Smarter, Safer Products

Learn how we develop and advocate for household product safety standards to protect what’s precious: your home and family.

By the Numbers

of children under the age of five were treated for microwave-related burns in the U.S. from 2002 to 2012.


number of products in an average household certified to UL Standards


incidents involving children and toys recorded by the the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) from 2010-2020


civilian injuries caused by cooking fires each year according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)


Keep reading to explore examples of the power of prevention from people just like you.

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    Automatic Garage Door Standards: Helping to Keep Families Safe

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    How Standards for Wall and Ceiling Mounts Help Prevent Serious Injuries

    Learn how UL 2442 can help prevent injury or damage from TV mounts.

  • A woman kneels by a washing machine, placing laundry inside, while a young child sits in a laundry basket filled with clothes, looking at her. They are in a home laundry room.

    Mitigating Hazards to Small Children from Front-Loading Washers and Dryers

    Discover how safety standards help prevent child injuries from front-loading washers and dryers by addressing entrapment, burns, and other hazards.

UL 923: Microwave Cooking Appliances

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UL 1083: Household Electric Skillets and Frying-Type Appliances

UL 696: Electric Toys

UL 325: Door, Drapery, Gate, Louver, and Window Operators and Systems

A modern rectangular wall-mounted fireplace with blue flames is set in a gray wall. Two potted green plants sit in the background next to beige curtains.

UL 1370: Unvented Alcohol Fuel Burning Decorative Appliances

UL 859: Household Electric Personal Grooming Appliances

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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.