OSHA Expands Recognition Scope for UL LLC as Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a final decision to expand the scope of recognition for UL LLC as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). NRTLs are third-party organizations accredited by OSHA to test and certify products for workplace safety compliance under OSHA standards. This expansion allows UL LLC to test and certify additional categories of equipment or products beyond those previously covered under its existing NRTL recognition. Manufacturers seeking OSHA-compliant product certification for the newly added categories may now use UL LLC's testing services. The decision follows OSHA's established review process for NRTL recognition expansions, which includes evaluation of the applicant laboratory's technical competence, equipment, and procedures for the requested test standards. This notice serves as the official public record of OSHA's final ruling on the expansion application.
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Key Changes
- OSHA issues final decision expanding UL LLC's NRTL recognition to cover additional product or equipment test standards
- UL LLC is now authorized to test and certify products in newly added categories for OSHA workplace safety compliance
- Manufacturers in affected product categories gain an additional accredited certification pathway via UL LLC
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What this law requires
Manufacturers seeking OSHA-compliant product certification for newly added product categories must use testing services from OSHA-recognized NRTLs, including UL LLC for its expanded scope of recognition
UL LLC must maintain technical competence, equipment, and procedures consistent with OSHA standards for all product categories within its expanded NRTL recognition scope
UL LLC must conduct testing and certification activities only within the scope of recognition categories officially expanded by OSHA in this final decision