Federal Register #OSHA20090025

OSHA Expands UL LLC's NRTL Recognition to Madrid, Spain Test Site

OSHA has expanded UL LLC's recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL), allowing it to operate a new test site in Madrid, Spain. - Government Buyer: - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor - Office of Technical Programs and Coordination Activities - OEMs and Vendors: - UL LLC (Original Equipment Manufacturer and NRTL) - Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. (ITSNA) (mentioned as another applicant for NRTL expansion) - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products or purchase quantities are listed; the notice pertains to laboratory recognition, not procurement of goods or services - Test standard UL 6200 (Controllers for Use in Power Production) proposed for inclusion in ITSNA's NRTL scope - Unique or Notable Requirements: - UL LLC is authorized to perform independent safety testing and certification for products at the new Madrid site under the NRTL program - Continued compliance with OSHA standards is required - UL LLC must notify OSHA of any major changes in operations - Recognition is specific to the Madrid, Spain test site (Certification Entity for Renewable Energies, CERE, S.L.)

Description

OSHA announces the application of UL LLC for expansion of the scope of recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and presents the agency's preliminary finding to grant the application. UL LLC requests the addition of three test standards to the NRTL scope of recognition. OSHA also proposes to add one test standard to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards. The public comment period closes on June 8, 2026.

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