Japan's Safety Wizards Seek U.S. Testing Superpowers: OSHA's Next Nod?
Published Date: 4/25/2025
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Summary
OSHA is considering giving Japan Electrical Safety & Environment Technology Laboratories (JET) official approval to test and certify electrical products in the U.S. This means companies using JET for safety checks might see smoother approvals soon. If approved, it could speed up product testing without extra costs or delays.
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JET NRTL Recognition Could Speed Testing
If OSHA grants recognition to Japan Electrical Safety & Environment Technology Laboratories (JET) as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL), companies that use JET for U.S. electrical product safety testing could see smoother approvals and faster testing without extra costs or delays.
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