On September 21, 2026, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published NRTL recognition notice - application to expand TUV SUD America scope. OSHA preliminarily finds that TUV SUD America can expand its NRTL scope to include UL 2580 for electric-vehicle batteries and UL 2743 for portable power packs.
The proposal is not yet final recognition.
Status and timing: Preliminary finding; comments are due October 6, 2026. Final recognition requires a later OSHA decision.
Impact
Impact assessment: High.
Key reasons: The proposal could expand U.S. certification options for EV batteries and portable power sources. On September 21, 2026, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published NRTL recognition notice; application to expand TUV SUD America scope. OSHA preliminarily finds that TUV SUD America can expand its NRTL scope to include UL 2580 for electric-vehicle batteries and UL 2743 for portable power packs.
Who is affected?
EV battery manufacturers, power pack manufacturers, TÜV SÜD America, NRTL laboratories.
Conclusion:
Manufacturers and laboratories should monitor the final decision and not utilize the proposed scope until OSHA formally grants it.
Regulatory Authority
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Regulatory Impact
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