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  • 2025-01396 — SGS North America, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 7709
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    In a nutshell, OSHA is letting a company named SGS North America test more things to make sure they are safe, and now they can do this testing in new places around the world, like Germany and Japan. Think of it like SGS getting a big stamp of approval to check if things are safe in more places!

  • 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.

  • 2021-03650 — Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc.: Application for Expansion of Recognition
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11001
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    Bureau Veritas wants to grow bigger and test more things in different places, and they asked OSHA for permission to do this. OSHA thinks it's a good idea but wants to hear what people have to say before they make a final decision.

  • 2024-31343 — DEKRA Certification Inc.: Application for Expansion of Recognition
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 106601
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    OSHA is thinking about letting DEKRA, a company that checks if things are safe, have more jobs to do, and they want to know what people think about this before making a final choice.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 2024-31021 — 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.