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  • 2024-31020 — UL LLC: Grant of Expansion of Recognition
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 105634
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    OSHA has expanded its recognition of UL LLC, allowing UL to include an additional test site in Uiwang, South Korea, as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This decision follows an application from UL and an on-site review conducted by OSHA that addressed any nonconformances. The expansion means UL can now perform product testing and certification at the new site, with conditions that require UL to notify OSHA of any significant changes to its operations. This expansion is effective from December 27, 2024.

    Simple Explanation

    UL got a special approval from the safety group OSHA so they can test more things in South Korea, like new toys at a new lab. They have to tell OSHA if they make big changes, and follow the rules to keep the approval.

  • 2024-31342 — TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc.: Application for Expansion of Recognition
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 106603
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    OSHA has announced that TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc. is applying to expand its recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) to include an additional testing site in Taiwan. This recognition shows that TUV Rheinland meets the standards for safety testing and certification of certain products. OSHA is seeking public comments on this preliminary approval and will make a final decision after considering all feedback. Comments must be submitted by January 14, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    TUV Rheinland of North America wants to use a new place in Taiwan to help check if products are safe, and they are asking for permission to do so. People can tell OSHA what they think about this plan by January 14, 2025.

  • 2024-31021 — Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 106600
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    When a company checks if toys or gadgets are safe for kids to use, they have to be really good at it, like Intertek, which got a new thumbs-up from a big safety boss to test even more things safely.

  • 2021-00502 — QAI Laboratories, Ltd. Applications for Expansion of Recognition
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 2701
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    OSHA decided to let QAI Laboratories test and certify more kinds of things to make sure they're safe, like a big helper seal of approval. They think QAI is good at this job but didn't say exactly how they checked, which might make some people wonder.

  • 2025-01567 — TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8053
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    OSHA has announced the expansion of recognition for TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc. (TUVRNA), allowing them to add a new testing site in Taiwan as part of their Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) scope. This expansion, which takes effect on January 23, 2025, enables TUVRNA to conduct product testing and certification at the new location, provided they comply with specific standards and conditions set by OSHA. TUVRNA must notify OSHA of any significant changes in its operations or ownership and continue to adhere to all regulatory requirements.

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine a toy store gets permission to open a new section. This means it can now check if new toys are safe to play with, just like it does in its other sections. A group called OSHA has allowed TUV Rheinland to do the same by letting it check and certify products in Taiwan, as long as they follow the rules.

  • 2021-02210 — TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc.: Applications for Expansion of Recognition
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8041
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is announcing that TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc. has applied to expand their recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory. This expansion involves adding fourteen more test standards to the scope of their recognized capabilities. OSHA is currently reviewing the applications and is seeking public comments on whether TUV Rheinland meets the requirements for this recognition expansion. Comments and requests for more time to comment should be submitted by February 18, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine a group called TUV Rheinland wants to do more kinds of safety tests to make sure things are safe to use. A very important safety department is checking to see if they should be allowed, and they want people’s thoughts on it before they decide.

  • 2021-02209 — SolarPTL, LLC.: Request for Renewal of Recognition
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8042
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    OSHA is thinking about letting SolarPTL, a company that checks if things are safe to use, continue to do its job. They are asking people to share their thoughts on this before making a final decision.

  • 2021-03653 — UL LLC: Applications for Expansion of Recognition and Proposed Modification to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10998
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    OSHA is thinking about letting a company called UL check more things to make sure they're safe, and they want to add some new rules for checking stuff. They are asking people to tell them what they think about this idea by March 10, 2021.

  • 2024-31245 — QPS Evaluation Services, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 106602
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    OSHA has announced that QPS Evaluation Services, Inc. will expand its role as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This expansion includes adding five new test standards to what QPS is authorized to handle. OSHA's decision was based on a thorough review of QPS's application and capabilities, with no public comments opposing the expansion. The expansion is effective as of December 30, 2024, and QPS must follow specific conditions and report any changes in its operations.

    Simple Explanation

    OSHA has decided to let QPS Evaluation Services, Inc. do more tests on things to make sure they are safe. They checked QPS carefully and no one disagreed with this decision.

  • 2025-01571 — DEKRA Certification Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8054
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    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.

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