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Here is the latest news about UL's efforts to help make the world safer, more secure and more sustainable.

transformer and power supply

FAQs: How to navigate transformer and power supply system standards – 3rd Edition of IEC 61558-1

Top ten questions that will help transformer and power supply manufacturers understand the requirements of IEC 61558-1.

SPOT to help identify green products for Japan

UL and Green Building Japan Announce Strategic Collaboration to Help Architects and Designers Find Products for Green Building in Japan

UL and Green Building Japan Announce Strategic Collaboration to Help Architects and Designers Find Products for Green Building in Japan

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Energy for our changing world

As the world is evolving, our energy infrastructure is following suit.

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Going big away from home

Goldwind, a global wind turbine manufacturer, had big plans for the United States, and UL was there to help.

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TIA and UL Announce Collaboration to Advance the Smart Buildings Marketplace

The Telecommunications Industry Association and UL announced a new agreement to work together to accelerate the development of common framework for smart buildings.

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UL Opens Catalog of Safety Standards

In an essential and far-reaching move, Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) announced it will now offer open-access online views of its entire library of UL Safety Standards for any interested individual or organization globally.

REcover resources to reduce waste

Can businesses REcover resources for the circular economy?

By REcovering resources, companies can realize reduced expense associated with waste disposal and avoid risk in the supply chain.

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UL Product iQ: The next generation directory

New certification platform marries the longstanding UL certification data relied upon by millions of users with the intuitive design and user-friendliness of a modern search engine.

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Q&A: UL’s Enhanced Certification Mark

Q&A: UL’s Enhanced Certification Mark

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UL Special Inspection Program for Firestop and Related Systems

Program helps building owners and code officials comply with local requirements.

Smart meter, light bulb, wind turbine, tower meet to form the energy of the future

UL works to help make smart meters smarter

Technological sophistication is turning the grid into a virtual network of communicative, energy assets.

Two passengers enjoy a seaplane that bears a UL Registration Mfark, ca. 1922. |

Taking flight: The early years of aviation

A look at the registry of pilots and planes before there was an FAA.

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10th Annual India Fire Council Meetings a Success

UL held its 10th Annual India Fire Council Meeting in Bangalore with two full days of meetings and activities

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Button batteries create new safety challenges

They might power our devices but button batteries can also harm children.

Certified Antifreeze Solutions for Use in Fire Sprinkler Systems

Certified Antifreeze Solutions for Use in Fire Sprinkler Systems

The scope of UL 2901 covers antifreeze solutions for use in wet-pipe sprinkler systems subject to freezing.

Ghaith Bakir, Regulatory Engineer, Building and Life Safety Technologies

Codes and Regulatory Services Employee Profile

Working out of the UL office in Dubai, Ghaith provides technical expertise in regulations, codes, and standards.

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Living life large with Miami’s Porsche Design Tower

UL’s Lenworth Grant helped make one man’s dream a reality.

Circularity comes of age in business

Paving your path to circularity: “REmake” products to extend their usable life

Challenging products and business models from a new perspective.

Mending hats and hearts for those who deserve it most

Two UL employees use one of their favorite hobbies to help communities across New York.

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Paige Electric achieves what's possible

Innovation mixed with technical expertise leads to game-changing results.

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