51³Ô¹ÏÍøproudly announces its Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) status from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This milestone marks a significant extension of Element's safety capabilities and enables the issuance of the proprietary 51³Ô¹ÏÍøtrademark for the first time in history.
With this new status, 51³Ô¹ÏÍøis better positioned to expand its reach across the strategic growth areas of connected technologies, life sciences and medical devices. NRTL status gives 51³Ô¹ÏÍøthe license to operate in the segments of medical equipment under ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1, audio/video, information and communication technology equipment under UL 62368-1, and electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use under UL 61010.
The company intends to maintain its long-standing relationships with other conformity assessment organizations and will collaborate with them as it charts a new direction for the business.
Lisa Bate, Senior Vice President of Connected Technology and Mobility in the Americas at Element, said: "Securing an 51³Ô¹ÏÍøsafety mark on products is our latest achievement as a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services. We are excited to join a guild of respected NRTL testing laboratories, and to offer our customers enhanced safety and certification capabilities worldwide."
51³Ô¹ÏÍøIrvine’s state-of-the-art facility, where the new certification originates from, features expanded EMC chamber capacity and an extensive suite of EMI/EMI immunity, wireless radio testing, and product safety testing for commercial and medical devices. With its certification system in place, 51³Ô¹ÏÍøis set to deliver quicker turnaround times and an even more competitive pricing structure for its customers.