OSHA Adds One More Lab to Its Approved List
Published Date: 6/11/2026
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Summary
OSHA just gave TÜV SÜD America, Inc. the green light to add a new testing site to their official safety lab list starting June 11, 2026. This means they can now test and certify even more products to keep workplaces safe. If you rely on their certifications, expect smoother approvals with this expanded power—no extra costs or delays announced.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
TUV SÜD Adds Japan Test Site
OSHA expanded TUV SÜD America, Inc.'s recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory to include a test site in Yonezawa, Japan (TÜV SÜD Japan Ltd., 4149-7, 5-Chome, Hachimanpara, Yonezawa, 992-1128 Yamagata) effective June 11, 2026. This lets employers use products approved by this NRTL site to meet OSHA standards that require product testing and certification.
Site Testing Limited to Capabilities
OSHA limited TUVAM's recognition for the Yonezawa site to only perform product testing and certifications for the test standards for which that site has the proper capability and programs. Recognition does not transfer government authority and applies only for standards within TUVAM's existing scope of recognition.
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