Loggers' Safety Paper Trail Gets Extended Green Light

2026-06268 — TÜV SÜD Product Services GmbH; Voluntary Termination of Recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory

TÜV SÜD Product Services GmbH decided to stop being a nationally recognized testing lab as of March 5, 2026. This means they won’t do official safety testing anymore, but their certifications are moving over to TÜV SÜD America, Inc. If you work with their testing services, expect this change to take effect immediately with no extra costs announced.

2026-04720 — FM Approvals LLC: Grant of Expansion of Recognition and Modification to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards

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.

2026-04729 — DEKRA Certification Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition and Modification to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards

OSHA just gave DEKRA Certification Inc. a bigger playground by expanding their testing powers with nine new test standards starting March 11, 2026. This means DEKRA can now test and certify more products to keep workplaces safer, helping employers meet safety rules more easily. No extra costs were mentioned, but this boost makes DEKRA an even stronger safety partner!

2026-04721 — TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition

OSHA just gave TUV Rheinland of North America the green light to test and certify even more products by expanding their official recognition. This means TUV can now handle an extra test standard starting March 11, 2026, helping businesses get safer products approved faster. If you rely on product safety testing, this update could speed things up without extra costs.

2026-04722 — Bay Area Compliance Laboratories: Grant of Expansion of Recognition

Bay Area Compliance Laboratories (BACL) just got the green light to expand their safety testing powers! Starting March 11, 2026, they can test and certify three new types of products, helping businesses meet safety rules faster and easier. This means safer products and smoother approvals for companies relying on BACL’s trusted testing.

2026-03964 — Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc.: Application for Expansion of Recognition

Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. wants to expand its role as a trusted safety tester recognized by OSHA. This means they can test more products to make sure they’re safe for workers and the public. If you have thoughts or info, you’ve got until March 16, 2026, to speak up—this could speed up safety checks and impact businesses relying on testing.

Previous: 2026-05774 — Notice of Determinations; Culturally Significant Object Being Imported for Exhibition-Determinations: Exhibition of Jean Siméon Chardin's “The Water Cistern” Object

The U.S. government has approved the temporary import of Jean Siméon Chardin's famous painting, “The Water Cistern,” for display at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and possibly other venues. This exciting move lets art lovers across the country enjoy a culturally important masterpiece, showing the U.S. values sharing world-class art. No costs or deadlines affect the public, but the exhibition highlights America’s commitment to cultural exchange.

Next: 2026-05776 — Proposed Extension of Information Collection: Periodic Medical Surveillance Examinations for Coal Miners

The Mine Safety and Health Administration wants to keep collecting health check-up info from coal miners to keep them safe and healthy. They’re asking for public feedback by May 26, 2026, to make sure the process is clear and not too much work. This extension won’t add new costs but helps keep important health tracking going strong for miners.