Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:OSHA-2013-0012
Modification to the List of Appropriate NRTL Program Test Standards and the Scope of Recognition of Several NRTLs
Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration — observed across 4 documents over 937 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.
In plain English
OSHA is changing which testing standards independent safety labs must use when certifying that products won't harm people, and is updating which labs can perform this work. If your company makes or sells products needing safety testing, check with your lab to see if these changes affect your certification costs or timeline.
First seen
Jul 12, 2023
Last seen
Feb 3, 2026
Latest stage
Notice
PRORULE → RULE
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Effective on
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Stage timeline
Notice·Jul 12, 2023
Proposed Modification to the List of Appropriate NRTL Program Test Standards and the Scope of Recognition of Several NRTLs
#2023-14805
Notice·Sep 13, 2023
Modification to the List of Appropriate NRTL Program Test Standards and the Scope of Recognition of Several NRTLs
effective Sep 13, 2023#2023-19713
Notice·Sep 12, 2025
Proposed Modification to the List of Appropriate NRTL Program Test Standards and the Scope of Recognition of Several NRTLs
#2025-17647
Notice·Feb 3, 2026
Modification to the List of Appropriate NRTL Program Test Standards and the Scope of Recognition of Several NRTLs
effective Feb 3, 2026#2026-02153