SGS, the world’s leading testing and certification service provider, has published advice to help manufacturers and suppliers understand US workplace regulations for electrical products.

SGS offers a comprehensive range of services to help manufacturers and retailers ensure their products comply with US government requirements, including those of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The SGS North America Listed Mark is a clear demonstration to retailers and consumers that a wide range of products, including power tools, household appliances, lighting, medical equipment, batteries, IT equipment, and audio-visual equipment, have been tested and certified in accordance with these requirements.

US workplace legislation requires all electrical products to be certified by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). NRTLs are independent testing laboratories that can test and certify workplace products, within their scope, and are recognized by OSHA, a division of the US Department of Labor. OSHA is charged with ensuring workplaces are safe. Their inspectors can enter premises that are considered unsafe and can close a business down with immediate effect.

One of the things an inspector will wish to see when entering a business premises is NRTL certification for all electrical products. According to the provisions in General Industry Standards (Part 1910 of Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1910) an NRTL must approve 39 different categories of product before they can be used in the work environment. Product categories include everything from portable fire extinguishers to scaffolding. In addition, it also includes many electrical products that can also be used in the home – cookers, hair dryers, power tools, food processors, coffee machines, computers, washing machines, etc.

OSHA’s jurisdiction does not cover the domestic environment and so a product sold only for the domestic market does not, strictly speaking, need NRTL certification. However, in the modern world, and especially with the realities of the COVID-19 lockdown further blurring the line between work and home, it is advisable for all electrical and electronic (E&E) products to have NRTL certification as they could easily end up in the work environment and this may leave the employer, or even retailer, liable to future litigation.

NRTL certification demonstrates the product has been tested and certified to the relevant OSHA approved safety standard, as defined by bodies such as the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and UL. Each NRTL will have a different scope, depending on the specific safety standards for which it has received OSHA approval. 

Certified products are issued with a certificate by the NRTL, which details the scope of the test standard that has been applied. In addition, every product that has been certified by an NRTL must bear that NRTL mark.

OSHA jurisdiction only applies to workplaces and so, when a business owner or manager is buying a product for their workplace, they should always check that it bears an NRTL mark. This provides assurance that the product is certified and therefore meets OSHA requirements.

Learn more about US workplace requirements an NRTL certification by reading SGS’s article; “Why NRTL Certification Matters for Electrical & Electronic Products in the US.” 

SGS North America Listed Mark

SGS helps manufacturers and suppliers quickly and efficiently get their E&E products onto markets in the US and Canada. As an NRTL, SGS can test and certify a wide range of products and, with E&E experts in over 20 laboratories worldwide, can help deliver innovative solutions to help get products onto North American markets in a minimal timeframe. Learn more about the SGS North America Listed Mark. 

For further information on our range of services, please contact:

John Ciliege

GLOBAL HEAD-NRTL

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About SGS

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

SGS has launched a dedicated service to help manufacturers and suppliers of cosmetics, personal care and household products remain compliant in a fast-changing regulatory environment. SGS Digicomply for Cosmetics, Personal Care and Household Products quickly and efficiently delivers granular information on changes to markets and regulatory requirements relating to products, ingredients, and formulations.

The cosmetics industry is afflicted by two primary changing factors. Firstly, shifting consumer demand is calling for more skincare products and beauty products that are generally cleaner and more eco-friendly. Secondly, these products are some of the most regulated in the world and those requirements can change quickly in response to new scientific data.

If a product is found to be non-compliant, it can result in a costly and damaging recall. For example, the European Union reported in Q4 of 2019 a 30% increase in notifications for unsafe cosmetic, personal care and household products, in comparison to Q3. Of the 30 products recalled, twelve of them were skin whitening products, with 93% relating to chemical risks. In Q4, the US reported seven dangerous products, the same figure as Q3, mostly relating to baby powders.

Currently there is no global cosmetic legislation, despite calls for convergence. Manufacturers must ensure their products comply with the individual requirements for each market in which they operate. Changes in regulations can relate to a variety of criteria, including the product, the market, the ingredients, and the formulation.

This can make it difficult to navigate market changes. Manufacturers need to constantly be horizontally scanning the legislative landscape for intelligence on changes that may impact their products. They need to monitor a wide variety of respected sources, looking for information that is relevant to each aspect of their product(s) – formulation, ingredients, markets, and so on. If they fail in this task, they may be required to perform a costly recall.

If the manufacturer successfully remains informed on regulatory changes and is able to implement updates as required, they will not only benefit from their products remaining compliant, with a reduction in recall risk, but also it will help them to optimize production, reduce costs, and minimize the time to market for their products.

SGS Digicomply allows businesses to outsource this requirement to a trusted, globally recognized service provider in a cost-effective manner.

SGS Digicomply for Cosmetics, Personal Care and Household

SGS’s solution offers quickly and efficient monitoring of regulatory requirements for manufacturers and brand suppliers. It delivers peace of mind in fast-changing legislative landscape, ensuring compliance and allowing businesses to achieve cost reductions and production optimization. Learn more about SGS Digicomply for Cosmetics, Personal Care, and Household. 

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Nicola Colombo

CEO C-LABS SA

Global Head of SGS DIGICOMPLY

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ABOUT SGS

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

If you’re building the kitchen of your dreams, hiring an expert in fitted kitchens Edinburgh is proven to be highly beneficial. At B&M Joiners and Building Services, you will be provided with professional assistance in every step of the way.

Established in 1970, the company prides in its roster of kitchen specialists and joiners Edinburgh who can make your visions come alive. One of the reasons that make them a standout in this field is their commitment to go the extra mile and offer a free quality survey without giving the customers the obligation to purchase.

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This collaborative approach helps them create a kitchen design that’s functional, efficient, reflective of their clients’ preferences, and fits within the given budget range. The 3D drawings of their proposed designs are also made accurately and adeptly to give their clients a clearer picture of what the project will look like.

Five Decades of Kitchen Fitting Excellence

Being in the business for already five decades, B&M Joiners and Building Services has been relentless in using their expertise in fitted kitchen Edinburgh to create kitchen spaces of the highest quality.

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Cambridge, MA and Hanover, MA, Aug 13, 2020 -- Brookline Transportation, Inc. (BTI), a Mayflower Van Lines agent specializing in commercial, lab, medical, science and residential moving, recently became a member of the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council. BTI joins a rather prominent list of more than 1300 members from Massachusetts companies mostly in the life science and healthcare fields.

“Over the years, we’ve done a considerable number of lab moves for life science companies all over the country. With a significant number of those types of companies near our home office in Hanover, it just made too much sense to join the Mass Biotech Council,” said George Rohlfing, owner of the family-owned and operated Brookline Transportation, Inc (BTI). “We look forward to taking advantage of the many networking and professional development opportunities that come with a Mass Biotech membership.”

According to the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council website, “Mass Bio is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1985 that represents and provides services and support for the #1 life sciences cluster in the world. Mass Bio’s mission is to advance Massachusetts’ leadership in the life sciences to grow the industry, add value to the healthcare system, and improve patient lives.”

Mass Biotech’s membership consists of 1300-plus members dedicated to preventing, treating, and curing diseases through transformative science and technology that brings value and hope to patients. Among that membership are companies like BTI that serve those companies.

BTI offers enhanced packing, storing and transport services available for laboratory moves originating in the continental United States. Those services cover the intricacies of moves for medical, industrial and educational labs. That includes customized containers to match the size and delicacy of a particular piece of equipment. The customization can also take into consideration the temperature requirements of the equipment being shipped.

In addition to the planning and actual move, BTI lab relocation services include coordination with facilities and IT staff at both origin and destination to ensure a smooth transition for the lab to reopen ASAP at the new location. Additionally, BTI’s lab relocation division can offer storage options on both ends of a move should the facility need time to assimilate the new lab into the building.

For complete information on BTI’s lab relocation services, please visit https://www.usamover.com/workplace/lab-science-equipment-moves/ or call 800-766-7724.

For more information on the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council, visit https://www.massbio.org/.

About Brookline Transportation, Inc. (BTI):
Since its founding in 1943, BTI has coordinated and executed thousands of commercial and residential moves throughout the greater Boston area to Cape Cod. A Mayflower franchise, BTI has the capability to conduct international and cross country relocations.

BTI’s services include: Professional Packing; Special Crating; Storage, Loading & Unloading Services, Workplace services, Medical Devices and Lab & Scientific Relocations. For more information on Brookline Transportation services, visit https://www.usamover.com/workplace/lab-science-equipment-moves/ or call (781) 561-1033 1-800-766-7724.

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