Visit UL's COVID-19 Support and Service Center Industries Services Insights News Events About UL Resources Councils UL Advisory Councils are an active and critical part of a broader system that advances our safety mission. Home About UL Councils The real-world experience and diverse perspectives of council members enables us to identify and pursue new safety challenges arising from product and technology innovations, as well as transformations in how products and environments are constructed, operated and consumed. This advice and guidance informs our scientific research, key initiatives and safety solutions. UL council members are volunteers who are passionate about public safety. Council membership is comprised of distinguished experts from a wide range of government agencies, consumer groups, scientific and educational institutions and industry organizations. To be appointed as a member of a UL council is recognition of expertise, integrity and a commitment to furthering public safety. Electrical Council Formed in 1913, the Electrical Council advises us on opportunities to support and further safety with the electrical authority and inspection community. Membership includes authorities having jurisdiction, independent experts, federal government officials and insurance representatives. Fire Council For more than 100 years, the Fire Council has advised us on safety performance requirements for fire suppression equipment, fire resistance, building designs, fire and smoke detector equipment and building materials. Membership includes academic experts, building officials, federal government agencies, fire service members, independent fire safety experts and the insurance industry. Field Advisory Council Since 1976 the Field Advisory Council has provided expertise and advice to us for inspection and market surveillance programs aimed at maintaining the integrity of UL’s services. Membership includes manufacturers, retailers, professional societies, trade groups, distributors, insurance, government and academia. Security Council Formed in 1921, the Security Council provides a forum to advise us on safety considerations relative to the development, use and application of security and property protection products. Membership includes representatives from the insurance industry, law enforcement, corporate security, federal government and academia. Consumer Advisory Council Formed in 1967, the Consumer Advisory Council guides us on safety considerations for consumer goods, as well as public education for the safe use of consumer products. Membership includes representatives of academia, insurance and government agencies, home economists, public safety officials, retailers and consumer media. Energy Council Formed in 2014, the Energy Council provides expertise and guidance on key safety issues for the energy industry. Membership includes constituents from research institutes and universities, regulators and authorities having jurisdiction, investors, insurance companies and service firms. In addition, representatives from throughout the energy value chain of generation, distribution, transmission and consumption are included in membership. Health Sciences Council Formed in 2012, the Health Sciences Council advises us on emerging safety needs in the health sciences field. Membership includes individuals representing academia, federal government agencies, professional societies, trade groups, consultants, insurance and other related categories. Share: GET IN TOUCH Have questions, need specifics? Let's get this conversation started. Contact us HELP AND SUPPORT How can we help? Visit help center CAREERS Working at UL Global Job Search US Job Search HELP AND SUPPORT Help Center Tools, Apps and Databases Report a Concern CONTACT CENTER Contact Us Manage Your Subscriptions Locations CHOOSE A REGION Choose a region Select a regional website Argentina (Español) Australia (English) Brazil (Português) Canada (English) Canadá (Français Canadien) China (简体中文) Colombia (Español) Denmark (English) France (English) France (Français) Germany (Deutsch) Germany (English) Hong Kong (繁體中文) India (English) Italy (English) Italy (Italiano) Japan (日本語) Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (English) Korea (한국어) Mexico (English) Mexico (Español) New Zealand (English) Spain (English) Spain (Español) Taiwan (繁體中文) United Kingdom (English) United States (English) UL Logo UL and the UL logo are trademarks of UL LLC ©2021. All rights reserved. Online Policies About Cookies Data Subject Access Request Portal LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Instagram Youtube Cookies on UL We use cookies to personalize content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyze our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners.Learn more Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies