Our type-examination for products – a safe pathway into the EU market
If you manufacture or place on the market a machine, safety component, safety control, low-voltage switch gear or personal protective equipment against falls from a height, you are responsible for its safety. But people often lack knowledge of the complex regulations and standards in this area. Here you will find out why a professional type-examination is worth it.
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We are an accredited certification body for EU type-examinations.Our experienced engineers are familiar with the requirements of the accredited sector
A certificate from Suva CERTIFICATION:
- confirms that your product meets the basic requirements for safety and health protection
- is a compelling selling point
- grants access to the European Economic Area
You will also benefit from our expertise should you wish for your machine to be stamped as a «safe product». Get in touch with us or apply
Proof of verified safety
A type-examination certificate is a key component for successful market entry.Issuing a type-examination certificate requires national accreditation and, under certain circumstances, a European notification.Our certification body "Suva CERTIFICATION" meets these requirements, making our certificates valid throughout the entire European Economic Area.
As companies are legally obliged to use safe products, this is an important factor when making new acquisitions.This compliance is a convincing selling point for you as a manufacturer.That is why it is worthwhile to get a corroborated type-examination which, when successfully completed, certifies the product's safety and health protection.
For transparency and informational purposes, we publish all certificates in our database
Examples of type-examinations
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If you have any questions about the EU type-examination, please feel free to get in touch with us. We would be happy to advise you.Needless to say, you can also book a consultation appointment.
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Product safety: legal provisions
Product safety is regulated by various laws and ordinances. We have compiled links to the Swiss documents here. For each topic, we have also included links to the European equivalents. We update this list on an ongoing basis.
- Federal Act on Product Safety (ProdSA)
(only german/french/italian) - Ordinance on Product Safety (ProdSO)
(only german/french/italian) - Machine Ordinance (MachineO)
(only german/french/italian) - Ordinance on Low-Voltage Electrical Equipment (LVEO)
(only german/french/italian) - Ordinance on Personal Protective Equipment (PPEO)
(only german/french/italian) - Ordinance on Electromagnetic Compatibility (OEMC)
Below are some useful links for your specific product category. You can find the Machinery Directive, the guide and the standards in just one click.
Machines
- Directive 2006/42/EC
on machinery (Machinery Directive) - Directive 2009/127/EC
with regard to machinery for pesticide application - Guide
to application of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC - Lists of harmonised standards
giving presumption of conformity for the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC - «Machine safety» standards package by the Swiss Association for Standardization
Safety components and safety controls
- Directive 2006/42/EC
on machinery (Machinery Directive) - Directive 2009/127/EC
with regard to machinery for pesticide application - Guide
to application of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC - Lists of harmonised standards
giving presumption of conformity for the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC - «Machine safety» standards package by the Swiss Association for Standardization
Low-voltage switchgear
- Directive 2014/35/EU
on the making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits (Low Voltage Directive) - Guide
to application of the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU - Lists of harmonised standards
giving presumption of conformity for the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
Personal protective equipment against falls from a height
- Regulation (EU) 2016/425
on personal protective equipment - Expert commentary on the new PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425
(only german/french/italian) - Guide
to application of the PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 - Lists of harmonised standards
giving presumption of conformity for Regulation (EU) 2016/425