The program announced Wednesday will work a lot like Underwriters Laboratories, which puts its UL seal of approval on electrical appliances that meet its standards.

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The center aims to work much like Underwriters Laboratories, which puts its familiar UL seal of approval on electrical appliances that meet its standards.

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All this public service, which began as an effort by insurers (underwriters, that is) to reduce damage claims, earns UL its not-for-profit status.

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