Product Safety Consulting renews SGS Data Acceptance Program accreditation

Product Safety Consulting renewed its SGS Data Acceptance Program accreditation, giving manufacturers a faster path to U.S. NRTL certification by letting SGS accept PSC test data without duplicate testing. The move is aimed at cutting time, cost and redundancy in product certification workflows.

Why it matters: - Manufacturers seeking NRTL certification in the U.S. can now use Product Safety Consulting test data through SGS without repeating the same tests. - The renewal can reduce certification timelines and lower overall compliance costs. - The accreditation gives PSC another way to help customers move products to market faster.

What happened: - Product Safety Consulting said Aug. 10, 2026, that it renewed its accreditation in the SGS Data Acceptance Program. - The renewal is PSC's first since joining the program one year ago. - The SGS DAP program lets SGS, a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory, accept test data generated by PSC directly.

The details: - SGS can accept PSC test data without requiring duplicate testing. - For manufacturers, that can mean less time spent in certification and lower testing costs. - John Allen, owner of Product Safety Consulting, said the renewal required a significant investment in money and staff resources. - Allen said the benefit goes straight to clients because SGS can move forward with PSC data instead of starting from scratch. - PSC said the SGS DAP accreditation works alongside its existing ANAB/ILAC accreditation. - ANAB/ILAC accreditation allows international certification bodies to accept PSC test data. - SGS DAP accreditation specifically allows SGS to accept that data for U.S. NRTL certification. - Product Safety Consulting provides product safety testing, certification support and compliance consulting for manufacturers navigating NRTL, ANAB/ILAC and other regulatory pathways.

Between the lines: - The renewal suggests PSC is trying to deepen its role as a testing partner that can shorten the handoff between lab work and certification. - The company is positioning accreditation as a competitive advantage for customers facing repeated testing and higher compliance costs. - The focus on both U.S. and international certification pathways points to a broader strategy around cross-border compliance support.

What's next: - PSC plans to continue promoting the accreditation to manufacturers evaluating NRTL certification options. - Allen said the company wants more clients to know the service can save time and money on certification. - The company is likely to keep leaning on the SGS DAP renewal as part of its market message to manufacturers.