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November 05, 2025 09:00 ET | Source: UL Standards & Engagement

New Report Reveals Holiday Traditions That Carry Hidden Safety Risks—And How to Avoid Them

Washington, D.C., Nov. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UL Standards & Engagement today released new data from its annual Holiday Safety Guide, offering timely advice to help consumers navigate the...
October 28, 2025 09:00 ET | Source: UL Standards & Engagement

Ahead of Holiday Travel Season, New Campaign Warns of Risks Associated with Rechargeable Devices on Planes

Washington, D.C., Oct. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As millions of Americans prepare for a record holiday travel season, UL Standards & Engagement announced a new passenger education campaign...
August 05, 2025 09:33 ET | Source: UL Standards & Engagement

UL Standards & Engagement Selected by the Standards Council of Canada to Lead Wildfire Resilience Efforts

Ottawa, Canada, Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, UL Standards & Engagement announced that it has been selected by the Standards Council of Canada to create a portfolio of...
June 25, 2025 09:00 ET | Source: UL Standards & Engagement

New Data Shows Battery Incidents on Aircraft Rose 15% Over Five Years

Washington, D.C., June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, UL Standards & Engagement released the Lithium-ion Battery Incidents in Aviation: 2024 Data Review highlighting the risk of thermal...
May 06, 2025 09:00 ET | Source: UL Standards & Engagement

New Report: State-by-State Assessment of Carbon Monoxide Risks

Washington, D.C., May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, UL Standards & Engagement released its inaugural U.S. State CO Risk Assessment Report, evaluating U.S. states’ preparedness to prevent...
March 20, 2025 09:00 ET | Source: UL Standards & Engagement

New Report: E-mobility Fires Cost NYC Nearly $520 Million From 2019 to 2023

Washington, D.C., March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, UL Standards & Engagement released an analysis quantifying the economic, human, and community toll that deadly e-mobility fires have...
January 29, 2025 09:00 ET | Source: UL Standards & Engagement

UL Standards & Engagement Announces Jeff Marootian as New President and CEO

Evanston, Ill., Jan. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today UL Standards & Engagement announced Jeff Marootian as its new president and CEO effective February 3, 2025. Marootian brings more than two...
December 18, 2024 10:00 ET | Source: UL Standards & Engagement

New Report Shows Airline Cabin Crew Have High Concern of Lithium-Ion Battery Risks Amid Passenger Awareness Gap

Washington, D.C., Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, UL Standards & Engagement released a first-of-its-kind report revealing airline cabin crew awareness and perceptions of lithium-ion...
November 07, 2024 09:00 ET | Source: UL Standards & Engagement

Report Spotlights Gifting, Cooking, Decorating, and Traveling Safety Risks and Ways to Avoid Unnecessary Stressors this Holiday Season

Washington, D.C., Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, UL Standards & Engagement released its second annual Holiday Safety Guide outlining key safety considerations prompted by behavioral...
September 09, 2024 07:12 ET | Source: UL Standards & Engagement

New Data: Battery Thermal Runaway Incidents on Board Passenger and Cargo Aircraft Hit Record High as Passengers Remain Largely Unaware of Risks

Washington, D.C., Sept. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, UL Standards & Engagement released a report showing a 28% increase in battery thermal runaway incidents – a record high – on aircraft...