Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory

OSHA Approves Expansion of NRTL Recognition for TÜV Rheinland of North America, Inc. for eBikes, Personal E-Mobility Devices and Battery Chargers

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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NRTLs are independent laboratories that are recognized by OSHA to test and certify products for safety.

Key Points: 
  • NRTLs are independent laboratories that are recognized by OSHA to test and certify products for safety.
  • OSHA has approved TÜV Rheinland's application to expand its NRTL recognition to include the following three test standards:
    This standard covers micromobility devices not intended for use on roadways, such as hoverboards, e-skateboards, e-scooters and e-uniwheels.
  • It includes requirements for the design, construction, and testing of the entire device, including the electrical system, mechanical structure, and battery pack.
  • For more details on the testing and certification of personal e-mobility, ebikes and household appliances battery chargers, contact TÜV Rheinland today to arrange an online consultation.

UL Solutions Announces Expanded Scope of Recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory to Serve Local Customers

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today announced that 42 of its facilities participating in the United States (U.S.) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Satellite Notification and Acceptance Program (SNAP) are now recognized testing sites under the UL Solutions legal entity UL LLC and its scope of recognition in OSHA's Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) Program. The OSHA NRTL Program enables product certification bodies, such as UL Solutions, to certify products used in the U.S. workplace. OSHA's action allows UL Solutions to continue serving customers locally at a total of 55 NRTL recognized testing sites following OSHA's termination of SNAP.

Key Points: 
  • UL Solutions' 42 facilities operating under the Satellite Notification and Acceptance Program are now recognized testing sites under OSHA's Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory Program, allowing UL Solutions to continue critical safety work and serve customers locally.
  • NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today announced that 42 of its facilities participating in the United States (U.S.) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Satellite Notification and Acceptance Program (SNAP) are now recognized testing sites under the UL Solutions legal entity UL LLC and its scope of recognition in OSHA's Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) Program.
  • OSHA's action allows UL Solutions to continue serving customers locally at a total of 55 NRTL recognized testing sites following OSHA's termination of SNAP.
  • "We are pleased that OSHA approved our application requesting the conversion of our 42 Satellite Notification and Acceptance Program sites to recognized testing sites under our scope of recognition in OSHA's Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory Program," said Rick Titus, accreditation manager, UL Solutions.

OSHA Recognizes UL Solutions as a Testing Laboratory for Two-Way Emergency Communications Systems for Rescue Assistance

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Friday, June 30, 2023
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NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today announced that its scope as an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) has been expanded to include UL 2525, the Standard for Two-Way Emergency Communications Systems for Rescue Assistance. This expansion enables UL Solutions to help manufacturers demonstrate the reliability of critical communications systems used for rescue assistance during an emergency, such as a fire.

Key Points: 
  • As an OSHA-recognized testing laboratory, UL Solutions helps manufacturers demonstrate the reliability of critical communications systems used for rescue assistance during an emergency event, such as a fire.
  • NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today announced that its scope as an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) has been expanded to include UL 2525, the Standard for Two-Way Emergency Communications Systems for Rescue Assistance.
  • This expansion enables UL Solutions to help manufacturers demonstrate the reliability of critical communications systems used for rescue assistance during an emergency, such as a fire.
  • UL Solutions has evaluated emergency communications systems for rescue assistance against UL 2525 since the Standard's publication on June 12, 2020, and served as an active member of the standards technical panel that developed UL 2525.

dcbel's residential bidirectional DC charger first to achieve certification in the US

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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This universally compatible solution will allow customers to power their homes during a blackout and significantly reduce energy costs.

Key Points: 
  • This universally compatible solution will allow customers to power their homes during a blackout and significantly reduce energy costs.
  • The unprecedented certification process, during which standards were not only assessed but also drawn, was over two years in the making.
  • Batteries can only be charged and discharged using DC energy.
  • It delivers ultra-stable DC energy directly to the EV battery, improving upon typical Level 2 charging speeds while avoiding the degrading effects of high-intensity Level 3 DC fast chargers.

Lashawnda Goffin of Colossus SSP to Receive AdExchanger and AdMonsters' 2023 Top Women in Media & Ad Tech Catalyst Award

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Friday, April 28, 2023
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HOUSTON, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Direct Digital Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: DRCT) ("Direct Digital Holdings" or the "Company"), a leading advertising and marketing technology platform operating through its companies Colossus Media, LLC ("Colossus SSP"), Huddled Masses LLC ("Huddled Masses") and Orange142, LLC ("Orange142"), today announced that Lashawnda Goffin, Chief Executive Officer of Colossus SSP, has been selected to win the 2023 Catalyst Award, a special accolade that is part of the AdExchanger and AdMonsters' 2023 Top Women in Media & Ad Tech program. The award is given to a woman industry leader who has driven a tremendous amount of growth for the business and team over the past year.

Key Points: 
  • "Since Lashawnda began her leadership role with Direct Digital Holdings' supply-side platform, Colossus SSP, she has been a major force in its rapid growth.
  • "She is deserving of this award for her work at Colossus SSP, as well as for advancing diversity and progress within our industry."
  • Currently, Colossus SSP represents 26,000 media properties – offering inventory from both multicultural/diverse and general market publishers.
  • Lashawnda Goffin will receive the 2023 Catalyst Award on Monday, June 5  at the AdExchanger and AdMonsters' Top Women in Media & Ad Tech Awards Gala, which will be held at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City.

Puerto Rico Health Information Exchange Commits to Joining Prospective Health Gorilla Qualified Health Information Network

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Gorilla today announced that the Puerto Rico Health Information Exchange (PRHIE) intends to participate in Health Gorilla's anticipated Qualified Health Information Network (QHIN).

Key Points: 
  • MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Gorilla today announced that the Puerto Rico Health Information Exchange (PRHIE) intends to participate in Health Gorilla's anticipated Qualified Health Information Network (QHIN).
  • Health Gorilla is the health information exchange platform for the Puerto Rico Department of Health (PRDOH), facilitating trusted data exchange for more than 430 care sites, 70 hospitals, and more than 9,000 providers.
  • "As healthcare organizations seek secure, compliant ways of participating in national health data exchange, Health Gorilla is dedicated to meeting their needs," said Steve Yaskin, CEO and co-founder of Health Gorilla.
  • Through its collaboration with the Puerto Rico Department of Health, Health Gorilla will continue to expand the landscape of interoperability throughout Puerto Rico while ensuring adherence to the 21st Century Cures Act and TEFCA standards.

BACnet International to Host Education Sessions and Highlight BACnet Cybersecurity and Product Testing at the 2023 AHR Expo

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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ATLANTA, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BACnet International, an industry association that facilitates the successful use of the BACnet protocol in building automation and control systems through interoperability testing, educational programs and promotional activities, will once again be presenting education sessions and hosting an exhibit booth (C5400) at the 2023 AHR Expo in Atlanta, GA.

Key Points: 
  • Education sessions will cover an introduction to BACnet, BACnet cybersecurity, and the new BACnet online ecosystem, while the exhibit booth (C5400) will highlight advances in BACnet product testing and certification, ways for companies to accelerate their BACnet Secure Connect capabilities and testing, and the latest in free educational resources through The BACnet Institute.
  • The BACnet International booth will feature information on various association offerings, including the BACnet Secure Connect (BACnet/SC) Reference Implementation, the free educational resources available on The BACnet Institute (TBI) website, and the BACnet Testing Laboratories (BTL).
  • "Our presence at the 2023 AHR Expo shows our deep commitment to providing easily accessible information and education on the BACnet protocol," stated Andy McMillan, BACnet International president and managing director.
  • BACnet Testing Laboratories ( btl.org ) was established by BACnet International to support compliance testing and interoperability testing activities.

TÜV Rheinland and CFV Labs sign an exclusive partnership agreement to provide services for the Solar Industry in North America

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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The cooperation offers a wide range of performance, safety, and reliability testing services in the market

Key Points: 
  • The cooperation offers a wide range of performance, safety, and reliability testing services in the market
    LITTLETON, Mass., Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TV Rheinland and CFV Solar Test Laboratory announce the signing of an exclusive partnership agreement.
  • The two companies agreed to cooperate and provide testing, inspection, and certification services, which cover the needs of the North American market in the fields of Solar PV Components and Solar PV Power Plants.
  • "This partnership with CFV Solar Test Laboratory will allow us to offer a wide range of customized services for our customers in North America, but also cover our customer needs all around the globe in North America.
  • Since 2006, TV Rheinland has therefore been a member of the United Nations Global Compact for more sustainability and against corruption.

Exemplar Global Certifies TÜV SÜD America as a Recognized Training Provider (RTP) of Management Systems Auditor Programs

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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TV SD, a trusted global partner offering a comprehensive portfolio of testing, certification, auditing, and training services, announced today that Exemplar Global , a leader in the conformity assessment industry, has certified TV SD America Inc. as a Recognized Training Provider (RTP).

Key Points: 
  • TV SD, a trusted global partner offering a comprehensive portfolio of testing, certification, auditing, and training services, announced today that Exemplar Global , a leader in the conformity assessment industry, has certified TV SD America Inc. as a Recognized Training Provider (RTP).
  • This recognition makes TV SD America Inc. one of the select training organizations worldwide that provide certified training programs for auditors of ISO management systems.
  • Victor Chavez, Academy Operations Manager at TV SD America said, "Being an Exemplar Global Recognized Training Provider gives our customers the confidence that our management systems and compliance training meet global quality standards, and the opportunity to pursue professional certification to further advance their careers."
  • Becoming a certified auditor typically includes an initial step working as a professional auditor for Certification Bodies, including TV SD.

Powin Receives Certification for Lithium Battery Energy Storage System from Intertek

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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SHANGHAI, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, is pleased to announce that the lithium battery energy storage system developed by Powin LLC ("Powin") has successfully obtained the UL 9540A certification issued by Intertek, which enables the product to enter the international market.

Key Points: 
  • SHANGHAI, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, is pleased to announce that the lithium battery energy storage system developed by Powin LLC ("Powin") has successfully obtained the UL 9540A certification issued by Intertek, which enables the product to enter the international market.
  • Intertek has certified Powin's Stack750 lithium battery energy storage products, including modules and systems and covering a variety of cell configurations.
  • Steve Li, Sales Director of Intertek Electrical Northeast China, said:"The certification awarded by Intertek to Powin's Stack750lithium battery energy storage system demonstrates the productive cooperation between the two parties.
  • The successful test demonstrates the high reliability of Powin's Stack750lithium battery energy storage system and the certification issued by Intertek provides the end-to-end risk-based Quality Assurance for the product as it successfully enters the global market."