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New Article on Digitalization Published in Chinese Standardization Journal

Jessie Guo, regional standards manager in South China, recently published the article, “Digitalization Enhances Standards Service,” in the Chinese journal, Quality and Standardization. Read more about her article.

https://ulse.org/news/new-article-digitalization-published-chinese-standardization-journal

Second Edition of UL 4600 Published

The second edition of UL 4600 is now published, with a number of changes in the requirements to advance the clarity, consistency, depth and breadth of the Standard.

https://ulse.org/standards-and-engagement/presenting-standard-safety-evaluation-autonomous-vehicles/second-edition

Data Science Team Shares Offerings in New White Paper

The Underwriters Laboratories Data Science team published a new white paper on the data science techniques of natural language processing and machine learning. Read how the team aims to advance data access and research through this publication.

https://ulse.org/news/data-science-team-shares-offerings-new-white-paper

Exploring Standardization Opportunities for the Hydrocarbon Sector in Mexico with ASEA

We recently partnered with Agencia de Seguridad, Energía y Ambiente (ASEA), a branch of Mexico’s Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, to collaborate on the development of safety standards in Mexico.

https://ulse.org/ul-standards-engagement/developing-national-standards-mexico/exploring-standardization

Gender-Responsive Standards Development Addressed by Joint Strategic Advisory Group

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) created a Joint Strategic Advisory Group (JSAG) to focus on the development of gender-responsive standards. Read how this JSAG is working to help ensure the specific needs of women are taken into consideration during standards development.

https://ulse.org/news/gender-responsive-standards-development-addressed-joint-strategic-advisory-group

Helping to Reduce Cooking Nuisance Alarms with UL 217, the Standard for Safety for Smoke Alarms

A major update implemented in the eighth edition of UL 217, the Standard for Safety for Smoke Alarms, includes new requirements for a Cooking Nuisance Smoke Test to help prevent cooking nuisance alarms.

https://ulse.org/standards-and-engagement/standards-matter/helping-reduce-cooking-nuisance-alarms-ul-217

Underwriters Laboratories and Michigan State University Formalize Agreement to Work Together Against Counterfeits

We joined forces with the Michigan State University Center for Anti-Counterfeiting and Product Protection (A-CAPP).

https://ulse.org/news/underwriters-laboratories-and-michigan-state-university-formalize-agreement-work-together

Philanthropy News Digest Features Historic Underwriters Laboratories $1.8 Billion Commitment

The article reports on the historic financial commitment Underwriters Laboratories announced along with the launch of a separate Standards and Engagement organization.

https://ulse.org/news/philanthropy-news-digest-features-historic-underwriters-laboratories-18-billion-commitment

Consumer Product Safety Commission Report: Portable Generator UL Standard Can Reduce Risks of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the publication of a staff report that determined UL 2201 would avert nearly 100% of deaths from carbon monoxide poisoning in testing scenarios that were based on CPSC data of fatal incidents with non-compliant generators in enclosed spaces.

https://ulse.org/news/consumer-product-safety-commission-report-portable-generator-ul-standard-can-reduce-risks

Exploring Standards for Thermoplastic-Insulated Wires and Cables With International Partners

We recently held a virtual webinar with our MOU partners at el Instituto Ecuatoriano de Normalización (INEN), the national standards body of Ecuador, to explore collaboration and harmonization opportunities for UL electrical Standards. Read more about the webinar and our MOU partnership.

https://ulse.org/ul-standards-engagement/international-partnerships/exploring-standards-thermoplastic-insulated