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New Cybersecurity Requirements: Radio Equipment Directive

Learn more about Article 3.3 of the European Commission’s Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU (RED) and address radio-specific device requirements ranging from common interfaces to cybersecurity.

UL is now a EU Notified Body and U.K.Approved Body for Gas Appliances Regulation

Due to the restoration of custom requirements after the separation of the United Kingdom (Great Britain and Northern Ireland) from the European Union, exporting regulations to Great Britain (Wales, England and Scotland) have changed. 

Helping Southern European Manufacturers Go to Market

Getting products to their target markets faster is a high priority for manufacturers, especially during uncertain economic times. Driven by growing customer expectations and UL’s deep understanding of industry needs and requirements, UL’s location in Carugate, Italy, will expand to further support to manufacturers in the southern European region. This will provide convenience and capability… read more

UL Recognizes iSiCHECK as First Smart Badge to Achieve IoT Security Rating

Press release Northbrook, Ill. – February 16, 2021 – UL, the global safety science leader, today announced that iSiCHECK is the first smart badge to be recognized for achieving UL’s IoT Security Rating. This Bronze level rating, as evaluated by UL, demonstrates that the iSiCHECK smart badge uses industry best practices for Internet of Things… read more

Full Compliance for Commercial and Professional Refrigeration

With broad business intelligence and a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape, UL, the global safety science leader, helps thousands of manufacturers make informed decisions to demonstrate the safety and compliance of their products, deliver high-quality and high-performing devices, and enhance sustainability. We provide independent, comprehensive certification, testing and verification services at state-of-the-art laboratories for… read more

Things to Know About ISO 14971, 3rd Edition

Medical device manufacturers need to identify the hazards associated with their products in order to estimate, evaluate and control the associated risks and monitor the effectiveness of the controls. ISO 14971 provides guidance for the application of risk management for medical devices. In order to comply with standard IEC 60601-1 Edition 3.1 2012-08: Medical electrical… read more

UL Expands Frankfurt Laboratory to Advance Electric Vehicle Charging Safety

Neu-Isenburg, Germany – Nov. 17, 2020 – UL, a leading global safety science company, officially announced today the expansion of its Frankfurt – Neu-Isenburg facility for testing and certification of new electric vehicle (EV) charging. Representing one of the most important EV charging testing footprints in Europe, the facility addresses the growing demand for DC fast charging… read more

UL’s European Lighting Laboratory Receives Accreditation to Test Street Lighting Products for Import to Saudi Arabia

Press release Northbrook, Illinois – September 10, 2020 – UL, a leading global safety science company, today announced that its lighting laboratory in Carugate, Italy, located in metro Milan, is the first testing, inspection and certification facility in Europe to receive accreditation from the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) to perform tests related… read more

UL Helps Advance LED Lighting Innovations

Press release Northbrook, Illinois, July 31, 2020 – UL, a leading global safety science company, today announced that its lighting laboratory in Carugate, Italy, located in metro Milan, has received accreditation from the Digital Illumination Interface Alliance (DiiA) to be a Digital Addressable Lighting Interface (DALI) protocol test house. As an international standard for a… read more

Live Video Stream Customer Testing Facility (CTF) Accreditation