Our Work in ASEAN, Japan, Korea, Australasia
Safety should not be limited by borders. We collaborate with standards organizations and partners across the globe to advance safety, security, and sustainability. Explore our work in this region.
What’s New
Leadership Expertise in This Region
“Changing from current fossil fuel energy sources to methods like solar energy and storage systems is causing a lot of unexpected consequences. Yet a lot of countries and organizations tend to focus more on the positives instead of the hazard. That’s why we see the opportunity for ULSE, especially through our standards, to be able to provide guidance in Asia.”
Kolin Low
Director, Regional Standards
Safety Science in Action
Safety standards outline the process for a product or service to be tested and evaluated to promote greater safety and sustainability
Global safety policies and partnerships promote safety and engage stakeholders across geographies to help more people avoid harm.
Fire Code Enhancements in Singapore Introduce World’s First Underground Energy Storage Regulation
Our collaboration with the Singapore Civil Defence Force led to the world’s first regulation for underground energy storage systems, referencing UL 9540A. These systems are capable of storing energy in order to supply electrical energy to local/area electric power systems when needed. The regulation states each containerized ESS unit must be subjected to the fire and explosion testing specified under UL 9540A and together with an NFPA 855 Hazard Mitigation Analysis report submitted to SCDF for approval.
Related Resources
We are committed to improving safety — and it starts with education. Read how we’re working to advance safety in the ASEAN region and beyond.
Indonesia Adopts First UL Standard
Badan Standardisasi Nasional, the national standards body of Indonesia, recently collaborated with UL Standards & Engagement to publish SNI UL 19-2018, the Standard for Lined Fire Hose and Hose Assemblies.
Bureau of Philippine Standards Adopts Three ULSE Standards on Electrical Wiring Devices
Three ULSE standards were published as Philippine National Standards less than two years after DTI-BPS and UL Standards & Engagement signed an agreement to share information and work together to bolster safety, security, and sustainability of the Philippines.
Bureau of Philippine Standards Adopts 16 ULSE Standards for Wire and Cable
In 2023, the Bureau of Philippine Standards adopted 16 ULSE standards related to the construction, performance, and markings of power cables, data-processing cables, instrumentation tray cables, metal-clad cables, and power-limited circuit cables.
ULSE-BPS Conference 2024 – Lights and Lanterns: Shining Safely to the World
ULSE and the Bureau of Philippine Standards held a joint conference in San Fernando City, Pampanga, Philippines to explore how standards can help advance the safe growth of the country’s electric lantern industry.
ULSE’s Adherence to the WTO Principles for the Development of International Standards
ULSE is committed to developing standards that align with the World Trade Organization’s Technical Barriers to Trade Agreement.
How ULSE Is Partnering in Singapore to Lead the Way on Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
The 2024 Singapore Battery Safety and Innovation Workshop convened experts from industry, academia, and the public sector and discuss safety trends regarding lithium-ion batteries.
Memoranda of Understanding in ASEAN
We collaborate with national, regional, and international standards development organizations, industry representatives, academia, and other stakeholders from across the globe to develop and harmonize standards for safety, security, and sustainability.
We sign memoranda of understanding to formalize partnerships and outline how we will share knowledge and support one another’s work. Each partnership is structured to promote communication, foster ongoing collaboration, and facilitate the participation of stakeholders while developing and harmonizing safety standards.
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Thorough, comprehensive standards are made possible by diverse voices and deep collaboration. Take part in the process by reviewing options for participation to inform the next generation of standards.
Technical Committees
Each TC is a diverse group of experts representing a broad range of perspectives and interests, including consumers, manufacturers, regulators, supply chain professionals, and more.
As a TC member, you will review proposals for new or revised standards and work collaboratively to achieve consensus through balloting in our transparent process.
Stakeholders
Stakeholders can submit, review, and comment on proposals for new standards or revisions to existing standards. While these individuals cannot vote, the TC considers their input during the standards voting process. Since standards affect everyone, all are welcome to participate as stakeholders. Register online through our Collaborative Standards Development System, CSDS.