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Dec 24, 2019

The Role of Medical Devices in Consumerized Healthcare

Learn how the markets focus on individual consumers is reshaping the healthcare landscape.

Dec 24, 2019

UL’s IoT Security Rating Increases Transparency on Cybersecurity Features

UL's IoT security rating can help retailers and consumers choose smart devices that meet their expectations.

Dec 21, 2019

U.S. – California AB-2998

As we get close to the new year, UL likes to remind the industry about the upcoming California regulation prohibiting flame retardant chemicals in juvenile products, upholstered furniture and mattresses, effective January 1, 2020.

Dec 20, 2019

UL Warns of Counterfeit UL Mark on Fire Sprinklers (Release 19PN-25)

The following is a notification from UL that the fire sprinkler identified below bears a counterfeit UL Certification Mark for the United States and Canada.

Dec 19, 2019

Furnishings Focus Newsletter 2019 Issue 3

The third issue of UL's Furnishings Focus Newsletter.

Dec 19, 2019

Opportunities and Impacts of Revisions to UL 2108 (Standard for Low Voltage Lighting Systems)

For UL 2108, the Standard for Low Voltage Lighting Systems, revisions approved in December 2019 will affect a variety of product designs.

Dec 19, 2019

UL Announces Commitment to the UN Global Compact’s Ten Principles

UL announced today its commitment to the Ten Principles focused on human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption by becoming a Signatory of the United Nations Global Compact, the world's largest corporate citizenship and sustainability initiative.

Dec 18, 2019

Emerging Gas-fired Micro Combined Heat and Power (micro-CHP) Markets in North America

Gas-fired micro combined heat and power (mCHP) appliances in North America will herald a new era in enhanced energy efficiency benefitting residential and commercial markets.

Dec 18, 2019

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) GHS implementation

Recently, the GSO (GCC Standardization Organization) published its first draft for implementing the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) in the GCC countries.

Dec 18, 2019

Middle East, Gulf Conformity Tracking System Marking (G-Mark) – News from Latest GSO Notified Body Meeting

A meeting of the GCC Standardization Organization (GSO) Notified Bodies Cooperation Group for the Low Voltage Electrical Equipment and Appliances Technical Regulation (GNBCG -LV) was held in Turkey.

Dec 18, 2019

Standards Corner - Appliance Advisor Issue 4 2019

Appliance Advisor Issue 4, 2019 Standards Corner

Dec 18, 2019

Taiwan, Water Efficiency, Mandatory Water Efficiency Labeling Requirement for Washing Machine

The Taiwan Water Resources Agency has mandated water efficiency labeling requirements for washing machines.

Dec 18, 2019

UL Accepted as a Singapore Safety Mark Testing Laboratory for Gas Appliances in Italy or UL’s Laboratory in Carugate

Singapore Safety Mark regulator Enterprise Singapore updated the List of Conformity Assessment Bodies for CPS Singapore Safety Mark indicating that UL’s laboratory in Carugate, Italy, is now recognized as a testing laboratory that can conduct gas appliance

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Dec 17, 2019

New Cleaning Efficacy Requirements for Firefighters’ Personal Protective Equipment

New UL laboratories support compliance with the 2020 Edition of NFPA 1851.

Dec 17, 2019

UL Acquires HOMER Energy

UL Acquires HOMER Energy. The acquisition expands UL’s portfolio of services in the distributed energy market.

Dec 16, 2019

European Union – New regulation on market surveillance and compliance of products

Learn about the amendment to the regulation on market surveillance and compliance of products.

Dec 16, 2019

New Trends in the Office Furniture Industry: Height Adjustable Desks.

Height adjustable desks help address worker comfort and health allowing workers to move from sitting to standing throughout the day.

Dec 16, 2019

Rise Up: Why Brands Should Verify their Marketing Claims

Water filter brands can either rise to the top or sink to the bottom of consumer consideration based on marketing claims. A strong brand value proposition coupled with a differentiating marketing claim can help catapult products off the shelf.

Dec 16, 2019

Standards Corner - Lumen Insights Issue 4 2019

Keep up to date on the latest lighting industry standards.

Dec 16, 2019

Understanding UL 60335-2-40 Refrigerant Detector Requirements

Understanding the recent UL 60335-2-40 Refrigerant Detector Requirements and future standard updates.

The Role of Medical Devices in Consumerized Healthcare

UL’s IoT Security Rating Increases Transparency on Cybersecurity Features

U.S. – California AB-2998

UL Warns of Counterfeit UL Mark on Fire Sprinklers (Release 19PN-25)

Furnishings Focus Newsletter 2019 Issue 3

Opportunities and Impacts of Revisions to UL 2108 (Standard for Low Voltage Lighting Systems)

UL Announces Commitment to the UN Global Compact’s Ten Principles

Emerging Gas-fired Micro Combined Heat and Power (micro-CHP) Markets in North America

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) GHS implementation

Middle East, Gulf Conformity Tracking System Marking (G-Mark) – News from Latest GSO Notified Body Meeting

Standards Corner - Appliance Advisor Issue 4 2019

Taiwan, Water Efficiency, Mandatory Water Efficiency Labeling Requirement for Washing Machine

UL Accepted as a Singapore Safety Mark Testing Laboratory for Gas Appliances in Italy or UL’s Laboratory in Carugate

New Cleaning Efficacy Requirements for Firefighters’ Personal Protective Equipment

UL Acquires HOMER Energy

European Union – New regulation on market surveillance and compliance of products

New Trends in the Office Furniture Industry: Height Adjustable Desks.

Rise Up: Why Brands Should Verify their Marketing Claims

Standards Corner - Lumen Insights Issue 4 2019

Understanding UL 60335-2-40 Refrigerant Detector Requirements

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