Is NRTL required by law?

In the US, workplace legislation requires electrical products to be certified by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL).

What is a NRTL certificate?

Recognizes private sector organizations to perform certification for certain products to ensure that they meet the requirements of both the construction and general industry OSHA electrical standards.

Is TUV a NRTL?

TÜV Rheinland of North America is accredited as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL), by OSHA (The Occupational Safety and Health Administration) in the United States, and as a Product Certification Body by SCC (Standards Council of Canada) in Canada.

Is UL the same as NRTL?

Many people believe that Underwriters Laboratories (UL) is the only Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) that can test and certify electrical equipment as acceptable under Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.

What does NRTL stand for?

A Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) is a private-sector organization that OSHA has recognized as meeting the legal requirements in 29 CFR 1910.7 to perform testing and certification of products using consensus based test standards.

Is CE accepted in USA?

The US system does not use CE marking or any other (general) conformity marking. In the US product requirements are based on national laws as enacted by the Congress. Standards are on a voluntary base in the EU as a rule, but can be mandatory in the US.

Is TUV accepted in Canada?

TÜV SÜD has been accredited by the SCC as a Canadian Certification Body (CB) and is authorized to test electrical products to the requirements of the Canadian Electric Code.

Is CE better than UL?

In the United States, the UL mark signifies that a product or material has met specific UL safety standards as verified by third-party testing. In European countries, the CE Mark signifies that a product complies with European Norms.

Is Intertek a NRTL?

Today, Intertek has 13 test laboratories across North America, Europe and Asia that are formally recognized as NRTL sites, plus an additional 31 laboratories that are qualified to test products for United States certification under the umbrella of our headquarter NRTL site in Arlington Heights, IL.

What is the responsibilities of the NRTL?

An NRTL is an independent third-party organization recognized by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) to provide evaluation, testing and certification of products.

Is ETL as good as UL?

Aside from the body that issues the listing, there is absolutely no difference between a UL listing and an ETL listing. Because Intertek ETL tests products to previously published UL Standards for Safety, products marked as ETL Listed meet exactly the same criteria as those marked UL Listed or UL Recognized.

What does TUV SUD mean in the NRTL Program?

Under OSHA’s NRTL program TÜV SÜD certification includes the same testing, listing, labeling, and follow-up inspection services as competing certification marks (such as UL, ETL, CSA, and others). TÜV SÜD also works closely with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) county and local inspectors or regulators to ensure acceptance.

What do you need to know about TUV Rheinland?

TÜV Rheinland offers the services and expertise required to test and certify products and equipment in order to get them to the North American market faster. When you require testing and certification for your product or equipment, choosing an accredited NRTL will give both you and your buyers confidence in your product’s quality.

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What do you need to know about the NRTL certification?

NRTLs are recognized by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under Federal Code 29 CFR 1910.7 for products to be used in United States workplaces. The NRTL certificate provides clear evidence that your electrical and electronic products comply with the required standards of the U.S. market.