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Initiatives

Underwriters Laboratories conducts original scientific research and releases information and reports for the benefit of public and private stakeholders.

Partnership agreement signed with Chinese standards development organization

Collaborating to Achieve International Standards Cooperation

We convene roundtable sessions with key leaders from industry, government, consumer groups, and standards bodies to create a roadmap for the development of consistent and effective safety standards.

The Future of Safety Science

The Future of Safety Science

How will we engineer the world to live in sustainable ways with limited resources? Watch this webinar series to learn from experts about solving critical safety issues.

Center for Advancing Safety of Machine Intelligence (CASMI)

Center for Advancing Safety of Machine Intelligence (CASMI)

Learn about the Digital Intelligence Safety Research Institute and Northwestern University's collaboration to create knowledge to develop machine intelligence technologies safely and equitably.

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Standards Matter

To ensure products, systems and services operate safely and effectively, we develop standards that address risks while guiding safety, performance, and sustainability.

Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep

Helping Students Gain Professional Skills in a Real Workplace

As a corporate partner of Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep, we are proud to participate in the work-study program to provide students with a valuable, hands-on internship experience.

Let's Talk! Podcast Series from the Electrochemical Safety Research Institute at Underwriters Laboratories

Let's Talk!

Let’s Talk! is a podcast series hosted by the Electrochemical Safety Research Institute. We learn from scientists, researchers, and experts about specific areas of interest in energy storage.

Getting Started with Electrochemical Safety

Getting Started with Electrochemical Safety

Potentially risky energy storage technologies are everywhere, from consumer products to transportation and grid storage. Learn more about the field of electrochemical safety.

UL 4600 Standards Technical Panel

Presenting the Standard for Safety for the Evaluation of Autonomous Vehicles and Other Products

ANSI/UL 4600 seeks to specifically address the ability of autonomous products to perform safely and as intended- without human intervention.

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December 01, 2021

Anti-Counterfeiting Virtual Research Symposium

Watch anti-counterfeiting researchers discuss health and safety effects of counterfeiting as well as the links between counterfeiting and criminal activities.

3-D Printing

November 13, 2021

Measuring the Chemical Safety Risks of 3D Printing

An Underwriters Laboratories study identified and measured chemical/ultrafine particle emissions from 3D printing technologies to evaluate potential toxicity.

Battery Safety Science Symposium

September 29, 2021

Battery Safety Science Symposium

From new materials studies to safety-related research, look at what the future holds for the battery industry and areas that need to be further explored to make energy storage safer.

Furniture testing

September 08, 2021

Balancing Chemical Safety and Flammability in Furniture

Although they have been used for decades in producing upholstered furniture, some flame retardants can lead to cancer, delayed mental and physical development, advanced puberty, and reduced fertility.

Chinese child wearing face mask in smog

Indoor Air Quality and How Air Pollution Affects Children

Jointly with Duke University, Shanghai Children's Hospital, and Tsinghua University, we researched the influence of air pollutant exposure on the respiratory health of school children in China.

Battery Safety Science Webinar Series

Battery Safety Science Webinar Series

Watch researchers and battery and energy storage professionals come together to share battery safety research and testing insights and exchange ideas.

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Helping Companies Report on Circular Economy and Sustainability Efforts

Companies are making great strides with sustainability, but the impact is often difficult to quantify. Read how we're using Standards to help companies evaluate circular economy efforts.

Automated mobile platforms (AMPs) and robotic arms preparing orders for shipping inside an e-commerce fulfillment center packing warehouse

Introducing the Standard for Safety for Automated Mobile Platforms (AMPs)

Read how UL 3100, the Standard for Safety for Automated Mobile Platforms (AMPs), helps to safely guide the development of automated hardware in industrial environments.