OSHA Reviews DEKRA's Safety Testing Renewal Request
Published Date: 9/2/2025
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Summary
OSHA is reviewing DEKRA Certification Inc.'s request to renew its status as a trusted testing lab that keeps workplaces safe. This affects businesses relying on DEKRA for safety testing, with no new fees or deadlines announced yet. Stay tuned as OSHA decides whether to keep DEKRA’s recognition going strong!
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OSHA Reviewing DEKRA NRTL Renewal
OSHA is reviewing DEKRA Certification Inc.'s request to renew its recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). You are affected if your business uses DEKRA for workplace safety testing. OSHA has not announced any new fees or deadlines related to this review.
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