Notice2026-04721
TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition
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Published
March 11, 2026
Effective
March 11, 2026
Issuing agencies
Labor DepartmentOccupational Safety and Health Administration
Abstract
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).
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 47 (Wednesday, March 11, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11995-11996]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-04721]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
[Docket No. OSHA-2007-0042]
TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of
Recognition
AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor.
ACTION: Notice.
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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:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7518101c191c1b1210075b1307141b161c064735111a195b121a03"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="48252d212421262f2d3a662e3a29262b213b7a082c2724662f273e">[email protected]</span></a>.
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:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#592b363b30372a363777323c2f3037193d3635773e362f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="02706d606b6c716d6c2c6967746b6c42666d6e2c656d74">[email protected]</span></a>.
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 <a href="http://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/index.html">http://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/index.html</a>.
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 <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> 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.
Table 1--List of Appropriate Test Standard for Inclusion in TUVRNA's
NRTL Scope of Recognition
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Test standard Test standard title
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UL 3100................................... Automated Mobile Platforms.
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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:
1. 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);
2. TUVRNA must meet all the terms of its recognition and comply
with all OSHA policies pertaining to this recognition; and
3. 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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