CSA Group Gets OSHA Nod for Bigger Safety Role
Published Date: 8/22/2025
Notice
Summary
CSA Group Testing & Certification Inc. wants to expand its role as a trusted safety tester recognized by OSHA. This means more products could get tested and approved faster, helping businesses and workers stay safe. If approved, the change could start soon with no extra costs for companies.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Faster product testing and approvals
OSHA is considering expanding CSA Group Testing & Certification Inc.'s recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). If approved, more products could be tested and approved faster, which may help businesses get products to market more quickly.
Potential worker safety improvements
OSHA's preliminary finding says the expansion would help businesses and workers stay safe. If the expansion is granted, workers could benefit from safety testing done under the recognized laboratory program.
No extra costs for companies if approved
The notice states that if OSHA approves the expansion, the change could start soon with no extra costs for companies. That means businesses seeking testing under CSA Group's expanded recognition would not face added fees from this change.
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