FM Approvals Gets Boost in Safety Testing Recognition
Published Date: 3/11/2026
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OSHA just gave FM Approvals LLC a bigger thumbs-up to test and certify more products by adding a new test standard to their official list. This means FM can now help more companies prove their products are safe, starting March 11, 2026. If you make or use certified products, this update could speed up safety approvals without extra costs.
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FM Now Approved to Test Nitrogen Generators
OSHA expanded FM Approvals LLC's Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) scope to include test standard FM 1035 (Nitrogen Generators), effective March 11, 2026. OSHA also added FM 1035 to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards, so FM may perform independent safety testing and certification for products covered by that standard where OSHA requires third‑party testing.
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