DEKRA Certification Inc.: Application for Expansion of Recognition and Proposed Modification to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards
Published Date: 2/3/2026
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DEKRA Certification Inc. wants to grow its role as a trusted safety tester by adding new testing powers. OSHA is ready to approve this and also plans to add a new test rule to the official list. If you have thoughts, speak up by February 18, 2026—this could speed up safer products and impact testing costs.
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DEKRA Seeks To Expand NRTL Scope
DEKRA Certification Inc. applied to expand its Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) recognition to add nine test standards and OSHA has a preliminary finding to grant the expansion. DEKRA submitted the application on February 4, 2025 and OSHA completed an on-site review March 3–4, 2025; OSHA is seeking public comment by February 18, 2026.
OSHA Proposes Adding Lawnmower Standard
OSHA proposes to add UL 62841-4-3 (requirements for pedestrian controlled walk-behind lawnmowers) to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards and seeks public comment by February 18, 2026. If added, NRTLs may certify compliance to this standard for products covered by OSHA-required testing.
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