Testing Firm Voluntarily Exits US Safety Certification
Published Date: 4/1/2026
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Summary
TÜV SÜD Product Services GmbH decided to stop being a nationally recognized testing lab as of March 5, 2026. This means they won’t do official safety testing anymore, but their certifications are moving over to TÜV SÜD America, Inc. If you work with their testing services, expect this change to take effect immediately with no extra costs announced.
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TÜV SÜD Product Services ends NRTL status
TÜV SÜD Product Services GmbH voluntarily terminated its recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) effective March 5, 2026. If you relied on that company for OSHA-recognized product safety testing, its NRTL status ended on that date.
Certifications transferred to TÜV SÜD America
TÜV SÜD Product Services GmbH transferred its existing certifications to TÜV SÜD America, Inc., effective March 5, 2026. If your product certifications were held by TÜV SÜD Product Services GmbH, they were moved to TÜV SÜD America, Inc. on that date.
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