OSHA Expands a Safety Lab’s Reach All the Way to Norway
Published Date: 10/16/2026
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Summary
OSHA just gave Nemko North America, Inc. a thumbs-up to expand their safety testing powers by adding a new test site in Lysaker, Norway. This means Nemko can now test and certify more products to keep workplaces safe, starting October 16, 2026. If you use Nemko’s certified products, this expansion helps ensure they meet important safety rules without extra hassle or cost.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Nemko Authorized to Test in Norway
OSHA expanded Nemko North America, Inc.'s Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) scope to add one test site at Philip Pedersens Vei 11, 1366 Lysaker, Norway, effective October 16, 2026. This lets Nemko perform independent safety testing and certification at that Lysaker site so employers may use Nemko-approved products to meet OSHA standards that require product testing and certification.
Recognition Limited to Site Capabilities
OSHA limited the Lysaker site's recognition so Nemko may perform testing and certifications only for the test standards for which that site has proper capability and programs, and only for test standards already in Nemko North America, Inc.'s scope of recognition. The limitation means not all NRTL test standards necessarily apply at the Lysaker location.
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