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Safe drop and fire testing
  • Feature Story
Dec 1, 2015

Turning Up the Heat: A Sneak Peek into UL’s Fire Testing of Safes

TV and movie crime thrillers portray thieves and spies cracking into safes by turning the locks and listening closely for clicks to determine the combinations. While this “safe-cracking”…
  • Feature Story
Nov 30, 2015

New FDA EMC Guidance reinforces importance of complete test reports

UL staff member, Bob DeLisi recently attended the ASC C63® standards meeting responsible for voluntary standards relating to EMC in the United States.  FDA was present at this meeting and…
  • Public Notice
Nov 30, 2015

UL Warns of Counterfeit UL Mark on USB Power Adapters (Release 15PN-28)

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 30, 2015 —The following is a notification from UL that the USB power adapter Model A1265 identified below bears a…
  • Press Release
Nov 24, 2015

UL Purchases Acquirer Systems to Broaden UL’s Payment Test Tools Portfolio

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 24, 2015 — UL, a global safety science leader, today announced the purchase of Acquirer Systems, a market leader in testing software and tools for validation of…
  • Press Release
Nov 20, 2015

Inside UL’s New Combustion Performance Testing Facility

NORTHBROOK,Ill., November 19, 2015 – UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a global safety science organization, today announced the official opening of the newest UL combustion performance…
UL issues first LP certification to General Cable's GenSPEED(r) cables
  • Feature Story
Nov 20, 2015

UL Issues First Limited Power (LP) Certification to General Cable’s GenSPEED® Cables

Mark helps ensure safe and efficient thermal performance in high power (>60 watts) Power-over-LAN applications NORTHBROOK,Ill., November 20, 2015 -- UL's wire & cable division today…
  • Press Release
Nov 20, 2015

UL Water Systems and H2bid Collaborate to Expand Market Access for UL Customers

NORTHBROOK, Ill., November 17, 2015 – UL (Underwriters Laboratories) ,a global safety science organization, announced today that it has partnered with H2bid to provide UL customers with…
  • Feature Story
Nov 19, 2015

Inside UL’s New Combustion Performance Testing Facility: Newton, Iowa lab designed to provide broad range of appliance testing services

NORTHBROOK, Ill., November 19, 2015–UL (UnderwritersLaboratories), a global safety science organization, today announced the official opening of the newest UL combustion performance…
  • Feature Story
Nov 19, 2015

UL Water Systems to Expand Market Access for UL Customers

UL is now providing a way for manufacturers to be alerted to municipal bid and tenders that are specific to the water industry. UL LLC, a global safety science organization, has partnered…
  • Feature Story
Nov 18, 2015

U.S. Coast Guard updates electrical regulations for offshore hazardous locations

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) is responsible for maritime safety and security in the U.S. Offshore Continental Shelf. USCG recently published amendments to the Title 46 CFR rules governing…
  • Press Release
Nov 17, 2015

UL Partners with Emory University to Conduct Research on Furniture Flammability and Human Exposure to Flame Retardants

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 17, 2015 — UL, a global safety science organization, announced a partnership with Emory University to increase scientific understanding of the impact of chemical…
  • Press Release
Nov 17, 2015

UL Partners with Georgia Tech, Emory University to Conduct Indoor Air Quality Research on 3D Printing Technology

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 17, 2015 —UL, a global safety science organization, announced partnerships with Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health…
  • Feature Story
Nov 16, 2015

ICC, CSA Group Seek Comments on Rainwater Harvesting Standard

The International Code Council and CSA Group have posted the first draft of the CSA/ICC B805 Rainwater Harvesting Systems standard for public review. The standard will help code officials…
Terry Brady talks at APEC
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Nov 16, 2015

Southeast Asian Nations Leapfrogging Development

Technology today presents unprecedented opportunities for developing countries. Some countries have made strides in embracing new technologies and, as a result, have advanced more quickly…
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Nov 13, 2015

EPA Releases Major Changes in Lamps V2.0 Proposal

This year, EPA has been progressing through an update to the ENERGY STAR® Lamps specification, and had released Draft 3 of the Lamps V2.0 Specification on August 6, 2015.  Typically changes…
  • Feature Story
Nov 12, 2015

ANVISA new rule requires IEC 60601 with Amendment 1

On September 25, 2015, the Brazil National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) issued a new rule IN 4, 2015-09-24, (that supersedes the IN 11, 2014-12-16) and which require the IEC 60601-1…
  • Feature Story
Nov 12, 2015

UL selects Battery Innovation Center (BIC) to offer engineering expertise & advanced test capabilities

UL’s Battery & Energy Storage Technology (BEST) Test Center, Located at BIC, is Poised to Advance the Future of Energy and the Electrical Grid NORTHBROOK,Ill.,November 12, 2015–UL …
  • Feature Story
Nov 11, 2015

ASTM Issues Standard for Rubber Contraceptives

UNITED STATES - The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) released ASTM D3492 - 15 Standard Specification for Rubber Contraceptives (Male Condoms) The standard specifies the…
  • Feature Story
Nov 11, 2015

ASTM Releases Standard for High Chairs

UNITED STATES - The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has released ASTM F404 - 15 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for High Chairs. The standard specifies the…
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Nov 11, 2015

ASTM Releases Standards for Leather

UNITED STATES - The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has released the following standards for leather products. ASTM D5053 - 03(2015) Standard Test Method for…
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