OSHA Expands TUV Rheinland's Product Testing Scope
Published Date: 3/11/2026
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Summary
OSHA just gave TUV Rheinland of North America the green light to test and certify even more products by expanding their official recognition. This means TUV can now handle an extra test standard starting March 11, 2026, helping businesses get safer products approved faster. If you rely on product safety testing, this update could speed things up without extra costs.
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2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
TUV Can Certify Automated Mobile Platforms
If you are a business that makes or uses automated mobile platforms, TUV Rheinland of North America can now test and certify products to the UL 3100 standard (Automated Mobile Platforms). This expanded Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) recognition is effective March 11, 2026, and products approved by TUV can be used to meet OSHA standards that require third-party testing and certification.
Recognition Limited to OSHA-Mandated Tests
The expanded recognition for TUV Rheinland only covers equipment and materials for which OSHA standards require third-party testing and certification. If UL 3100 also covers products that OSHA does not require to be third-party tested, those products are not included in TUV's NRTL scope of recognition.
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