NRTL Certification in the United States
Certification Introduction
NRTL stands for Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory. 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 to ensure the personal safety of users. In North America, manufacturers must conduct strict tests on civil or industrial products in accordance with national standards before they can legally sell them on the market. Only after passing the relevant tests of the Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) can the product be legally sold on the market.

Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) is a third-party organization that certifies products for the North American market. NRTL is recognized by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in accordance with the U.S. Federal Code 29 CFR1910.7, and provides safety testing and certification services for products used in the workplace in the United States. In Canada, only certification bodies recognized by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) can provide such services.
NRTL organization
NRTL-MET laboratory
NRTL-UL laboratory
NRTL-CSA laboratory
NRTL-TUV laboratory
NRTL-NEMKO laboratory
NRTL-ITS laboratory

Certified product scope
The scope of authorization for certification of each NRTL is different. Beice actively cooperates with various NRTL certification organizations, and the products it represents include:
1. Household appliances, including small appliances, kitchen appliances, home entertainment equipment, etc.
2. Electronic toys
3. Sports and leisure products
4. Home 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. Independent third-party experts conduct factory audits and preliminary manufacturing quality plan assessments.
2. Independent third-party organizations conduct product and safety testing.
3. After the test, the technical certification officer reviews 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.
The significance of NRTL
Just like China's CCC certification, it is a mandatory safety certification for products sold on the market in North America. However, it is not as mandatory as CCC certification, and there is no unified certification logo. There are only 16 testing laboratories authorized by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of the United States. Manufacturers must strictly test products for civil or industrial use in accordance with the standards of the United States if they legally sell them on the market.

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 safety requirements and satisfy themselves. Through structural inspections and related tests of products, it can effectively protect the safety and health of consumers, increase customer satisfaction, and thus gain a larger market.