UL, a third-party safety science organization in the United States, provides regulatory compliance testing and certification support for wireless communication devices and other products not only in Japan but also in countries around the world. As part of this business, we have launched certification testing services for next-generation communication core technology, specifically for models equipped with Time Average Power Control (TAS), at our headquarters EMC testing laboratory in Ise City, Mie Prefecture. With the increasing number of products equipped with TAS to comply with human exposure standards for evolving communication technologies, this technology, also known as time-averaged power control, reduces the average output of radio waves by varying the transmission state without compromising communication quality. Compliance testing for radio wave regulations in various countries for products equipped with TAS could not be conducted with conventional measurement equipment; however, we have now introduced new testing facilities capable of measuring TAS-equipped devices and have commenced certification testing services for these models. In addition to existing radio wave utilization equipment, we will provide regulatory compliance testing services for radio wave utilization devices, including those equipped with TAS, and will continue to expand our certification coverage to North America (FCC, ISED), Europe (CE Marking), Japan (Radio Law), and beyond.

UL has made advancements in high-capacity and high-energy density batteries, expanding their applications to e-mobility products such as electric assist bicycles, and contributing to the improvement of safety for these batteries and related products. On April 8, 2021, UL implemented capital investments, including two medium-sized explosion-proof chambers for testing high-capacity batteries at its headquarters in Ise City, Mie Prefecture, and launched comprehensive testing and certification services, including customized testing and reliability testing. In addition to the battery certification services for consumer products that UL has been providing at its Japan location, it will now also be able to handle testing and certification for high-energy density and high-capacity batteries.

At UL, in order to respond quickly to transition plans, we support manufacturers in their transition to the new standards by offering advisory services in addition to our regular certification services, as introduced below. Please feel free to contact us. Selection of Applicable Test Items Target: Those who are starting to prepare for IEC 62368-1:2018 (3rd Edition) After confirming the product structure, we will select the applicable test items (tests will not be conducted). Additionally, you can choose the following optional services: 1. Learn about the changes from IEC 62368-1:2014 (2nd Edition) 2. Understand the materials and information required for certification when transitioning to IEC 62368-1:2018 (3rd Edition) Advisory Services Target: All customers We can provide various content based on your requests. For example, we can offer explanations of key points of IEC 62368-1 using your products, simulate test methods, and provide explanations tailored to your needs. Individual Seminars Target: All customers These can be customized in combination with advisory services or according to other requests.

In response to requests from many customers, we have launched the EMC and wireless testing virtual witnessing service. It is now possible to replace the in-person witnessing tests usually conducted at UL testing facilities with virtual witnessing tests utilizing teleconferencing systems and cameras such as smart glasses. Customers can conduct witnessing tests from their devices as if they were actually present at the testing facility.

UL Japan, Inc. (Headquarters: Ise City, Mie Prefecture, hereinafter referred to as UL Japan) will begin offering human exposure testing services for automotive equipment starting today, September 2 (Monday). In recent years, hybrid and electric vehicles have become more widespread, and it is expected that vehicles equipped with rechargeable energy storage systems will become more common in the future. In such vehicles, it is increasingly important to ensure that the electromagnetic waves emitted by onboard equipment do not adversely affect the human body, making compliance with ICNIRP guidelines essential. We have introduced the "ELT-400 Magnetic Field Exposure Level Tester" and the "Magnetic Field Measurement System 7904A-201" from the German company Narda S.T.S. This system allows for time-domain evaluation while simultaneously displaying the time variation of the magnetic field and enabling frequency analysis. The "ELT-400" alone could only perform relative measurements and magnetic field strength measurements in accordance with ICNIRP guidelines, but with the introduction of the "7904A-201," it is now possible to analyze occupancy conditions at specific frequencies as required by JASO TP-13002:2013.

A next-generation mobility building equipped with two EHV chambers will be constructed at the Kashima EMC Testing Laboratory in Katori City, Chiba Prefecture. UL is strengthening its safety compliance and service business to support CASE (Connected, Autonomous, Shared, and Electric) initiatives under the slogan "Connecting the Future of Cars." The services at the next-generation mobility building are scheduled to begin in January 2020, which will enable EMC testing in accordance with "CISPR 25:2016 Ed.4 Annex I" and "ISO 11452-2 Ed.3 Clause 8," thereby improving customer convenience. In October 2016, a new evaluation method for automotive components for EVs/HVs was added to the international standard "CISPR 25:2016 Ed.4 Annex I." This necessitated EMC testing under real load conditions simulating driving. In January 2019, similar tests were also added to "ISO 11452-2 Ed.3 Clause 8" and "GB/T 36282-2018." To meet the increasing domestic demand, the decision was made to construct the next-generation mobility building at the Kashima EMC Testing Laboratory.

UL Japan has established a reliability testing lab specialized in automotive equipment at its Ise headquarters, which began operations on April 8, 2019. With the introduction of new testing equipment, it is now possible to conduct environmental and durability tests required for automotive equipment (such as temperature and humidity, vibration and shock, saltwater corrosion, waterproofing and dustproofing tests, etc.), enabling compliance with a wide range of testing requirements in the automotive industry, including IEC/ISO international standards, environmental testing standards from the Japan Automobile Engineers Association, and unique standards from domestic and international automotive manufacturers. By combining the knowledge and testing capabilities developed through the establishment of safety standards and safety certification with over 15 years of experience in providing EMC services for automotive equipment, we offer reliability testing services specifically tailored for automotive equipment.