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Today’s IPO starts a new chapter for UL Solutions. We’re excited for our first day of trading on the NYSE. Learn more about our mission of working for a safer world, and how we use safety science to solve our customers’ challenges every day. https://s.ul.com/3TTv4Te

To highlight the strength of our global work force at UL Solutions, we talked to Mari Marchesi, a co-lead for the Global Inclusion Ambassador Network for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Born in Italy, Marchesi now lives and works in the Netherlands. She is passionate about diversity and learning from her fellow ambassadors. #DEI #ULSolutions Learn more: https://s.ul.com/3zwAHjI

Today, UL Solutions announced the acquisition of TesTneT, an independent hydrogen component and system testing company serving its global customer base from Europe and North America. This enables UL Solutions to help advance the adoption of hydrogen-powered technologies globally. Learn more at: https://s.ul.com/3xDACKw

🗣️♻️ Why are we hearing so much about recycled content lately? Brand owners and #retailers are facing extraordinary pressure to address the environmental and social issues exacerbated by the impact of their products and supply chains. In the meantime, the popularity of green product marketing has caused a rise in the use of substantiated and unsubstantiated eco-claims, making it difficult to differentiate between genuine products with #environmental benefits or attributes and those that aren’t. 🧐 So what exactly is recycled content and how can we verify what is and isn’t recycled? Discover with our latest guide! 👉 https://s.ul.com/4ezG6qb Leave your thoughts in the comments too! ⬇️ ⬇️

On June 26, the European Commission (EC) has opened a consultation for a draft act adding dechlorane plus as a substance subject to certain restrictions under the POP Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2019/1021). Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on persistent organic pollutants implements the EU’s international commitments under the Stockholm Convention on persistent organic pollutants (chemical substances). Following a decision to add dechlorane plus to the Convention, this initiative amends Annex I to the Regulation to include dechlorane plus as a substance subject to certain restrictions. The feedback period shall be open until July 24, 2024. Read additional details here: https://s.ul.com/4eX5IO2 If you have any questions please contact us: https://s.ul.com/4eVIGqM

On June 28, 2024, Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for sustainable products has been published on Official Journal of the European Union. The new Ecodesign for Sustainable Product Regulation (ESPR) repeals the current Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC, which currently only covers energy-related products, to broaden its scope to all products placed on the EU market, whether produced inside or outside the EU. ESPR sets a new sustainability and ecodesign approach enabling the adoption of product-specific measure which will set, according to product category, new requirements including performance requirements, durability, carbon footprint, recycled content, and many more, with a strong focus on product information such as Digital Product Passport, labels, and information requirements. The new Regulation will enter into force on July 18, 2024, and will directly be applicable in all member States. Read additional details here: https://s.ul.com/4bFWBOx If you have any questions please contact us: https://s.ul.com/4cTkkMg

On June 5, the governor of the US State of Connecticut has signed SB No. 292 - An Act Concerning the Use of PFAS in Certain Products. This Act aims to regulate intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in several categories of consumer goods such as (1) Apparel; (2) turnout gear; (3) carpets or rugs; (4) cleaning products; (5) cookware; (6) cosmetic products; (7) dental floss; (8) fabric treatments; (9) children's products; (10) menstruation products; (11) textile furnishings; (12) ski wax; (13) upholstered furniture; or (14) outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions. Read additional details here: https://s.ul.com/4cwzFCQ If you have any questions please contact us: https://s.ul.com/3zzmJxq

Introducing ULTRUS™ software from UL Solutions. ULTRUS software brings together flagship digital offerings to solve complex regulatory, supply chain and sustainability challenges. 🔎 https://s.ul.com/3Lce6vr #ulsolutions #ultrus #sustainability #connectedclarity

The Fifth Edition of the GB MCL was released on June 26, 2024 by the HSE adapting it to the 14th and 15th EU ATPs affecting 88 chemical substances and correcting and removing other chemical entries. Read more about this update: https://s.ul.com/3XVTBdY

On June 7, the European Commission (EC) has drafted a commission delegated regulations on the listing of UV328 and Methoxychlor as prohibited persistent organic pollutants. The draft aims the addition of methoxychlor and UV328 to Annex A of Regulation EU 2019/1021 on persistent organic pollutants. This means these substances shall be prohibited from being imported, exported, produced, and used in the EU save for some specific exemptions: UV 328 • concentration shall be equal to or below 1 mg/kg where they are present in substances, mixtures, or articles • may be used in some specific articles as specified in Annex B Methoxychlor • concentration shall be equal to or below 0.01 mg/kg where they are present in substances, mixtures, or articles Read additional details here: https://s.ul.com/4eN8jtz If you have any questions please contact us: https://s.ul.com/3RXbDIL