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Nov 2, 2020

UL’s Modeling and Simulation Services for Certification Advance Product Safety in Industrial Automation

UL announced an industry-first modeling and simulation-based service that helps build a pathway to certification. This service helps customers employ digital modeling tools to support the certification process.

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Oct 30, 2020

Brexit’s status and market access implications

Check out our resources to stay up to date with the latest changes:

Oct 30, 2020

Inclusion of Declaration in Certain Product Labels in Brazil

ANVISA (Brazil) published a resolution defining a new requirement for labels of certain products when their formula or composition is modified.

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Oct 30, 2020

Proposed Israel Industrial Chemicals Registration Law

Israel’s Ministry of Environmental Protection published a proposal to establish a registration scheme that applies to chemical manufacturers and importers.

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Oct 29, 2020

UL 2809 Recycled Content Validation Earned for HP DesignJet T200/T600 Printer Series

UL 2809 Recycled Content Validation has been earned by HP for its DesignJet T200/T600 printer series. This achievement makes HP one of the first manufacturers in the EU to earn UL’s Recycled Content Validation.

Oct 27, 2020

Japan to Require SDS and Labelling for Benzyl Alcohol

On Jan. 1, 2021, Japan will require an SDS and labelling for benzyl alcohol products containing the substance in a concentration of 1% or above. Learn more:

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Oct 27, 2020

UL Introduces New Automotive Cybersecurity Safety Services in Japan

UL to debut cybersecurity auditing and assessment services to help the Japanese automotive industry meet required United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Cybersecurity and Software Update of Motor Vehicles.

Oct 26, 2020

New EU Sustainable Chemical Strategy Released

Recently, the European Commission released its long-range strategy document on chemical sustainability. Read the article:

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Oct 23, 2020

UL Supports Safety, Security and Sustainability in Canada for Over a Century

Learn more about UL's facilities in Canada, proudly serving Canadians for over 100 years.

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Oct 22, 2020

UL Accredited by National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies as a Certification Body for Household Appliances

UL can issue Certificate of Compliance to manufacturers of refrigerators, microwave ovens, water heaters and LED lamps as per the India Bureau of Energy Efficiency Standards.

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Oct 22, 2020

UL Joins ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance as a Founding Member to Advance Industrial Cybersecurity

UL brings robust operational technology cybersecurity, industrial automation and control systems expertise to industry cybersecurity group.

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Oct 21, 2020

New Health and Wellness Study Reveals Insight Into Venture Capitalists’ Investment Focus

Findings from UL Ventures and Mid-America Healthcare Investors Network point to COVID-19 accelerating interest in areas that hold strong potential for the future of health and wellness.

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Oct 20, 2020

Understanding Indoor Environmental Quality

IEQ can be an asset to attract and retain tenants.

Oct 20, 2020

Understanding the Toxicology Requirements in NSF/ANSI Water Standards

Do not let the toxicology requirements in drinking water standards sink your product.

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Oct 19, 2020

7 Things You May Not Know About Recycled Plastic

Plastics are essential in today’s world for purposes from sanitation in healthcare, to convenience in food service and many uses for our offices and schools. Learn how recycled plastics can address environmental concerns.

Oct 16, 2020

Chemical Safety Highlights for Food Contact Materials in EU— Interview with the Expert

Food contact sustainability and legislation in Europe and the declarations and compliance documentation are crucial topics for the food contact industry.

Oct 16, 2020

Leverage bundled 62368-1 testing to reduce time to market

Unharmonized transition requires that you build a new market launch strategy with greater efficiency. Learn how UL experts can help you leverage on existing certification for future market launches or help start your transition today.

Oct 15, 2020

UL and OceanCycle Collaborate to Strengthen Ocean-Bound Plastics Standards and Market Availability

UL and OceanCycle are collaborating to leverage their expertise in ocean plastics recycling and certification to strengthen the criteria around social impacts and third-party validation of recycled plastics.

Oct 13, 2020

Brexit – Potential Impacts to the SDS

On Jan. 1, 2021, the United Kingdom will officially leave the European Union. Get the latest information about the regulation that governs SDS requirements.

Oct 13, 2020

Insights for Global Toy Recalls — Interview with the Experts

During UL’s webinar Overview of Global Toy Recalls, presented in September 2020, we received several questions from the audience.

UL’s Modeling and Simulation Services for Certification Advance Product Safety in Industrial Automation

Brexit’s status and market access implications

Inclusion of Declaration in Certain Product Labels in Brazil

Proposed Israel Industrial Chemicals Registration Law

UL 2809 Recycled Content Validation Earned for HP DesignJet T200/T600 Printer Series

Japan to Require SDS and Labelling for Benzyl Alcohol

UL Introduces New Automotive Cybersecurity Safety Services in Japan

New EU Sustainable Chemical Strategy Released

UL Supports Safety, Security and Sustainability in Canada for Over a Century

UL Accredited by National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies as a Certification Body for Household Appliances

UL Joins ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance as a Founding Member to Advance Industrial Cybersecurity

New Health and Wellness Study Reveals Insight Into Venture Capitalists’ Investment Focus

Understanding Indoor Environmental Quality

Understanding the Toxicology Requirements in NSF/ANSI Water Standards

7 Things You May Not Know About Recycled Plastic

Chemical Safety Highlights for Food Contact Materials in EU— Interview with the Expert

Leverage bundled 62368-1 testing to reduce time to market

UL and OceanCycle Collaborate to Strengthen Ocean-Bound Plastics Standards and Market Availability

Brexit – Potential Impacts to the SDS

Insights for Global Toy Recalls — Interview with the Experts

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