Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories Nationally
Recognized Testing Laboratories, or NRTLs, are private third party organizations
recognized by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
under Federal code 29 CFR 1910.7 to provide product safety testing and
certification services for a wide range of products used in the U.S. workplace.
In Canada, the Standards Council of Canada, or SCC, mandates that an SCC
accredited Certification Body perform such services in Canada.
Why
choose TÜV SÜD America as an NRTL?
If your NRTL has
you seeing red, think blue. Think TÜV. TÜV's blue octagon Mark
is one of the most widely recognized certification marks in the world.
TÜV has issued more than 190,000 product certifications globally
and has offices in Asia, Europe and throughout North America. As
an OSHA-recognized NRTL, TÜV SÜD America is capable of providing electrical
safety certification services to North American requirements for Medical
Devices, Machinery, IT Equipment, Laboratory Test & Measurement Equipment,
Electrical Consumer Products, and much more. TÜV
understands the importance of accessing the global market and
the impact compliance delays can have on a project. For over 100 years,
companies the world over have trusted TÜV to help them achieve their
certification goals. At TÜV, we offer much more than technical expertise
and help...we offer a true partnership. TÜV SÜD America's
global access eliminates the need to have products tested at several different
laboratories, reducing costs and overall project management time. In addition
to being an NRTL, TÜV SÜD America is an SCC accredited Certification
Body, a European Union Notified Body, and a National Certification Body
(NCB). These accreditations enable TÜV to test to multiple-country
testing schemes simultaneously, providing a faster, lower cost alternative
to global product safety certification.Experience greater
savings by combining product certification and management systems certification
projects. By combing these services, your organization can decrease the
frequency of third-party on-site inspections / audits, and reduce the
number of out sourced vendors. TÜV offers a full suite of
Management Systems Certification services including ISO 9001, ISO 14001,
and more. EMC testing, Machinery services and WEEE and RoHS Directives services are also available
through TÜV SÜD America. Visit our White Papers page. Common misconceptions
about NRTLsFor more information about
OSHA's NRTL Program, please visit the following web sites / references:Code of Federal Regulations:29 CFR 1910.7, including Appendix A:
www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_99/29cfr1910_99.html
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA):NRTL - Introduction:
www.osha-slc.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/index.html NRTL Program Regulations (29 CFR 1910.7,
including Appendix A):
www.osha-slc.gov/DTs/otpca/nrtl/nrtlregs.html NRTL Program Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines:
www.osha-slc.gov/OshDoc/Directive_data/CPL_1-0_3.htmlNRTL Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
www.osha-slc.gov/DTs/otpca/nrtl/faq_nrtl.htmlFor more information, contact
us.
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