Federal Register #2026-17140

OSHA Notice: SGS North America, Inc. Application for NRTL Scope Expansion (UL 1340 & UL 2056)

OSHA is evaluating the application from SGS North America, Inc. to expand its Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) status. - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - OEM Mentioned: - SGS North America, Inc. - Requested Expansion: - Addition of two test standards to SGS's NRTL scope: - UL 1340 (Hoists) - UL 2056 (Power Banks) - Services Requested: - Independent safety testing and certification for products covered by UL 1340 and UL 2056 - Notable Requirements: - SGS must demonstrate capability to test and certify products to these standards - Public comments are invited regarding the proposed expansion - No specific products or quantities are being procured; the notice pertains to SGS's expanded certification capabilities under the NRTL program.

Description

This notice announces the applications of SGS North America, Inc. for expansion of its recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The expansion involves adding two test standards, UL 1340 (Hoists) and UL 2056 (Power Banks), to SGS's NRTL scope of recognition. OSHA has preliminarily determined to grant the applications and invites public comments until September 8, 2026. The recognition allows SGS to perform independent safety testing and certification of products under the specified standards.

View original listing