Notice2026-11801
TÜV SÜD America, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition
Primary source
Metadata and text below are from the Federal Register, a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the official published version before relying on it for any legal matter.
Published
June 11, 2026
Effective
June 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 for T[Uuml]V S[Uuml]D America, Inc. (TUVAM) as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL).
Full Text
<html>
<head>
<title>Federal Register, Volume 91 Issue 112 (Thursday, June 11, 2026)</title>
</head>
<body><pre>
[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 112 (Thursday, June 11, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35580-35581]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-11801]
=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
[Docket No. OSHA-2007-0043]
T[Uuml]V S[Uuml]D America, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of
Recognition
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 for T[Uuml]V S[Uuml]D America, Inc. (TUVAM) as
a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL).
DATES: The expansion of the scope of recognition becomes effective on
June 11, 2026.
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, U.S. Department of Labor, telephone: (202) 693-1999;
email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1e737b77727770797b6c30786c7f707d776d2c5e7a717230797168"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="eb868e828782858c8e99c58d998a85888298d9ab8f8487c58c849d">[email protected]</span></a>.
General and technical information: Contact Mr. Kevin Robinson,
Director,
[[Page 35581]]
Office of Technical Programs and Coordination Activities, Directorate
of Technical Support and Emergency Management, Occupational Safety and
Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, phone: (202) 693-1911
or email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7e0c111c17100d111050151b0817103e1a111250191108"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="01736e63686f726e6f2f6a6477686f41656e6d2f666e77">[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 SUD America Inc. (TUVAM), as a NRTL. TUVAM's
expansion covers the addition of one test site to the NRTL scope of
recognition.
OSHA 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, as well as for an expansion or renewal of 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 the preliminary finding. In the second notice,
the agency provides the 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 TUVAM, which details that 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>.
TUVAM submitted an application, dated October 25, 2024 (OSHA-2007-
0043-0069), to expand recognition as a NRTL to include one additional
test site located at: T[Uuml]V S[Uuml]D Japan Ltd, 4149-7, 5-Chome,
Hachimanpara, Yonezawa, 992-1128 Yamagata, Japan. OSHA staff performed
an on-site review of TUVAM's testing facility at TUVAM Yonezawa on
April 10--11, 2025, in which assessors found some nonconformances with
the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.7. TUVAM has addressed these issues
sufficiently, and OSHA staff preliminarily determined that OSHA should
grant the application.
OSHA published the preliminary notice announcing TUVAM's expansion
application in the Federal Register on April 14, 2026 (91 FR 19204).
The agency requested comments by April 29, 2026, but it received no
comments in response to this notice. OSHA is now proceeding with this
notice to grant expansion to TUVAM's scope of recognition.
To obtain or review copies of all public documents pertaining to
the TUVAM expansion application, go to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> or contact
the Docket Office (202) 693-2350 (TTY (877) 889-5627. Docket No. OSHA-
2007-0043 contains all materials in the record containing TUVAM's
recognition.
II. Final Decision and Order
OSHA staff examined TUVAM's expansion application, conducted a
detailed on-site assessment, and examined other pertinent information.
Based on review of this evidence, OSHA finds that TUVAM meets the
requirements of 29 CFR 1910.7 for expansion of recognition, subject to
the specified limitations and conditions. OSHA, therefore, is
proceeding with this final notice to grant TUVAM's scope of
recognition. OSHA limits the expansion of TUVAM's recognition to
include the site at Yonezawa, Japan as listed above. OSHA's recognition
of the site limits TUVAM to performing product testing and
certifications only to the test standards for which the site has the
proper capability and programs, and for test standards in TUVAM's scope
of recognition. This limitation is consistent with the recognition that
OSHA grants to other NRTLs that operate multiple sites.
A. Conditions
In addition to those conditions already required by 29 CFR 1910.7,
TUVAM also must abide by the following conditions of the recognition:
1. TUVAM 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. TUVAM must meet all the terms of its recognition and comply with
all OSHA policies pertaining to this recognition; and
3. TUVAM must continue to meet the requirements for recognition,
including all previously published conditions on TUVAM's scope of
recognition, in all areas for which it has recognition.
OSHA hereby expands the NRTL scope of recognition for TUVAM to
include one additional test site in Yonezawa, Japan.
III. Authority and Signature
Amanda Laihow, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for
Occupational Safety and Health, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington,
DC 20210, 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 May 27, 2026.
Amanda Laihow,
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety
and Health.
[FR Doc. 2026-11801 Filed 6-10-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4510-26-P
</pre><script data-cfasync="false" src="/cdn-cgi/scripts/5c5dd728/cloudflare-static/email-decode.min.js"></script></body>
</html>Indexed from Federal Register on June 11, 2026.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.