Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition

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In this notice, OSHA announces the final decision to expand the scope of recognition for Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL).

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 161 (Friday, August 21, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54394-54395]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-17137]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No. OSHA-2007-0039]


Intertek Testing Services NA, 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 for Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. as a 
Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL).

DATES: The expansion of the scope of recognition becomes effective 
August 21, 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, phone: (202) 693-

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    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: 
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Notice of Final Decision

    OSHA is providing notice of the expansion of the scope of 
recognition of Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. (ITSNA) as a NRTL. 
ITSNA's expansion covers the addition of one test standard 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 
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 ITSNA, 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>.
    ITSNA submitted an application to OSHA for expansion of the NRTL 
scope of recognition on October 11, 2024 (OSHA-2007-0039-0075), 
requesting the addition of two standards to the NRTL scope of 
recognition. This application was amended on March 11, 2026 to remove 
one standard from the original application. (OSHA-2007-0039-0076). 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 staff preliminarily 
determined that OSHA should grant the application for test standard 
expansion.
    OSHA published the preliminary notice announcing ITSNA's expansion 
application in the Federal Register on May 22, 2026 (91 FR 30328). The 
agency requested comments by June 8, 2026, however no comments were 
received in response to this notice. OSHA is now proceeding with this 
expansion of ITSNA's NRTL scope of recognition.
    To obtain or review copies of all public documents pertaining to 
the ITSNA's expansion application, go to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> or contact 
the Docket Office at (202) 693-2350 (TTY (877) 889-5627. Docket No. 
OSHA-2007-0039 contains all materials in the record containing ITSNA's 
recognition.

II. Final Decision and Order

    OSHA staff examined ITSNA's expansion application and examined 
other pertinent information. Based on a review of this evidence, OSHA 
finds that ITSNA 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 
expansion of ITSNA's scope of recognition. OSHA limits the expansion of 
ITSNA's recognition to testing and certification of products for 
demonstration of compliance to the test standards listed below in Table 
1.

Table 1--List of Appropriate Test Standard for Inclusion in ITSNA's NRTL
                          Scope of Recognition
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           Test standard                     Test standard title
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UL 6200...........................  Controllers for Use in Power
                                     Production.
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A. Conditions

    In addition to those conditions already required by 29 CFR 1910.7, 
ITSNA also must abide by the following conditions of recognition:
    1. ITSNA must inform OSHA as soon as possible, in writing, of any 
change in ownership, facilities, or key personnel, and of any major 
change in its operations as a NRTL, and provide details of the 
change(s);
    2. ITSNA must meet all the terms of its recognition and comply with 
all OSHA policies pertaining to this recognition; and
    3. ITSNA must continue to meet the requirements for recognition, 
including all previously published conditions on ITSNA'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 ITSNA as a NRTL, 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 August 4, 2026.
Amanda Laihow,
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety 
and Health.
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