Certification Introduction
NRTL refers to Nationally Recognized Laboratory, which is the abbreviation of Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory in English. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under the U.S. Department of Labor requires that products used in the workplace must be tested and certified by a nationally recognized laboratory. Ensure the personal safety of users. In North America, manufacturers who legally sell products for civilian or industrial use in the market must conduct rigorous testing in accordance with national standards. The product can only be legally sold in the market if it has passed the relevant tests of the Nationally Recognized Laboratory (NRTL).
Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTL) are third-party organizations that certify products for the North American market. NRTL is accredited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under 29 CFR1910.7 to provide safety testing and certification services for products used in workplaces in the United States. In Canada, only accreditation bodies accredited by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) can carry out such services.
NRTL agency
NRTL-MET Laboratory
NRTL-UL Laboratory
NRTL-CSA Laboratory
NRTL-TUV Laboratory
NRTL-NEMKO Laboratory
NRTL-ITS Laboratory
Certified product scope
The authorized scope of each NRTL certification is different. ITL actively cooperates with various NRTL certification agencies. The products it represents include:
1. Household appliances, including small household appliances, kitchen utensils, home entertainment equipment, etc.
2. Electronic toys
3. Sports and Leisure products
4. Household electronic equipment, lighting appliances
5. Household machinery
6. Electrical and electronic office equipment, such as copiers, fax machines, shredders, computers, printers, etc.
7. Communication products and IT products
8. Power tools, electronic measuring instruments, etc.
9. Industrial machinery, experimental measuring equipment
10. Other safety-related products such as bicycles, helmets, ladders, furniture, etc.
11. Hardware tools and accessories
application process
1. Factory audits and preliminary manufacturing quality plan evaluations conducted by independent third-party experts.
2. An independent third-party organization conducts product and security testing.
3. After the test, the technical certification officer will review the report and test samples.
4. The technical certification officer issues the certificate.
5. Carry out regular factory supervision and follow-up to ensure the credibility of the certificate.
NRTL meaning
Just like China's CCC certification, it is a mandatory safety certification for products on the market in North America. However, unlike CCC certification, which is highly mandatory, and there is no unified certification logo, there are only 16 testing laboratories authorized by the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and manufacturers legally sell domestic or industrial products in the market. The products used must be strictly tested according to the US national standards.
NRTL certification is more helpful to improve the brand awareness of enterprises in related industries and markets in North America, and guide consumers to purchase products that meet the safety requirements. Through the structural inspection of the product and related tests, it can effectively protect the safety and health of consumers, increase customer satisfaction, and thus gain a larger market.
