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More time to wait until the EU MDR and IVDR are ready

UL Launches Cybersecurity Assurance Program

As cyber-attacks become more sophisticated, harder to protect against, and more costly than ever, security precautions are critical. There will be 21-50 billion connected devices by 2020, according to Gartner and other industry reports. By 2018, it is predicted that 66% of networks will have an IoT security breach*. The security and financial risks impacting… read more

New Program launch: UL Provides Medical Device Manufacturers Alternative to Traditional CFDA Testing

UL’s new China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) testing program allows medical device manufacturers outside of China the option to participate in and complete the required series of tests for CFDA approval at a local UL laboratory outside of China with the support of onsite engineers from CFDA testing lab.

UL Acquires Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability Software Company

The acquisition of cr360, a market leader in environment, health and safety management and sustainability software enables UL to offer comprehensive platform to customers. cr360’s products help businesses gather vital data, predict trends, analyze anomalies and fulfill regulatory and company reporting requirements.

Third Annual UL European Fire Forum a Success in Amsterdam

Once again, UL brought together experts and stakeholders from around Europe and the U.S. to explore current and future issues of impact to all of us. The 3rd annual UL European Fire Forum took place in Amsterdam from 14 to 15 of April 2015. The event included educational presentations and panel discussions, as well as… read more

UL Consumer Products Launches Verification Program and New Mark for the Dietary Supplements Industry

UL Announces New Standard for Products Using Lithium Button or Coin Cell Batteries

UL 4200A is aimed at preventing children from removing and ingesting small batteries found in household products and toys.

Fighting Fire with Science

Through the months of December and January, researchers at the UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute examined the effectiveness of positive-pressure ventilation, also known as PPV.

UL’S Collis Brand Test Tool Qualified for Contactless D-PAS Acquirer-Terminal Testing Over the Diners Club International Network

UL is proud to announce that its Collis Brand Test Tool is qualified by Diners Club International for acquirer end-to-end testing of contact and now also contactless payment terminals.

UL to Launch Gemalto Pure Card Functional Test Tools and Services

Launch of new Collis PURE Card Functional Test Suite and Level 2 Contact and Contactless Gemalto PURE Card Type Approval test services.