OSHA has expanded the recognition scope of DEKRA Certification Inc. as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL), effective January 23, 2025. This expansion includes six additional test standards that DEKRA is now authorized to use for testing and certifying products to meet OSHA safety standards. As part of the recognition, DEKRA must comply with specific conditions, including notifying OSHA of any major changes in its operations. The decision was made after DEKRA's application was thoroughly reviewed, and no public comments were received on the proposal.
Simple Explanation
OSHA decided that DEKRA, a company that checks if things are safe, can now test and certify more kinds of products than before. This means they can help make sure more things are safe to use.