Product Certification Services

COMPLIANCE WITH DIRECTIVES, REGULATIONS AND STANDARD

Product Certification for Global Market Access

In both local and international markets, product certification is essential for demonstrating compliance with applicable directives, regulations, and standards, ensuring access to the EU and global markets. 

Manufacturers, importers, and distributors must comply with:

  • CE marking requirements under EU directives such as:

    • Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC)
    • Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU)
    • EMC Directive (2014/30/EU)
    • Pressure Equipment Directive (PED 2014/68/EU)
    • ATEX Directive (2014/34/EU)
    • Construction Products Regulation (EU) No. 305/2011
    • Global standards: ISO, EN, IEC, UL, ASME

Market-specific schemes (e.g. UKCA for the UK, G-Mark for the Gulf region) Non-compliance can result in
market access denial, legal penalties, or safety incidents.

What are the main Bureau Veritas' Product Certification Services?

Bureau Veritas acts as an independent third-party notified body and offers:

• CE marking support for conformity with all relevant EU directives
• Notified Body certification services (for directives requiring Type Examination)
• Technical documentation review (Technical File/TCF)
• Type testing and laboratory coordination
• Factory Production Control (FPC) and audits
• Risk assessment and Essential Health & Safety Requirements (EHSR) compliance check
• Support for international certification (UKCA, UL, G-Mark, EAC)
• Guidance and templates for manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity
• Assistance in regulatory updates and transition (e.g. Machinery Regulation 2023/1230)

  • Product Certification Services: which are the main advantages?

    Bureau Veritas' expertise about product certification can be a valuable asset for clients, that can benefit from it in many ways:

    • Compliance with Standards: Bureau Veritas helps clients ensure their products comply with relevant safety, quality, and performance standards, both at the local and global levels. This includes assistance with regulatory requirements and certification schemes.
    • Market Access: Bureau Veritas 's product certification services can help clients gain access to new markets by demonstrating compliance with the necessary regulations and requirements in different regions and countries.
    • Brand Reputation: Obtaining Bureau Veritas 's product certification can enhance a client's brand reputation and credibility, as it signifies that their products have been independently evaluated and validated.
    • Risk Mitigation: Bureau Veritas 's product certification services help clients identify and mitigate potential risks associated with their products, reducing the likelihood of product recalls, liability issues, and reputational damage.
    • Supply Chain Assurance: Bureau Veritas can provide product certification services throughout the supply chain, ensuring consistency and quality across all stages of production and distribution.

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Which are the Bureau Veritas' activities for PRODUCT CERTIFICATION?

Our product certification methodology ensures traceable, consistent, and regulation-compliant processes:

  1. Initial evaluation: Identify applicable directives and relevant conformity modules.
  2. Gap analysis: Evaluate technical documentation and design data against EHSRs and standards.
  3. Testing coordination: When required, coordinate laboratory testing (mechanical, electrical, EMC, ATEX, etc.).
  4. On-site factory audits (if applicable for Module D, E, H) for production quality assurance.
  5. Issuance of certificate and full documentation support, including CE marking guidance.
  6. Digital support: Use of online tools for application management, document submission, and status tracking.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about pRODUCT CERTIFICATION SERVICES

  • Product Certification Services. Which players are these services addressed to?

    • Manufacturers of industrial, consumer, and safety equipment
    • OEMs and system integrators
    • Importers and distributors placing products on the EU market
    • Designers and engineers responsible for CE documentation
    • Retailers and suppliers in regulated product categories
    • Public procurement bodies seeking conformity of supplied goods.