Video: UL on real-world safety, data centres and lithium-ion battery risks

At NFPA Conference & Expo 2026 in Las Vegas, International Fire & Safety Journal Managing Editor Lewis Tyler speaks with experts from UL about how testing, certification and applied safety science are evolving to address emerging risks. The interviews explore UL’s global approach to market access, the importance of validation and certification, and how manufacturers can build safety into products earlier in the development cycle.

UL experts also discuss the growing challenges posed by data centres, electrification, lithium-ion batteries and increasingly interconnected safety systems, highlighting the importance of evaluating products and technologies in real-world, holistic environments.

UL on real-world safety, data centres and lithium-ion battery risks