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  • A person sitting cross-legged on a colorful patchwork rug checks their blood sugar level with a glucose meter. They wear a smartwatch and hold the device near their finger. A black case is beside them.

    Reports

    From Implicit Trust to Strategic Advantage: The Role of Standards in Digital Health

  • A man sits in an airplane seat using a laptop, looking concerned at a cartoonish orange creature with multiple eyes sitting beside him. The UL Standards & Engagement logo is in the top left corner.

    Press Release

    Ahead of Holiday Travel Season, New Campaign Warns of Risks Associated with Rechargeable Devices on Planes

  • A person packing clothes into a small suitcase on a wooden table, with an iPad, headphones, and a smartphone nearby, sitting on a yellow couch.

    Reports

    Lithium-Ion Battery Incidents in Aviation: 2024 Data Review

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  • A person holds a ring while another uses a smartphone in front of an open laptop and a coffee cup on a wooden table, suggesting a decision or transaction involving the ring.

    Press Release

    New Report Finds Consumers Rely on an “Implicit Trust Contract” as Digital Health Adoption Accelerates

    Washington, D.C. and Las Vegas, NV – As digital health technologies become embedded in everyday life, a new report from…

  • A green bicycle is in front of a stack of wrapped gifts, including boxes with ribbons, a video game controller, a toy dinosaur, a smartphone, and a virtual reality headset.

    Press Release

    New Report Reveals Holiday Traditions That Carry Hidden Safety Risks—And How to Avoid Them

    New 2025 ULSE report reveals top holiday safety risks—from unsafe gifts to travel hazards—and how consumers can prevent them.

  • A man sits in an airplane seat using a laptop, looking concerned at a cartoonish orange creature with multiple eyes sitting beside him. The UL Standards & Engagement logo is in the top left corner.

    Press Release

    Ahead of Holiday Travel Season, New Campaign Warns of Risks Associated with Rechargeable Devices on Planes

    ULSE has launched a new holiday travel campaign warning passengers about the fire risks of lithium-ion batteries on planes and…

  • A person packing a beige suitcase on a bed with clothes, a hat, headphones, a water bottle, a smartphone, sunglasses, and a jacket laid out nearby. Sunlight streams through a window in the background.

    Media Mention

    Jeff Marootian Speaks with The New York Times on the Hidden Risks Travelers Overlook with Rechargeable Devices

    Jeff Marootian of ULSE highlights how everyday rechargeable devices on planes pose a fire and explosion risk—and why airlines must…

  • Two people stand indoors in a bicycle shop, looking at a row of modern bikes. The woman in a blue sweater and the man in a dark hoodie appear to be discussing one of the bicycles on display.

    Featured News

    NBDA Calls on Industry to Adopt UL E-bike, Battery Standards

    The National Bicycle Dealers Association has joined the growing call for stronger e-bike safety by encouraging the industry to adopt…

  • A busy airport security checkpoint with many travelers in line, carrying luggage. A CNN news banner warns of an uptick in lithium battery fires aboard planes, highlighting FAA safety concerns.

    Media Mention

    CNN Explores Battery Fire Risks In Aviation With Jeff Marootian

    UL Standards & Engagement President and CEO, Jeff Marootian, recently spoke with CNN about the fire risk presented by rechargeable…

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Catie Talenti

UL Standards & Engagement

Media & Strategic Positioning Lead