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Sep 19, 2019

UL Launches Cannabis Facility Audit Service in Canada

UL’s cannabis facility audit, using CAN/ULC-S4400 as a guide, helps cannabis companies identify and address safety and security gaps that may exist within their cannabis facilities.

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Sep 17, 2019

Apparel Industry Looks to Improve Sustainability Efforts

Savvy customers calling brands out for unsustainable practices.

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Sep 17, 2019

Brazil Updates ABNT Classification (NBR 14725) Standard

The Brazil Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) updated its standards for classifying chemicals, bringing it in line with standard GHS values.

Firefighters kick off the 2019 Tribute to Broad Shoulders Luncheon

Sep 17, 2019

Chicago Fire Department Foundation Luncheon Honors Heroic First Responders

UL attended the Chicago Fire Department Foundation’s Tribute to Broad Shoulders Luncheon honoring the city’s bravest first responders.

Sep 17, 2019

CMR Substances in Toys: Clarifications and Insight From UL Experts

CMR are substances classified as Carcinogenic, Mutagenic or toxic for Reproduction and restrictions for these substances apply to toys on the European and on US market.

Erase Tube Fire-Extinguishing Device (ETD)

Sep 17, 2019

NICHIBOU’s Erase Tube Fire-Extinguishing Device is the First to Achieve UL Certification to UL 2166P

Innovation and safety meet to protect lives and property

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Sep 17, 2019

Testing Looks for Easy Way to Rob an ATM

UL testing helps keep ATMs safe, so your business isn't short-changed.

Jennifer Scanlon, President and CEO, UL LLC

Sep 17, 2019

UL and Underwriters Laboratories Announce Leadership Succession

Jennifer Scanlon to become president and CEO of UL and Terrence Brady to become president and CEO of Underwriters Laboratories

Sep 13, 2019

UL Announces New Online Tool for Accessing Global Regulatory Information

UL’s online innovation helps businesses accelerate the process of accessing critical global chemical regulatory information with UL’s Navigator™ platform

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Sep 10, 2019

Common Misapplications of Components in Industrial Control Panels

Each component in an industrial control panel must be properly applied for safe and reliable operation. The requirements for each component are unique and often misunderstood.

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Sep 10, 2019

Corporate Culture Paves Sustainable Business Path

To achieve a truly sustainable business, you need to commit to a complete culture change.

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Sep 10, 2019

Cracking the Code: A Glimpse into UL’s Burglary Testing of Safes

UL engineers are working hard to “crack the code” on safes, providing peace of mind for business owners.

A cannabis bud grows under horticultural lights at a commercial farm.

Sep 10, 2019

Increased Cannabis Legalization Spotlights Safety Concerns

Cannabis extract may be a lucrative product but collecting its oil is a dangerous job.

Sep 10, 2019

Short-Circuit Current Rating Versus Arc Flash

Learn how arc flash is related to short-circuit current rating (SCCR) for industrial control panels.

Sep 10, 2019

UL and Viakoo Collaborate on Physical Security Systems Compliance

UL will be working with Viakoo to mitigate ongoing operational and cyber-hygiene issues commonly found in physical security systems.

Series of three images showing an Industrial control panel box and what happens if the SCCR rating is incorrect.

Sep 6, 2019

Determining SCCR for Industrial Control Panels and Industrial Machinery

Critical safety tips on short-circuit current rating (SCCR).

Sep 6, 2019

TSCA: Nuances of TSCA Inventory Status - Myth or Fact Part 2

This article, the second in a three-part series, answers several TSCA Inventory status questions to clarify some common misconceptions.

Sep 6, 2019

TSCA: What You Need To Know About New Chemical Notification Obligations - Myth or Fact Part 3

This article, the last in a three-part series, will help you understand some of the misconceptions of submitting a notice and the obligations with data.

Sep 5, 2019

TSCA: When & How Does TSCA Apply? Myth or Fact Part 1

This article, the first in a three-part series, answers several jurisdictional questions, such as when and how does TSCA apply?

Sep 4, 2019

Olympic House Sets New Record for Most LEED v4 Points

Olympic House Sets New Record for Most LEED v4 Points. Indoor air quality (IAQ) was a priority for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) when developing the building.

UL Launches Cannabis Facility Audit Service in Canada

Apparel Industry Looks to Improve Sustainability Efforts

Brazil Updates ABNT Classification (NBR 14725) Standard

Chicago Fire Department Foundation Luncheon Honors Heroic First Responders

CMR Substances in Toys: Clarifications and Insight From UL Experts

NICHIBOU’s Erase Tube Fire-Extinguishing Device is the First to Achieve UL Certification to UL 2166P

Testing Looks for Easy Way to Rob an ATM

UL and Underwriters Laboratories Announce Leadership Succession

UL Announces New Online Tool for Accessing Global Regulatory Information

Common Misapplications of Components in Industrial Control Panels

Corporate Culture Paves Sustainable Business Path

Cracking the Code: A Glimpse into UL’s Burglary Testing of Safes

Increased Cannabis Legalization Spotlights Safety Concerns

Short-Circuit Current Rating Versus Arc Flash

UL and Viakoo Collaborate on Physical Security Systems Compliance

Determining SCCR for Industrial Control Panels and Industrial Machinery

TSCA: Nuances of TSCA Inventory Status - Myth or Fact Part 2

TSCA: What You Need To Know About New Chemical Notification Obligations - Myth or Fact Part 3

TSCA: When & How Does TSCA Apply? Myth or Fact Part 1

Olympic House Sets New Record for Most LEED v4 Points

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