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OSHA has officially decided to expand the recognition of SGS North America, Inc., allowing it to operate as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) at six new testing sites. These sites are located in Belgium, Japan, Germany, Taiwan, and Korea, with one new testing standard also included in the expansion. The decision follows thorough reviews and applications by SGS, with conditions requiring SGS to notify OSHA about any major changes in its operations. The recognition ensures that SGS can perform testing and certification of products to meet OSHA standards.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), part of the U.S. Department of Labor, has officially expanded the recognition of Applied Research Laboratories of South Florida, LLC (ARL) as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This expansion allows ARL to cover two additional test standards, enabling them to perform independent safety testing and certification for specific products. ARL must comply with OSHA conditions and report any significant changes in operations or personnel. The decision is effective as of January 15, 2021, following a thorough review process and a public comment period that yielded no responses.

OSHA has announced that SolarPTL, LLC. is seeking to renew its status as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This recognition means SolarPTL can conduct independent safety testing and certify products for compliance with OSHA standards. The agency is inviting public comments on the renewal application by February 18, 2021. OSHA will make a final decision after reviewing comments and assessing the application against the set standards.

OSHA has announced its final decision to expand the scope of recognition for QAI Laboratories, Ltd. as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This decision allows QAI to include twenty-one additional test standards in its scope. OSHA concluded that QAI meets the necessary requirements after examining their applications and capability. This recognition enables QAI to continue testing and certifying specific products, ensuring they meet safety standards.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced the applications of MET Laboratories, Inc., for expanding their recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This expansion would allow MET to include four additional test standards in their scope. OSHA is also proposing to add two new test standards to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards. The public is invited to submit comments about these expansions and proposals by February 5, 2021.

OSHA has announced that Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc. is applying to expand its recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This expansion would allow Bureau Veritas to add two new testing sites in Taiwan and China, as well as twenty-one additional test standards to their scope of recognition. The application has been reviewed and OSHA has made a preliminary finding supporting the expansion. The public is invited to comment on whether Bureau Veritas meets the necessary requirements before a final decision is made.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced that the CSA Group Testing & Certification Inc. has applied to expand its recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). The expansion would add one test standard to their scope of recognition. OSHA has made a preliminary finding supporting this application and invites public comments regarding whether CSA meets relevant requirements. Comments are due by January 15, 2025, and the final decision will be published in the Federal Register.

OSHA has officially decided to expand the recognition of CSA Group Testing & Certification Inc. as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This expansion allows CSA to include one additional test standard in its scope of recognition. CSA must follow certain guidelines, including notifying OSHA about significant changes in its operations and adhering to all conditions of its recognition. The decision is effective as of January 23, 2025.

OSHA has announced that TUV SUD America, Inc. (TUVAM) has applied to expand its recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This would allow TUVAM to include eight additional test standards in their scope of recognition. OSHA found TUVAM's application acceptable, although it is not a final approval, and is inviting public comments until February 18, 2021. After considering public input, the Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health will make the final decision on the application.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced that DEKRA Certification Inc. is seeking to expand its recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This expansion would allow DEKRA to test and certify products under six additional test standards. OSHA is inviting public comments on whether DEKRA meets the necessary requirements for this expanded recognition, with a deadline for submissions set for January 14, 2025. The final decision will be made by the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health and published in the Federal Register.