TUV SUD America NRTL Scope Expansion Notice

The Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has recently announced an application from TUV SUD America, Inc. (TUVAM) to expand its scope of recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This expansion would allow TUVAM to include five additional test standards in its NRTL scope, which is significant because it enables the organization to independently test and certify a broader range of products for safety compliance. OSHA's preliminary finding suggests that TUVAM's application is acceptable, but the agency is seeking public comments on this matter until July 24, 2025.

In addition to the expansion of TUVAM's recognition, OSHA is proposing to add two new test standards to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards. These standards, UL 60035-2-67 and UL 60335-2-68, pertain to safety requirements for floor treatment machines and spray extraction machines for commercial use. OSHA evaluates new standards based on specific criteria, including whether they represent product categories requiring NRTL certification and define safety test specifications. The addition of these standards would enhance the NRTL Program's ability to ensure safety in a wider array of products.

Public participation is encouraged in this process, with comments and requests for extensions due by July 24, 2025. All submissions should be made through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at www.regulations.gov, and must include the docket number OSHA-2007-0043. OSHA will review all timely comments and make a final decision on TUVAM's application, which will be published in the Federal Register. This is an opportunity for stakeholders to influence safety standards and the scope of NRTL recognition.