Part 6- Testing and Evaluation by
Independent Laboratories and Non-MSHA Product Safety Standards
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Independent Laboratories
Section 6.10 of the regulation permits MSHA to accept testing and
evaluation performed by an independent laboratory provided the applicant
submits the following information:
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Written evidence of the laboratory's independence and
current recognition by a laboratory accrediting organization;
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Complete technical explanation of how the product
complies with each requirement in the applicable MSHA product approval
requirements;
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Identification of components or features of the
product that are critical to the safety of the product; and
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All documentation, including drawings and
specifications, as submitted to the independent laboratory by the
applicant and as required by the applicable part under this chapter.
A listing of laboratories from which MSHA has accepted testing and evaluation results under 30 CFR Part 6 can be found below:
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