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Jan 15, 2019

Infographic: Refrigeration History

Flammable or toxic? See how refrigerants evolved.

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Jan 15, 2019

Modern-day cyber pirates phish portals, not high seas

How to safeguard life safety and security products against cyber attacks.

Jan 10, 2019

Boiling Down the Basics of Cybersecurity

Ensuring the safe operation of boilers is important both for preserving the safety of those working with and around these systems and for proper operation of the larger industrial ecosystems in which they work. Mechanically, boiler systems have remained largely the same from the standpoint of production and use, and now manufacturers wishing to innovate in the space are turning to technology.

Jan 10, 2019

FDA Launches Mobile App to Provide Details of Drugs

The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) has launched a mobile app aiming to provide details of drugs via their barcode.

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Jan 1, 2019

How data democratizes business decisions

Big data offers the potential to transform the way in which businesses operate.

Jimmy Wong having fun by climbing inside the Times Square Ball while its construction was nearing completion

Dec 31, 2018

Getting the ball rolling

UL’s role in testing the world-famous Times Square Ball

Dec 19, 2018

UL leads proposal to introduce additive manufacturing into International Fire Code

During the International Code Council (ICC) 2018 public comment hearings in Richmond, VA, revisions to incorporate new requirements and standards for additive manufacturing (AM) into the 2021 edition of the International Fire Code (IFC) were successful. Throughout the hearings UL Codes and Regulatory staff had discussions that addressed concerns around terminology, code formatting, and the use of inert gasses in industrial operations.

Dec 19, 2018

USGBC Releases Additional LEED v4.1 Materials & Resources Credits

USGBC is rounding out the release of LEED v4.1 credits, which are designed to simplify and improve credit language and clarify compliance pathways. Following the release of LEED v4.1 BD&amp…

Dec 18, 2018

A new life for EV batteries

Your electric vehicle battery might have lost its zip, but it can still be put to good use.

Dec 18, 2018

Safety in the Skies

UL’s new drone standard helps ensure battery safety Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles, are growing in popularity and use. From search and rescue efforts to film and news broadcasts, an…

Dec 18, 2018

Supporting the Future

UL is getting behind hydrogen fuel as an energy of the future Driving a hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicle offers several benefits. In addition to longer travel ranges and faster…

Dec 17, 2018

Egypt - Energy Efficiency & Labeling Regulations

By Elena Andreula, EMEA Regulatory Program Expert In May 2018, The Egypt Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued Ministerial Decision No 477/2018 requiring refrigerating appliances,…

Dec 17, 2018

Europe - Draft Regulations on Energy Labeling and Eco-design

By Elena Andreula, EMEA Regulatory Program Expert The European Commission has released the draft regulations on Energy Labeling and Eco-design requirements for refrigerating appliances,…

Dec 17, 2018

Europe - Draft Regulations on Energy Labeling and Eco-design for Lighting Products

By Elena Andreula, EMEA Regulatory Program Expert The European Commission released draft Regulations on Energy Labeling and Eco-design requirements for Lighting products, repealing…

Dec 17, 2018

INMETRO Official China Roadshow

By Flora Chen, Marketing Specialist The UL and Brazil 20th Anniversary INMETRO Certification Dialogue Seminar was recently held in Guangzhou and Suzhou. Representatives from the National…

Dec 17, 2018

Making a Sustainable, and Lasting, Impact On the World

Feature Story on Ellen Shieh, Environmental Sustainability Manager at UL.

Dec 17, 2018

Middle East - G-Mark 4th GNBCG-LV Meeting in Dubai and New GSO Tracking System

By Gabriella Mazzola, Global Market Access Engineering Leader From October 22-24, Notified Bodies operating under GSO Regulation BD-142004-01 for Low Voltage Electrical and Appliances met…

Dec 17, 2018

PC retailers turn to UL to reduce customer confusion

UL develops benchmarking software that tests and measures PC performance.

Dec 17, 2018

Saudi Arabia - SASO IECEE Recognition Certificate Update

By Federico Picco, Saudi Regulatory Program Expert The new Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) IEC Conformity Assessment Schemes for Electrotechnical Equipment and Components (IECEE)…

Dec 17, 2018

Standards Corner - Issue 4 2018

By Joe Musso, Standards Program Manager Click here for Standards information Register for “What’s New” to receive e-mails twice a month indicating the new published UL Standards, Outlines…