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OSHA: TUV Rheinland Inc. Expansion of Recognition Granted

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Published March 11th, 2026

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has granted an expansion of recognition to TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc. This notice details the updated scope of recognition for the accredited testing laboratory.

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a notice granting an expansion of recognition to TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc. This action, detailed under Docket No. OSHA-2007-0042, updates the scope of services for which TUV Rheinland is recognized as an accredited testing laboratory. The expansion of recognition becomes effective on March 11, 2026.

This notice is primarily informational for entities that rely on accredited testing laboratories for product safety certifications. Manufacturers and other regulated parties should verify that TUV Rheinland's expanded recognition covers their specific product categories and testing needs. No immediate compliance actions are required for regulated entities based on this notice, as it pertains to the accreditation of a third-party testing organization.

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TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition

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Docket ID OSHA-2007-0042 Supporting Documents TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc. (TUVRNA) Standard Application for Expansion (May 2024) TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc. Expansion Application (May 2021) TUV Rheinland 1 Standard Application for Expansion (July 2024) TUV Rheinland 2 Standards Request Application (April 2024) TUV Rheinland Taichung Application for Expansion (February 2024) TUV RNA Standard Expansion Application (January 2022) TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc.: Standard Expansion Application (August 2023) TRNA Application Letter Shanghai UL 335, 2438, 498A, 1977 (June 2021) TUV Rheinland Expansion Application (October 2022) TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc. (TRNA) New Site Application (January 2018) See all 34 supporting documents Enhanced Content - Regulations.gov Data

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No. OSHA-2007-0042]

AGENCY:

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor.

ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

In this notice, OSHA announces the final decision to expand the scope of recognition of TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc. as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL).

DATES:

The expansion of the scope of recognition becomes effective on March 11, 2026.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Information regarding this notice is available from the following sources:

Press inquiries: Contact Mr. Frank Meilinger, Director, OSHA Office of Communications, phone: (202) 693-1999 or email: meilinger.francis2@dol.gov.

General and technical information: Contact Mr. Kevin Robinson, Director, Office of Technical Programs and Coordination Activities, Directorate of Technical Support and Emergency Management, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, phone: (202) 693-1911 or email: robinson.kevin@dol.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Notice of Final Decision

OSHA hereby gives notice of the expansion of the scope of recognition of TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc. (TUVRNA) as a NRTL. TUVRNA expansion covers the addition of one test standard to the NRTL scope of recognition.

OSHA's recognition of a NRTL signifies that the organization meets the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.7. Recognition is an acknowledgment that the organization can perform independent safety testing and certification of the specific products covered within the scope of recognition. Each NRTL's scope of recognition includes: (1) the type of products the NRTL may test, with each type specified by the applicable test standard; and (2) the recognized site(s) that has/have the technical capability to perform the product-testing and product-certification activities for test standards within the NRTL's scope. Recognition is not a delegation or grant of government authority; however, recognition enables employers to use products approved by the NRTL to meet OSHA standards that require product testing and certification.

The agency processes applications by a NRTL for initial recognition and for an expansion or renewal of this recognition, following requirements in Appendix A to 29 CFR 1910.7. This appendix requires that the agency publish two notices in the Federal Register in processing an application. In the first notice, OSHA announces the application and provides a preliminary finding. In the second notice, the agency provides a final decision on the application. These notices set forth the NRTL's scope of recognition or modifications of that scope. OSHA maintains an informational web page for each NRTL, including TUVRNA, which details the NRTL's scope of recognition. These pages are available from the OSHA website at http://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/index.html.

TUVRNA submitted an application to OSHA for expansion of the NRTL scope of recognition on May 7, 2024 (OSHA-2007-0042-0090), requesting the addition of one standard to the NRTL scope of recognition. OSHA staff performed a detailed analysis of the application packet and reviewed other pertinent information. OSHA did not perform an on-site review in response to this application.

OSHA published the preliminary notice announcing TUVRNA's expansion application in the Federal Register on February 10, 2026 (91 FR 5962). The agency requested comments by February 25, 2026, but it received no comments in response to this notice. OSHA is now proceeding with this final notice to grant expansion of TUVRNA's NRTL scope of recognition.

To obtain or review copies of all public documents pertaining to the TUVRNA's application, go to http://www.regulations.gov or contact the Docket Office, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. Docket No. OSHA-2007-0042 contains all materials in the record concerning TUVRNA's recognition. Contact the OSHA Docket Office at (202) 693-2350 (TTY (877) 889-5627) for assistance in locating docket submissions.

II. Final Decision and Order

OSHA staff examined TUVRNA's expansion application and examined other pertinent information. Based on its review of this evidence, OSHA finds that TUVRNA meets the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.7 for expansion of its recognition, subject to the limitations and conditions listed in this notice. OSHA, therefore, is proceeding with this final notice to grant TUVRNA's expanded scope of recognition. OSHA limits the expansion of TUVRNA's recognition to include the one additional testing standard. OSHA grants TUVRNA expansion of the NRTL scope of recognition to include the test standard listed below in Table 1.

| Test standard | Test standard title |
| --- | --- |
| UL 3100 | Automated Mobile Platforms. |
OSHA's recognition of any NRTL for a particular test standard is limited to equipment or materials for which OSHA standards require third-party testing and certification before using them in the workplace. Consequently, if a test standard also covers any products for which OSHA does not require such testing and certification, a NRTL's scope of recognition does not include these products.

A. Conditions

In addition to those conditions already required by 29 CFR 1910.7, TUVRNA must abide by the following conditions of the NRTL recognition:

TUVRNA must inform OSHA as soon as possible, in writing, of any change of ownership, facilities, or key personnel, and of any major change in its operations as a NRTL, and provide details of the change(s);
TUVRNA must meet all the terms of its recognition and comply with all OSHA policies pertaining to this recognition; and
TUVRNA must continue to meet the requirements for recognition, including all previously published conditions on TUVRNA's scope of recognition, in all areas for which it has recognition.

Pursuant to the authority in 29 CFR 1910.7, OSHA hereby expands the scope of recognition of TUVRNA, subject to the limitations and conditions specified above.

III. Authority and Signature

Amanda Laihow, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, authorized the preparation of this notice. Accordingly, the agency is issuing this notice pursuant to 29 U.S.C. 657(g)(2), Secretary of Labor's Order No. 7-2025 (90 FR 27878, June 30, 2025), and 29 CFR 1910.7.

Signed at Washington, DC, on March 5, 2026.

Amanda Laihow,

Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health.

[FR Doc. 2026-04721 Filed 3-10-26; 8:45 am]

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Published Document: 2026-04721 (91 FR 11995)