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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.

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.

OSHA announced UL LLC's application for expanding its recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). UL requested to add 14 test standards to its scope, for which OSHA has made a preliminary decision to grant the expansion. In addition, OSHA proposed adding eight new test standards to its program's list and is seeking public comments on these matters until March 10, 2021. Comments and requests can be submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal, with more information available on the OSHA website.

OSHA has announced that FM Approvals LLC is applying for an expansion of its recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This expansion includes five new test standards for its scope of recognition. OSHA also proposes adding a new test standard to the NRTL Program's list, subject to public comment. The public can submit feedback by March 15, 2021, before OSHA makes a final decision.

In this notice, OSHA, part of the Department of Labor, announces that CSA Group Testing & Certification Inc. has applied to expand its recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). OSHA has made a preliminary finding in favor of this application. They are also proposing to add four new testing standards to their list of suitable test standards, asking for public comments on this proposal. Interested parties are invited to submit their comments by March 10, 2021.

OSHA has announced that IAPMO Ventures, LLC is applying to expand its recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). The expansion will include six additional test standards within IAPMO's scope of recognition. The public can submit comments or request additional time to comment by March 10, 2021. OSHA will review the comments and make a recommendation to the Assistant Secretary, who will decide whether to approve the application and publish the final decision in the Federal Register.

OSHA has expanded the recognition of Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This expansion includes adding two new test standards to Intertek's existing scope. Recognition means that OSHA acknowledges Intertek's ability to independently test and certify specific products for safety. The expanded recognition is effective from December 30, 2024, and Intertek must continue to comply with all relevant OSHA requirements.

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.

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) 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.