When it comes to electrical devices, the term “reliable” carries weight. Directly impacting public trust, a product’s reliability is tested to ensure this trust is well-placed, and that is precisely where the NRTL certification comes in.
What Is NRTL Certification?
NRTL stands for Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory, an independent testing body recognized by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) under Federal Code 29 CFR 1910.7. As a prerequisite for product distribution in the U.S. market, an NRTL evaluates a product’s safety against all applicable standards, verifying its electrical safety, durability, and performance under various conditions.
When a manufacturer develops a new product or makes adjustments to existing products, they should send samples to an NRTL for safety testing. Maintaining NRTL certification entails four random inspections of the manufacturer’s factory every year.
Why NRTL Certification Matters
The NRTL certification guarantees the product's industry-grade safety. While providers are not legally bound to certify products in NRTLs, the lack of an NRTL certification has natural consequences, including retailer refusals and issued penalties.
Electrical devices cannot reach the U.S. market without testing them in accredited laboratories. Deploying NRTL-certified products simplifies regulatory approval and makes it easier for both retailers and consumers. Applying to electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), also known as EV chargers, NRTL certifications ensure that this high-power energy transfer equipment improves and does not harm public welfare. The safety certification procedures, though seemingly time-consuming, accelerate the establishment of a reliable network of EV charging infrastructure.
Partnering for Safety: NRTLs
Consumers can look for official NRTL marks displayed on the products, visibly on the rating plates, which durably show specific information required by the National Electrical Code. NRTLs have a global reputation with experts knowledgeable in the latest standards and regulations. With a total of 21 accredited labs, NRTL entities include TÜV SÜD, and ETL.
Innovative leaders cannot ignore NRTL certification while engineering safe products. As a commitment to safety that partners can rely on, viveEV achieved NRTL certification through TÜV for its chargers, including Tron 600kW DCFC, featuring industry-leading uptime with dynamic power sharing.
NRTL certification is a testament to our dedication to providing secure, high-performance solutions that meet and exceed industry standards. It enables us to support depots, clients, and fleets with the equipment they can trust. Supporting the future of EV charging, NRTL certification ensures that viveEV chargers serve the transition to electric mobility as charging demands grow.
For a smarter, safer, and speedier mobility future, explore viveEV’s solutions at viveEV.com.