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Sep 3, 2021

UV Germicidal Equipment and Systems Industry Updates

Some stationary devices expose the air and surfaces within an unoccupied area with uncontained ultraviolet (UV) energy. To help guide their use, UL 8803 Outline of Investigation covers portable germicidal equipment for use in households.

Sep 1, 2021

Portugal’s Ban on Plastic Microbeads

Cosmetic and detergent products with intentionally added microbeads in a concentration ≥ 0.01% by weight will be prohibited from distribution, consumption or use by July 1, 2022, per the Decree-Law published on July 30, 2021.

Aug 30, 2021

UL Releases Re-Engineered Windographer Software to Improve Productivity and Performance for Wind Resource Measurement

Windographer’s ground-up rebuild creates a totally new, more flexible experience with multiple datasets, multiple windows and larger dataset handling.

Aug 26, 2021

New Standard GB/T 14272-2021 - Down Clothing

The new Chinese standard GB/T 14272-2021 Down Clothing will be implemented on April 1, 2022. Learn more about how this news can impact your business

Aug 26, 2021

Saudi Regulatory Authority Expands Scope of SIRC Product Certification Program

Market access in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) will require certification under the SIRC program for a widening range of consumer products, with a new expansion of the program scope to be implemented in September and November 2021.

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Aug 18, 2021

UL Offers Solutions for Switchboard Makers

The UL 891 General Coverage Program provides innovative certification services for switchboard makers who want to bring custom designs to market.

Aug 17, 2021

New UL Testing Lab for Cables and Busways in the Middle East

Middle East manufacturers, brands and suppliers of electrical and fiber optic cables and busways now have a new resource for testing the fire safety of their products in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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Aug 13, 2021

Vietnam Seeks Feedback on Decree No. 113/2017/ND-CP Draft

The Ministry of Industry and Trade issued a draft Decree to amend existing articles, including a list of special controlled substances for import and chemicals to be added to the list of prohibited and restricted chemicals.

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Aug 12, 2021

LBA Realty is First to Achieve the UL Verified Healthy Building Mark for Indoor Environment

LBA Realty properties were evaluated for air, water, hygiene, light and acoustics and have now put in place policies and plans to maintain and advance indoor environment quality.

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Aug 6, 2021

Maine Bans PFAS-Containing Products as of January 2023

Maine has adopted a new law which will phase out the allowed sale of certain new PFAS-containing products beginning in 2023. New products containing PFAS materials may not be sold in Maine as of Jan. 1, 2030, with some exemptions.

Aug 5, 2021

UL and Hyundai Join Forces to Advance Second Life Battery Energy Storage System Safety and Performance

The new collaboration sets the stage to help increase the safe, widespread deployment of key renewable, zero-emission energy sources.

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Aug 4, 2021

EU Updates Annexes of Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009

Additions to Annexes II and III of the Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 will prohibit the use of Deoxyarbutin in cosmetics products and restrict the use of Dihydroxyacetone in specific types of products.

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