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Jun 6, 2023

U.S. EPA Proposes Amendments to New Chemicals Regulations

EPA has proposed amendments to the new chemicals regulations under TSCA, including the removal of certain exemptions for new PFAS and other PBT chemicals.

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Jun 5, 2023

NEWMOA Publishes Draft of PFAS Model Legislation

The draft considered existing legislation in order to propose a more consistent approach to PFAS at the state level. Comments are open until June 29.

Jun 5, 2023

UL Solutions Breaks Ground at North America Advanced Battery Laboratory in Auburn Hills, Michigan

The new laboratory will be one of the most extensive battery testing and engineering laboratories in North America, helping automotive and industrial battery manufacturers advance safety and access global markets.

The collaboration between UL Solutions and SIRIM Berhad helps manufacturers advance fire door safety in Southeast Asia and enhances market access by enabling fire safety testing in Malaysia.

Jun 5, 2023

UL Solutions Joins Forces with SIRIM Berhad to Expand Fire Door Testing

The collaboration between UL Solutions and SIRIM Berhad helps manufacturers advance fire door safety in Southeast Asia and enhances market access by enabling fire safety testing in Malaysia.

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Jun 2, 2023

UL Solutions Laboratories Approved for ZDHC Testing

UL Solutions’ laboratories are now approved by ZDHC for MRSL Version 3.1 Chemicals Level 1 testing.

Jun 1, 2023

First Single-Pair Ethernet Performance Verification Issued to Linkz Cables Limited

UL Solutions issues the first performance verification to Linkz Cables Limited for its single-pair Ethernet cables in accordance with ANSI/TIA-568.5.

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May 31, 2023

Drivers of Innovation: Communication and Passion Lead to Success

Cynthia Ho talks about her unique career journey from journalism and TV news producer to management consulting and eventually a position with UL Solutions.

Female engineer in orange safety gear tests solar panel with tablet.

May 31, 2023

SolarAPP+ Reaches Another Adoption Milestone in US

UL Solutions announces that SolarAPP+ reached a new milestone with over 20,000 permits issued for residential rooftop solar energy installations.

May 31, 2023

U.S. Ambassador Visits UL Solutions Laboratory in Vietnam

U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam, Marc Knapper, recently visited UL Solutions’ Hai Duong laboratory to learn more about the company’s work in Vietnam.

rows of batteries in front of worker with yellow safety vest

May 30, 2023

UL Solutions’ Taipei Laboratory Named Designated Testing Laboratory for EV and Energy Storage System Batteries

The Taipei laboratory becomes a designated testing laboratory for electric vehicle batteries and energy storage system batteries, helping manufacturers in Taiwan advance renewable energy solutions.

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May 23, 2023

CPSC Adopts ASTM F2057-23 to Prevent Furniture Tip-overs

CPSC adopts the ASTM F2057-23 voluntary standard as a mandatory safety standard to protect children from injury and death from furniture tip-over incidents.

Closeup of a Thunderbolt plug in a laptop

May 23, 2023

UL Solutions in Taipei Approved for Thunderbolt™ 3 and Thunderbolt™ 4 Host and Device Product Certification Testing

This approval allows UL Solutions to help manufacturers adhere to relevant interoperability requirements and demonstrate their compliance in the marketplace.

May 22, 2023

EU Releases Draft Amendment to 2004 Detergent Regulations

The EU has proposed a new amendment to the 2004 Detergent regulations, bringing in scope microbial cleaners and introducing a product passport.

More than 100 customers join the 27th annual UL Solutions Software User Group

May 19, 2023

2023 Supply Chain Insights Software User Group Highlights

Learn how the annual software user group brought together some of the brightest minds from the biggest brands representing multiple nodes of the supply chain focused on product stewardship and regulatory compliance.

Young woman controlling smart home functions through mobile phone at modern home.

May 17, 2023

U.K. Consumers Seek Greater Security Assurances When Buying Smart Home and Health Devices, Says New UL Solutions Study

Research reveals that independent cyber safety certification is just as important as friends’ recommendations for future product purchases.

May 16, 2023

HDBaseT3 Recommended Cables Testing and Certification Service

HDBaseT Alliance and UL Solutions have launched HDBaseT3 Recommended Cables Testing Services.

May 15, 2023

UL Solutions Joins Forces with ITRI and SAHTECH for Hazardous Locations Personnel Competency Training Center in Taiwan

The center offers the combined expertise of UL Solutions, the Industrial Technology Research Institute and the Safety and Health Technology Center, helping the energy community prepare to mitigate safety risks in potentially explosive atmospheres.

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May 12, 2023

U.S. EPA Proposes Further Regulation of Methylene Chloride

EPA has proposed to prohibit most ongoing uses of Methylene chloride and to regulate the remaining uses.

Scientists working in Laboratory having discussion on testing data together.

May 11, 2023

EU Sets PFAS Restrictions in Consumer Products

EU takes regulatory measures to reduce PFAS in consumer products. More extensive proposals are being developed to encompass a larger number of substances.

Todd Denison, Dareen Ayyad, Cara LoFaro and Hamid A Syed

May 11, 2023

UL Solutions Expands Middle East Presence with New Saudi Arabia Location

UL Solutions selects Riyadh for a new office to help support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 economic transformation.

The new facility will support safe, sustainable and secure commercialization of technologies to advance Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation