Issues

Carbon monoxide is a highly poisonous gas that is undetectable by humans because it is colorless, odorless, and tasteless. In high enough concentrations, it can harm or kill a person in minutes. Read...

Every day, people rely on rechargeable, lithium-ion batteries to power everything from small devices to electric vehicles, and even their homes. These batteries offer a high power-to-size ratio, but...

From the EV charging station and its cables, adapters, and couplers, to the fuses, wires, and batteries in your electric vehicle, our standards are hard at work keeping you and your family safe from...

We developed a safety standard test for containment products which would be used to contain lithium-ion battery fires and the related effects during flight.

Electrical safety standards mitigate the electrical hazards that lead to loss, injuries, and fatalities due to shock, fire, arc flash, and RF exposure.

Robots are assembling cars and smartphones, preparing deliveries from shipping centers, and are even waiting on patrons at restaurants. Read how we’re working to ensure they do their jobs safely.

ANSI/CAN/UL 3741: Standard for Safety for Photovoltaic Hazard Control intends to reduce the risk of electrical shock to first responders from damaged solar panel systems.

When gender is not considered in standards development, it can lead to safety consequences such as injury, property damage, or loss of life. Read how we’re helping make products and systems safer by...

To ensure products, systems and services operate safely and effectively, we develop standards that address risks while guiding safety, performance, and sustainability.

Companies are making great strides with sustainability, but the impact is often difficult to quantify. Read how we're using standards to help companies evaluate circular economy efforts.

We convene roundtable sessions with key leaders from industry, government, consumer groups, and standards bodies to create a roadmap for the development of consistent and effective safety standards. 

Work continues with partners across North America to help harmonize standards and promulgate UL standards across the Latin American region.

To help advance the U.N. 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, we're working to align our standards catalog and standards development process with the 17 critical SDGs.

A requirement in UL 923, the Standard for Microwave Cooking Appliances, would make the units more difficult for small children to open to help prevent burn and scald injuries.