OSHA Gives UL LLC Extra Lab Space for Safety Checks
Published Date: 3/30/2026
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OSHA just gave UL LLC the green light to add a new testing site to their official list of safety labs. This means UL can now test and certify more products to keep workplaces safer, starting March 30, 2026. If you rely on UL’s safety checks, this expansion could speed up approvals without extra costs.
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