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  • 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

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    Reports

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

  • A cargo airplane is being loaded with freight using a conveyor belt vehicle at an airport. A worker in a reflective vest manages the process. The sky is cloudy and other cargo is visible nearby.

    Reports

    Rising Incidents, Shifting Responsibility: Lithium Batteries in the Aviation Cargo Supply Chain

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  • A woman and a young girl sit on a bed, smiling and packing clothes into an open suitcase together, with large windows in the background letting in natural light.

    Reports

    Lithium-Ion Battery Incidents in Aviation: 2025 Data Review

  • A cargo airplane is being loaded with freight using a conveyor belt vehicle at an airport. A worker in a reflective vest manages the process. The sky is cloudy and other cargo is visible nearby.

    Reports

    Rising Incidents, Shifting Responsibility: Lithium Batteries in the Aviation Cargo Supply Chain

  • 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

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  • A close-up of the underside of a white electronic device, showing an open battery compartment with a round CR2032 coin cell battery partially exposed and a removed cover next to it.

    Expert Perspectives

    Button Battery and Coin Cell Battery Standards: Helping to Guard Against Accidental Ingestion

    ULSE has established requirements in UL 4200A, the Standard for Products Incorporating Button Batteries or Coin Cell Batteries, which help…

  • A person pulls the starter cord of an orange portable generator on grass, with a small white shed in the background.

    Expert Perspectives

    Your Generator Could Save You During a Storm–but Ignoring Safety Guidelines Can Have Deadly Consequences

    UL Standards & Engagement shares guidance on safe generator use, carbon monoxide protection, and choosing the right portable generator for…

  • Young man wearing a backward cap sits at a desk, writing in a notebook while looking at a laptop screen in a home office or study room.

    Expert Perspectives

    Before You Unpack: The College Safety Checklist Every Student Needs

    As students prepare for life on campus, a few simple safety checks can help reduce risks related to fire, carbon…

  • A man in a suit, wearing wireless earbuds, works on a laptop at his seat on an airplane.

    Expert Perspectives

    Aviation Safety in a Rechargeable Society: Avoiding a Potential Crisis in the Cabin

    As society becomes increasingly dependent on rechargeable technology, passengers are traveling with more battery-powered devices than ever before. The types of devices entering…

  • A man and a child smile at each other while packing a suitcase. The man holds a tablet, and the child excitedly holds travel documents and a boarding pass in a bright, sunlit room.

    Press Release

    New Report Shows Battery Incidents on Passenger Flights Continue to Rise

    UL Standards & Engagement released the Lithium-ion Battery Incidents in Aviation: 2025 Data Review highlighting that incidents are rising, portable…

  • A man in a cap and coat uses a fire extinguisher on a burning stack of wooden crates elevated on brick supports, in front of a wooden fence.

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    Chicago History Museum and UL Research Institutes, UL Standards & Engagement and UL Solutions Announce New Exhibition Installation Showcasing the Origins of Safety Science

    UL Standards & Engagement, UL Research Institutes, and UL Solutions are featured in the Chicago History Museum to showcase the…

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Catie Talenti

UL Standards & Engagement

Media & Strategic Positioning Lead