Learn why airlines ask about lithium-ion batteries in luggage and how to safely travel with devices like smartphones, laptops, and vapes. Explore tips to prevent fire hazards and safety guidelines for flying with lithium-ion batteries.

Gender-responsive standards are developed with consideration of the physical and physiological differences between genders - including grip strength, physical dimensions, skinfold thickness, and body fat percentage - and they feature technical requirements that address these differences. While gender is not relevant to all standards, it should be considered if the standard focuses on a product, component, or system that is used by people.

In 2023, Accessibility Standards Canada and UL Standards & Engagement signed a Memorandum of Understanding that aims to improve the coordination between both organizations and help influence accessibility standards across Canada and the United States of America.

An estimated 1.3 billion people, or 16% of the world’s population, have a disability and the number is increasing each year, driving UL Standards & Engagement’s commitment to creating a safe and accessible environment for all. Read how we're working to advance accessibility through standards development.