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  • Feature Story
Aug 27, 2020

Office Furniture Manufacturers Balance Innovation and Safety to Support Building Reoccupancy

In open air offices, transparent dividers offer individuals protection from other occupants. Deployment seems straightforward, but it’s important to evaluate usage risks.
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  • News Story
Aug 27, 2020

Opportunities to Improve Portable Electric Luminaire Compliance

Opportunities and impacts of revisions to UL 153, the Standard for Portable Luminaires.
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  • News Story
Aug 25, 2020

Australia Updates Dangerous Good Code to Edition 7.7

The NTC released an updated version of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG), for transport of Dangerous Goods in Australia by road and rail.
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  • Feature Story
Aug 25, 2020

Mandatory Emissions Reporting Around the Globe

The first step to attacking greenhouse gases is measuring them. Over 40 countries have mandatory emissions reporting to report company emissions.
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Aug 25, 2020

UL Granted First MRA for Exports to Mexico for NOM-001, NOM-029 and NOM-032

UL is granted first MRA for exports to Mexico for NOM-001, NOM-029 and NOM-032. Test at UL’s laboratories to expedite market access to Mexico.
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  • Feature Story
Aug 21, 2020

The Future of Smart Cities and Smart Living Comes to Life

What will smart buildings look like in the future? UL experts weigh in during an impromptu conversation.

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  • News Story
Aug 19, 2020

Modernizing Individual Commercial Office Furnishings Safety Requirements

Office furnishings have undergone many innovations, and UL has helped develop new requirements to keep up with modernized requirements UL 2999.
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  • Press Release
Aug 19, 2020

UL Joins Automotive Safety Council to Help Advance Emerging Mobility and Automotive Safety Issues

UL to participate in multiple Automotive Safety Council subcommittees including those addressing safety, health and environment, and sensing and active safety
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  • Feature Story
Aug 18, 2020

Floor Graphics Test Keeps Consumers Moving Safely While Social Distancing

To help keep people safe when walking on floor graphics, the products are tested and rated for its slip resistance — UL plays a significant role in getting these COVID-19 signs to market. 
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  • Feature Story
Aug 18, 2020

In Times of Uncertainty, Hazardous Locations Safety Expertise is Power

Trust is necessary for recovery and business continuity
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  • Feature Story
Aug 18, 2020

Key Learnings from 2019 EU Recalls: BUTTON CELL SAFETY

Button batteries or coin batteries are commonly used in games and toys. If the toy’s design and construction are not strong enough to resist normal or abuse-use tests, the battery compartment can be easily opened or broken, making these small batteries acc
Key Learnings from 2019 EU Recalls: CHEMICAL HAZARD
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Aug 18, 2020

Key Learnings from 2019 EU Recalls: CHEMICAL HAZARD

In 2019 a large proportion of alerts on the Safety Gate showed that dangerous chemicals were found in toys; 47% of alerts about toys signaled a chemical risk.
Key Learnings from 2019 EU Recalls: CHOKING HAZARD — EXPANDABLE TOYS
  • Feature Story
Aug 18, 2020

Key Learnings from 2019 EU Recalls: CHOKING HAZARD — EXPANDABLE TOYS

Such products may pose a risk of choking if they are put into the mouth and swallowed by children. When the toy expands, it can cause fatal occlusion of the respiratory tract of small children or blockage of the gut.
Key Learnings from 2019 EU Recalls: CHOKING HAZARD — SMALL PARTS
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Aug 18, 2020

Key Learnings from 2019 EU Recalls: CHOKING HAZARD — SMALL PARTS

Small parts of the toy pose a risk of choking by blocking the airway at the back of the child’s mouth and upper throat. This kind of hazard is particularly significant for children under 36 months.
Key Learnings from 2019 EU Recalls: DAMAGE TO HEARING
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Aug 18, 2020

Key Learnings from 2019 EU Recalls: DAMAGE TO HEARING

When the sound level is too high or there is prolonged exposure to elevated levels over a period of time, a child’s hearing can be damaged.
Key Learnings from 2019 EU Recalls: FLAMMABILITY
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Aug 18, 2020

Key Learnings from 2019 EU Recalls: FLAMMABILITY

One of the main risks identified by the European Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC is flammability. If a toy catches fire, the risk is high that children may be injured and burned.
Key Learnings from 2019 EU Recalls: MICROBIOLOGICAL RISK IN TOYS CONTAINING AQUEOUS MEDIA
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Aug 18, 2020

Key Learnings from 2019 EU Recalls: MICROBIOLOGICAL RISK IN TOYS CONTAINING AQUEOUS MEDIA

The risk of infection is posed if the toy containing aqueous media is swallowed or comes into contact with skin when microbiological contamination is present.
Key Learnings from 2019 EU Recalls: STRANGULATION
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Aug 18, 2020

Key Learnings from 2019 EU Recalls: STRANGULATION

These toys can cause asphyxiation, leading to an interruption of oxygenation.
M Moser Earned Fitwel 3 Star Rating
  • Press Release
Aug 18, 2020

M Moser Hong Kong Office Receives 3 Star Rating from Fitwel® and Other Green Building Accolades

As part of the global movement to create healthier, more sustainable buildings, safety science organization UL recognized M Moser’s Hong Kong office with a 3 Star Rating, the highest classification from Fitwel.

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Aug 17, 2020

An Easy Path for United Arab Emirates Market Access

An ECASEx notified body, certifying equipment for use for hazardous locations

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