Intertek Seeks Broader OSHA Safety Testing Powers
Published Date: 2/27/2026
Notice
Summary
Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. wants to expand its role as a trusted safety tester recognized by OSHA. This means they can test more products to make sure they’re safe for workers and the public. If you have thoughts or info, you’ve got until March 16, 2026, to speak up—this could speed up safety checks and impact businesses relying on testing.
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Intertek Seeks One Singapore Test Site
Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. has applied to expand its OSHA Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) recognition to add one test site at No. 5 Pereira Road, #06-01 Asiawide Industrial Building, Singapore 368025. The application was dated February 14, 2024; OSHA conducted an on-site review on February 20–21, 2025, found nonconformances that ITSNA addressed, and OSHA preliminarily determined to grant the expansion. Stakeholders may submit comments on this preliminary finding on or before March 16, 2026.
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