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Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) is a U.S. privately owned and operated, independent, third party product safety testing and certification organization. Based in Northbrook, Illinois, UL develops standards and test procedures for products, materials, components, assemblies, tools and equipment, chiefly dealing with product safety. UL also evaluates and certifies the efficiency of a company’s business processes through its management system registration programs. Additionally, UL analyzes drinking and other clean water samples through its drinking water laboratory in South Bend, Indiana.

Is your couch giving you cancer?

Source: NewsTarget - Natural Health & Wellness News

(NaturalNews) You may not be aware of it, but hidden in your clothing, furniture and even electronics are toxic flame retardant chemicals that are increasingly being linked to neurological damage, endocrine disruption and cancer. And in a ...
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UL Warns of Another Unauthorized Certification Mark

UL Warns of Another Unauthorized Certification Mark
Underwriters Laboratories has announced that another Chinese company has counterfeited the UL mark on video game...
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Xantrex: 3 inverter installation tips

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Memorial Day Kicks Off Official Grilling Season

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The scene is typical: Mom comes home after a long day at work and dreads heating up the kitchen to prepare dinner. Dad is cranky and starved - and the kids have worked up voracious appetites after their day of swimming in the pool that just op ...
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In a pickle: How to prevent a grill fire

Source: She Knows

Memorial Day marks the beginning of the summer grilling season, which lasts through Labor Day. With it come burgers and family get-togethers, but also safety hazards. Before you turn on the grill, protect your family and home with these simple tips. Don' ...
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UL Encourages "Safety First Attitude" this Summer to Help Reduce 2.3 Million Child Emergency Room Visits

Source: PR Newswire

NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The sun is out, the water is cool and the little ones will soon be enjoying summer vacation. That means a growing number of parents are considering their backyards and local b ...
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Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Certifies BYD's Asia Testing Center and First 250 KW Solar Inverter

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Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a global leader in safety testing and certifications, and BYD Ltd Company signed a strategic cooperation agreement in ceremonies at BYD’s Shenzhen headquarters today. Chairman and BYD President, Chuanfu Wang and Vice Presi ...
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LevelGuard(R) Fluid Control Products Announces New Sump Pump Switch Products

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WHEATON, IL–(Marketwire – May 23, 2012) – TouchSensor™ Technologies, a division of Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: MEI), a global developer of custom engineered and application specific products and solutions, annou ...
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Examining the Business Case and Value of Smart Meters and the Smart Grid

Source: environmental-expert.com

May 23, 2012 (CHICAGO) -- As smart grid buildout moves forward, stakeholders are keen to see concrete results from their investments to date. Regulators and utility executives are looking to justify their ...
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Lightning Safety Initiative Provides Critical Resources for Recreational Facilities to Protect Against Nature's Underrated Risk

Source: PR Newswire

New website connects facilities and patrons with educational materials TAMPA, Fla., May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) and the Lightning Safety Alliance (LSA) are joining forces to lau ...
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