NBK Lobby

Initiatives

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

Computer screen view during group video call with multiethnic colleagues

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.

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

November 15, 2021

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.

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.

Getting Started with Electrochemical Safety

August 20, 2021

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.

The Future of Safety Science

August 04, 2021

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.

Man examining plastic pellets in a processing/recycling facility

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.

Anti-Counterfeiting research

Anti-Counterfeiting Research

Learn about the research devoted to understanding and preventing the pervasive and constant threat counterfeiting poses to people, economies and environments.

Father and son in kitchen with tablet, surrounded by technology and appliances

Standards Matter

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

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.

People seated around a conference table in a futuristic office setting

Modernizing Our Approach to Standards Development

By optimizing our approach to standards development, we continue to drive safety through standardization and quickly adapt to the rapidly changing and advancing world around us.

person using microwave

Partnering to Help Reduce Microwave-Related Scald Injuries on Small Children

A proposed requirement to UL 923, the Standard for Microwave Cooking Appliances, would ultimately make the units more difficult for small children to open.

February 23, 2021

International IP Crime Investigators College (IIPCIC)

Learn about combating transnational IP crime and how this interactive online training platform operated between INTERPOL and Underwriters Laboratories helps.

Two women sitting at a laptop computer

January 27, 2021

Webinars Illustrate the Science of Underwriters Laboratories

These webinars provide professionals, educators and students with the tools necessary to take full advantage of Underwriters Laboratories world-class research.

Solar panels with control panel in the foreground

December 10, 2020

Addressing Potential Firefighting Hazards Around Photovoltaic Systems

ANSI/CAN/UL 3741: Standard for Safety for Photovoltaic Hazard Control intends to reduce the risk of electrical shock to first responders from damaged solar panel systems.

A male electrician inspects and electrical control panel.

December 03, 2020

Supporting Electrical Safety Through Improving the Legibility of Critical Information

Learn about guidance regarding the display of critical installation and safety information as well as how to help assure the legibility of this information over time.