Underwriters Laboratories and Bureau of Indian Standards Sign Memorandum of Understanding Learn about our MOU with the Bureau of Indian Standards, formalizing our agreement to work together for the progress of the standardization system in India. Press Release https://ulse.org/news/underwriters-laboratories-bureau-indian-standards-sign-memorandum-understanding-mou
Cierre del Mes de la Prevención Incendios / Closing of Fire Safety Month Underwriters Laboratories, in collaboration with the National Fire Protection Council (CONAPCI) and the Mexican Association of Automatic Fire Sprinklers (AMRACI), join together during Mexico's fire prevention month to offer a program of virtual conversations on fire risks- and safety measures to avoid them. The event will be held on June 30, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (CDMX time). Event https://ulse.org/events/cierre-del-mes-de-la-prevencion-incendios-closing-fire-safety-month
International Trademark Association Shares Gen Z Insights Study This study found despite 93% of Gen Z saying they have a lot of respect for people’s ideas and creations, 79% bought counterfeit goods within the previous year. News https://ulse.org/news/international-trademark-association-shares-gen-z-insights-study
CDC Provides Information on Counterfeit Respirators During the COVID-19 pandemic, counterfeit personal protective equipment (PPE) flooded the market. Learn about NIOSH-approved respirators and how to spot fakes. News https://ulse.org/news/cdc-provides-information-counterfeit-respirators
Mitigating Hazards to Small Children from Front-Loading Washers and Dryers Children can accidentally trap themselves in front-loading washers and dryers. Read how our safety Standards help to mitigate this and other related dangers. Issue Updates https://ulse.org/standards-and-engagement/standards-matter/mitigating-hazards-small-children-front
Automatic Garage Door Standards: Helping to Keep Families Safe Before today's industry standards existed, children, animals and even adults could get injured and trapped while walking beneath closing doors. Issue Updates https://ulse.org/standards-and-engagement/standards-matter/automatic-garage-door-standards-helping-keep
Helping to Protect People and Their Property with Home Security System Standards Over 2 million home burglaries are reported in the U. S. each year. Read about how Standards for home security systems help protect homes, families and valuables. Issue Updates https://ulse.org/standards-and-engagement/standards-matter/helping-protect-people-and-their-property-home
Portable Generator Standards: Helping to Mitigate Carbon Monoxide Emissions If used incorrectly, generators can pose a risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Learn how UL 2201 limits active CO emissions coming from portable generators. Issue Updates https://ulse.org/standards-and-engagement/standards-matter/portable-generator-standards-helping-mitigate
Sustainability Standards for Hard Surface Cleaners: Helping to Reduce Harmful Emissions Cleaning products can be responsible for exposure to volatile chemicals, which can lead to serious health conditions. Read about how UL 2759 helps to improve indoor air quality. Issue Updates https://ulse.org/standards-and-engagement/standards-matter/sustainability-standards-hard-surface-cleaners
Standards for Carbon Monoxide Alarms: Helping Keep Families Alert in Emergency Situations Carbon Monoxide (CO) is undetectable by humans. Read about how UL 2034 helps CO detectors alert people to the presence of this highly poisonous gas. Issue Updates https://ulse.org/standards-and-engagement/standards-matter/standards-carbon-monoxide-alarms-helping-keep