Issues As an accredited, globally influential standards development organization, we apply research and safety science to keep pace with new discoveries and technology. All Focus AreasUL Standards & Engagement pg Page 1 2 of 2 Pagination Anti-Counterfeiting Counterfeiting is a crime that spans product categories, industries, socioeconomic statuses, and geographies. ULSE combats these pressing safety threats through research, knowledge sharing, and... Sustainability From clean energy generation to sustainable manufacturing and recycling, to adapting homes, buildings, and utilities to a changing climate, our standards are enabling a more sustainable future. Carbon Monoxide Safety 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... Lithium-Ion Battery Safety 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... Electric Vehicle Technology 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... E-Scooter & E-Bike Battery Fires E-bikes, e-scooters, and hoverboards are often powered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. However, the demanding conditions these devices are exposed to increases the risk of damaging the... Aviation Safety Rechargeable devices like phones, laptops, tablets, and portable power packs are integral to the air travel experience, but they carry significant safety risks. Read how we’re working with airline... Electrical Safety Electrical safety standards mitigate the electrical hazards that lead to loss, injuries, and fatalities due to shock, fire, arc flash, and RF exposure. Robotics 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. Gender-Responsive Standards 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... Standards Matter To ensure products, systems and services operate safely and effectively, we develop standards that address risks while guiding safety, performance, and sustainability. Autonomous Vehicle Technology ANSI/UL 4600 seeks to specifically address the ability of autonomous products to perform safely and as intended- without human intervention. Circular Economy and Corporate 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. International Partnerships 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. Developing National Standards for Mexico Work continues with partners across North America to help harmonize standards and promulgate UL standards across the Latin American region. The UN Sustainable Development Goals for 2030 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. pg Page 1 2 of 2 Pagination
Anti-Counterfeiting Counterfeiting is a crime that spans product categories, industries, socioeconomic statuses, and geographies. ULSE combats these pressing safety threats through research, knowledge sharing, and...
Sustainability From clean energy generation to sustainable manufacturing and recycling, to adapting homes, buildings, and utilities to a changing climate, our standards are enabling a more sustainable future.
Carbon Monoxide Safety 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...
Lithium-Ion Battery Safety 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...
Electric Vehicle Technology 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...
E-Scooter & E-Bike Battery Fires E-bikes, e-scooters, and hoverboards are often powered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. However, the demanding conditions these devices are exposed to increases the risk of damaging the...
Aviation Safety Rechargeable devices like phones, laptops, tablets, and portable power packs are integral to the air travel experience, but they carry significant safety risks. Read how we’re working with airline...
Electrical Safety Electrical safety standards mitigate the electrical hazards that lead to loss, injuries, and fatalities due to shock, fire, arc flash, and RF exposure.
Robotics 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.
Gender-Responsive Standards 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...
Standards Matter To ensure products, systems and services operate safely and effectively, we develop standards that address risks while guiding safety, performance, and sustainability.
Autonomous Vehicle Technology ANSI/UL 4600 seeks to specifically address the ability of autonomous products to perform safely and as intended- without human intervention.
Circular Economy and Corporate 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.
International Partnerships 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.
Developing National Standards for Mexico Work continues with partners across North America to help harmonize standards and promulgate UL standards across the Latin American region.
The UN Sustainable Development Goals for 2030 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.