SGS Gains OSHA Approval to Add Five New NRTL Locations in Europe and Asia, Expanding Product Certification Services

SGS Gains OSHA Approval to Add Five New NRTL Locations in Europe and Asia, Expanding Product Certification Services

(IN BRIEF) SGS has received approval from OSHA to expand its global network of Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs) to new locations in Europe and Asia. Starting January 22, 2025, SGS will provide testing and certification for U.S. market products at new facilities in Belgium, Germany, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. The expansion also includes the addition of ASME A17.5 Elevator and Escalator Electrical Equipment testing. This development allows SGS to provide localized services to more global clients, helping them meet U.S. product safety standards and gain access to North American markets.

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 29-May-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS is pleased to announce the expansion of its global network of Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs) following approval from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This approval, effective January 22, 2025, allows SGS to perform product testing and certification for the U.S. market at five new NRTL locations across Europe and Asia, enhancing SGS’s ability to serve global clients and ensuring swift access to North American markets.

The new NRTL facilities are located in:

• Brussels, Belgium
• Puchheim, Germany
• Yokohama, Japan
• Gyeonggi-do, Korea
• New Taipei City, Taiwan (China)

Additionally, SGS has received approval from OSHA to expand the scope of its NRTL labs to include the ASME A17.5 Elevator and Escalator Electrical Equipment standard. This extension allows SGS to offer testing and certification services for a broader range of products, contributing to safer workplace equipment globally.

John Ciliege, Global Head of NRTL, expressed his pride in the teams’ achievement, stating, “Congratulations to our laboratory teams for their dedication in earning this esteemed accreditation. This recognition allows us to deliver high-quality, localized testing services to an even wider client base, helping manufacturers and suppliers meet North American product safety standards efficiently.”

The OSHA NRTL program ensures that products meet the safety requirements for use in the U.S. workplace, a vital consideration for manufacturers seeking to enter or expand within the U.S. market. Products that successfully meet NRTL testing requirements are permitted to display the SGS North America Mark, signaling compliance with rigorous safety standards.

SGS’s NRTL services cover a broad spectrum of products, including audio-visual, IT, wireless, medical, household items, lighting, and various consumer and industrial electrical equipment. Through its expanded NRTL capabilities, SGS continues to offer trusted, high-quality testing services that demonstrate a company’s commitment to product safety and regulatory compliance.

To learn more about SGS’s NRTL testing services, visit the SGS website.

About SGS

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.

SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW).

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SOURCE: SGS