Advancing safety science for the greater good

With new technology comes new risks. UL Research Institutes' Fire Safety Research Institute is advancing battery safety knowledge to help you use and enjoy your devices, safely.

ULRI's Fire Safety Research Institute advances fire safety knowledge to address the world’s unresolved fire safety risks and emerging dangers. We are committed to sharing our fire safety insights with everyone to advance ULRI’s public safety mission of providing safe living and working environments for people everywhere.

Through advanced fire science, rigorous research, extensive outreach and education in collaboration with our international network of partners, we impart stakeholders with the information, tools and resources that enable them to make better, more fire-safe decisions that ultimately save lives, property and advance our public safety mission.

Why is the Take C.H.A.R.G.E. of Battery Safety message important now?

Because fires involving various lithium-ion battery-powered products have been increasing at an alarming rate in recent years and have resulted in numerous injuries and fatalities. And these fires are fast – so fast that you may only have seconds (not minutes) to escape. Taking C.H.A.R.G.E. of Battery Safety can help you make a life-saving difference in your home.