NRTL (North American Product Safety)

Product safety requirements reviewed for your target market

Overview

NRTL is OSHA’s recognition program for laboratories that test and certify product safety. We review OSHA requirements for covered workplace products and the laboratory’s recognized scope. Canadian certification and approval requirements are reviewed separately; applicability depends on the product and installation.

Scope

Industrial control panels, IT equipment, medical devices, laboratory equipment, and explosion-proof (Ex) devices.

Specialized Services from SGCA Partners

  • Field Evaluation Support for field evaluation based on the equipment and installation, with advance review of applicable standards and acceptance conditions of the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
  • Design Review Proactive identification of non-conformities with North American standards (UL, CSA, NFPA) and provision of expert modification guidelines.

CE Marking (European Union Compliance)

"Your trade passport to the markets of 30 European nations."

Overview

CE marking is the manufacturer’s declaration that a product meets the requirements of the EU legislation applicable to it. The same certification procedure does not apply to every product. We review the applicable conformity assessment, technical documentation, EU Declaration of Conformity and notified-body involvement where required.

Key Directives

Machinery (MD/MR), Low Voltage (LVD), Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Medical Devices (MDR), and Cybersecurity (CRA/RED).

Specialized Services from SGCA Partners

  • Regulatory Transition Support The main application date of the EU Machinery Regulation is 20 January 2027. CRA vulnerability and incident reporting obligations apply from 11 September 2026, and its main product obligations from 11 December 2027. We prepare technical documentation and risk assessments against the applicable product timeline.
  • Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Guidance Specialized guidance on complex testing procedures and the authoring of comprehensive Risk Assessment reports.

KC Certification (Korea Certification)

"Smart regulatory guidance for entering the Korean market."

Overview

KC Certification is the integrated national certification system for safety, health, environment, and quality of products distributed in South Korea. Compliance is mandatory under laws such as the Electrical Appliances and Consumer Products Safety Control Act and the Radio Waves Act.

Scope

Electrical appliances, consumer goods, children's products, and broadcasting/communication equipment (wireless devices, etc.).

Specialized Services for Global Manufacturers

  • Regulatory Hub for Inbound Market Real-time resolution of language barriers and regulatory misinterpretations for international manufacturers exporting to South Korea.
  • Post-Certification Maintenance Support for periodic audits and expert guidance on labeling modifications required by ongoing legislative updates.

How we work

  1. Confirm product or organization and target markets
  2. Review applicable requirements and current status
  3. Support documentation, procedures and risk management
  4. Support test or audit preparation and follow-up actions

Deliverables agreed for your scope

We agree the appropriate deliverables, such as a requirements matrix, gap analysis, risk assessment, quality procedures or technical documentation.

Prepare product specifications and operating conditions, target markets, and existing certification, test and quality documentation.