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Technical Certification Rules
Each Eurovent Certification programme has its own Technical Certification Rules (TCR), which sets out the rules of that specific certification scheme. Eurovent Certita Certification works in collaboration with certified manufacturers and industry stakeholders to create TCRs so that the data verified through certification aligns with market needs.
While TCRs will vary, all programmes have a set certification process. This means that every product and manufacturer within the programme is treated equally, with all products going through the same route and process to certification.
Our evaluation protocols
Independent Consistent Impartial
We use state of the art evaluation protocols to verify product performance. Eurovent Certification ensures fairness and consistency across all programmes.
Evaluation methods
- Independent laboratory tests to verify performance data
- Factory audits to ensure the products coming off the production line are the same as those tested in the laboratory
- Software audits to ensure certified values are used in product selection software
- Full analysis and validation of all supplied information to ensure correct use of data, (including marketing materials).
- Surveillance process to ensure products continue to conform with certified values.
Consistency & impartiality
Eurovent Certification also ensures all products within the programme:
- Are evaluated according to the same criteria
- Have results expressed in the same unit of measurement, regardless of the country where the products are manufactured or marketed
- Go through exactly the same certification, auditing and surveillance process
- Are impartiality assessed. Manufacturers and laboratories have no direct contact, keeping the process clear of any bias
- Plus, for products with components manufactured across multiple sites (sometimes in different countries), all must reach Eurovent Certita Certification standards.
The certification process
Manufacturers voluntarily submit their products for evaluation, knowing that equipment will have to pass numerous checkpoints to be certified:
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1Certification requestFirst the participant puts in a certification request
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2Application & data validationThe certification application and reported data is analysed and validated
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3Testing & evaluationProducts are tested and evaluated. While checkpoints may vary between programmes, the process can include independent laboratory testing, production site audits, checks or certification of product selection tools, desk studies, and verification of marketing materials and websites to ensure product data is correct
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4Review & decisionOnce the evaluation is complete, the results are reviewed and a certification decision is made
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5Certification achievedThe manufacturer achieves certification of the product
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6Surveillance & renewalSuccessful participants move into a surveillance process, which may include regular product testing and audits, ensuring continued compliance and a streamlined certification renewal
Certified Products
Access the official directory of Eurovent certified products. Data is reviewed regularly and available in real time.
Visit the certified product directoryOfficial source • Verified performance data
What happens if a product fails a test?
Quality control
While there is a tolerance for very minor deviations between declared performance and laboratory test results, anything outside of those tolerances will constitute a failed test. Test failures are dealt with fairly, but robustly.
If a product fails a test, the participant has three choices:
Accept & rerate
Accept the first test result and rerate products according to the test result.
Retest the same unit
Request a second test of the same unit.
Retest a new unit
Request a second test of a new unit.
Frequently asked questions
How long does certification take?
Different programmes hold different requirements, so it can vary from programme to programme, especially in the evaluation phase. Once you apply for a programme you will be allocated a client manager who can take you through the full process and what to expect.
Can I apply for more than one certification programme?
Yes. As long as products meet the criteria, manufacturers can apply for as many programmes as they like.
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