Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:OSHA-2010-0046

QPS Evaluation Services, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition

Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration — observed across 4 documents over 288 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

OSHA expands QPS Evaluation Services' authority to test and certify more electrical and appliance products for safety standards. Small manufacturers of electrical products can now use QPS for faster third-party certification instead of waiting for government testing.

First seen

Nov 7, 2024

Last seen

Aug 22, 2025

Latest stage

Notice

PRORULE → RULE

Effective on

Friday, August 22, 2025

Stage timeline

  1. Notice·Nov 7, 2024

    QPS Evaluation Services, Inc.: Application for Expansion of Recognition

    #2024-25827

  2. Notice·Dec 30, 2024

    QPS Evaluation Services, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition

    effective Dec 30, 2024#2024-31245

  3. Notice·Jun 26, 2025

    QPS Evaluation Services, Inc.: Application for Expansion of Recognition

    #2025-11765

  4. Notice·Aug 22, 2025

    QPS Evaluation Services, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition

    effective Aug 22, 2025#2025-16093