- UL, a world leader in…
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Apr 29, 2014

Canada Bans TCEP in Children’s Polyurethane Foam Products

Details Schedule 2 to the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA) is amended by adding products that are made, in whole or in part, of polyurethane foam (PUF) that contains tris (2…

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