Intertek Applies to Expand Workplace Safety Testing Role
Published Date: 4/25/2025
Notice
Summary
Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. wants to grow its role as a trusted safety tester recognized by OSHA. This means more products could get checked by Intertek to keep workers safe. If approved, businesses using Intertek’s testing might see faster approvals, with no extra costs announced yet.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Potential Faster Safety Testing Approvals
OSHA received Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc.'s application to expand its recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). If OSHA grants the expansion, businesses that use Intertek for required product testing might see faster approvals of tested products; the notice states no extra testing costs were announced.
More Products Checked to Support Worker Safety
OSHA published Intertek's application to expand its role as a recognized safety tester, which could allow more products to be checked by Intertek to help keep workers safe. If approved, the expansion would increase the number of products eligible for Intertek testing under OSHA's NRTL program.
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