OSHA Expands TUV Rheinland's Safety Testing Scope
Published Date: 1/23/2025
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Summary
OSHA just gave TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc. a bigger thumbs-up as a trusted testing lab! This means they can now test and certify more products to keep workers safe. If you’re a business relying on their services, expect smoother approvals and possibly faster product launches—no extra costs announced yet.
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1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More Testing Capacity for Product Approval
OSHA expanded TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc.'s recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). If you run a business that uses TUV Rheinland for product testing and certification, they can now test and certify a broader range of products, which may make approvals smoother and could speed product launches; no new costs are announced in this notice.
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