TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc.: Application for Expansion of Recognition
Published Date: 2/10/2026
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Summary
TUV Rheinland of North America wants to expand its role as a trusted safety tester recognized by OSHA. This means they could test more products to keep workers safe. If you have thoughts or info, you’ve got until February 25, 2026, to speak up—no fees or costs involved, just your voice!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
NRTL Expansion to Cover Automated Mobile Platforms
TUV Rheinland applied to add the UL 3100 test standard for "Automated Mobile Platforms" to its OSHA-recognized testing scope. If OSHA ultimately grants this expansion, employers could use products tested and certified by TUV Rheinland under UL 3100 to meet OSHA standards that require product testing and certification. OSHA is accepting comments on this preliminary finding through February 25, 2026.
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