OSHA Expands CSA Group's Product Safety Testing Recognition
Published Date: 6/26/2025
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OSHA just gave CSA Group Testing & Certification Inc. a bigger thumbs-up as a trusted testing lab. This means CSA can now test and certify more products to keep workers safe. Companies using CSA’s services can expect smoother approvals starting now, with no extra costs announced.
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CSA Gains Broader NRTL Recognition
OSHA expanded CSA Group Testing & Certification Inc.'s recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) so CSA can test and certify more products to help keep workers safe. Companies that use CSA's testing services can expect smoother approvals starting now, and OSHA did not announce any extra costs.
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