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Catherine Sheehy, head of Advisory Solutions, moderates sustainability panel at the 2019 UL Sustainability Forum
  • Feature Story
Oct 7, 2019

UL Sustainability Forum Places Emphasis on Reporting and Measurement

The 2019 UL Sustainability Forum explored the dynamic environmental landscape.

Professionals
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Oct 2, 2019

Certification for NSF/ANSI 391.1 General Sustainability Assessment for Professional Services Now Offered Through UL

Demonstrate sustainable performance in the professional services industry with UL Certification for Professional Service Providers.

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  • Feature Story
Oct 2, 2019

New Requirements for Energy Metering Systems in Mexico

NOM-001-CRE/SCFI-2019 for the use of more accurate meters .
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  • Press Release
Oct 1, 2019

UL’s Expanded Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Is Only Facility in Asia Pacific to Test for Common Criteria and EMVCo

Facility bolsters capabilities in cybersecurity, interoperability and connectivity
Man pours metal powder into the chamber of a laser sintering machine.
  • Feature Story
Oct 1, 2019

Taiwan Lab Roots 3D Technology in Facility Excellence

Learn more about the first facility in Asia certified to UL 3400.
UL and QUATEST3 lab
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Oct 1, 2019

UL Opens Product Emissions Testing Laboratory in Vietnam

UL's laboratory provides expertise in product emissions testing for GREENGUARD Certification and emissions regulations that will enable Vietnamese furniture manufacturers to expand their business into global markets.

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  • News Story
Sep 30, 2019

Changes and Amendments to the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) 61st edition 2020

Revisions to the 61st edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations go into effect 1st January 2020 impacting dangerous goods transported by air.
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  • Press Release
Sep 27, 2019

UL Helps Further Advance Medical Device Safety with New Laboratory

New medical device testing laboratory in Germany to increase biocompatibility, microbiology, cleaning validation and packaging testing capabilities
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Sep 25, 2019

European Access for Industrial Control Panels

Manufacturers of Industrial Control Panels (ICP) who intend to sell their products into Europe must comply with applicable Directives and “Self-declare” by applying the CE Mark. Based on…
Battery
  • Feature Story
Sep 25, 2019

Small Batteries, Big Risks – Help Keep Your Customers Safe Around Button or Coin Cell Batteries

Lithium button and coin cell batteries offer power in a relatively small package, which has its advantages, but these batteries can also present significant risks for young children.
Standards
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Sep 25, 2019

Standards Corner - Appliance Advisor Issue 3 2019

Appliance Advisor Issue 3, 2019 Standards Corner
Lighting Supply Chain
  • Press Release
Sep 25, 2019

UL’s Lighting and IoT Controls Laboratory Receives Multi-Country Testing and Certification Compliance Designation

Facility’s new IEC Certified Body Testing Laboratory accreditation provides UL customers faster, more reliable access to markets around the world
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Sep 25, 2019

UL’s Shakoor Named 2019 Chicago United Business Leader of Color

Learn how UL's CIO and SVP is making his mark in his community and at UL.
China
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Sep 24, 2019

China – Energy Efficiency, CEL Product Scope Expansion and New Standard for Lighting Products

The China Energy Label (CEL) regulator issued a public consultation notice for expanding product scope coverage.

Air Conditioner
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Sep 24, 2019

Energy Efficiency Inclusion of Variable Refrigerant Flow Air Conditioners into Scope of MEPS/MELS

The Singapore National Environment Agency (NEA) hosted an industry consultation to announce the plan of including variable refrigerant flow air conditioners (VRF A/C) into the MEPS/MELS requirement. 
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  • Feature Story
Sep 24, 2019

It’s Clear Skies for InvisibleShield’s Blue Light Filter

UL testing validates InvisibleShield's blue light marketing claim.
Standards
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Sep 24, 2019

Standards Corner - Lumen Insights Issue 3 2019

Lumen Insights Issue 3 2019 Standards Corner
Lightbulbs
  • Feature Story
Sep 24, 2019

Strengthening UL's Luminaire Programs

UL’s ‘General Coverage’ programs offer lighting manufacturers flexibility to apply UL Certification Marks to a wide range of sign or luminaire sizes and shapes.
Ukraine
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Sep 24, 2019

Ukraine - Updates Regarding RoHS Technical Regulations

With the amendment resolution published on June 26, 2019, Ukraine updated the list of exemptions included in the Regulation on Restriction of Hazardous Substances.
From left to right: Sajeev Jesudas, President of UL International, Keith Williams, CEO of UL LLC, Dr. Beh Swan Gin, Chairman of Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) at the opening ceremony of UL's international headquarters
  • Press Release
Sep 24, 2019

UL Establishes International Headquarters In Singapore

Official opening includes establishment of Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence, expanded capabilities providing a one-stop solution in product regulatory testing and evaluation

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