Product Certification
Global Alliance Register provides coordinated access to product certification, conformity assessment, type approval and global market-access services through its worldwide network of accredited laboratories, certification bodies, notified bodies, recognized approval organizations and specialist technical partners.
GAR acts as the client’s product-certification coordinator — helping determine the applicable regulatory route, identify required testing and evaluation, select the appropriate accredited or recognized certification partner, coordinate technical documentation, manage factory assessment interfaces where required and follow the process through certification, approval and market access.
Our objective is to make product certification smarter, faster, more cost-effective, better coordinated and easier to manage while preserving the independence and authority of the appointed conformity-assessment body.
One Product. Multiple Markets. One GAR Certification Interface.
Product certification is rarely limited to one test or one certificate. Depending on the product and target market, the route may involve regulatory review, applicable standards, testing, technical documentation, factory assessment, Factory Production Control, notified-body involvement, type approval, certification marks, national approvals, surveillance and renewal.
GAR coordinates these requirements through one international service interface, selecting the appropriate route according to the product, regulation, target country, accreditation, recognition requirements, schedule and commercial efficiency.
Find the Certification Route for Your Product
Product Access to the European Market
GAR coordinates the applicable EU conformity-assessment route, including Notified Body involvement where required by the relevant legislation.
Machinery
Conformity assessment for machinery, safety requirements, technical documentation and applicable evaluation routes.
Pressure Equipment — PED
Pressure vessels, piping, boilers, assemblies and related pressure equipment.
ATEX
Equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Construction Products — CPR
Product-performance assessment, Factory Production Control and applicable CE-related routes.
Personal Protective Equipment — PPE
Conformity assessment for regulated protective equipment and applicable certification modules.
Lifts & Elevators
Conformity assessment for lifts and related safety components.
Radio Equipment — RED
Radio, wireless and connected products subject to applicable radio-equipment requirements.
Marine Equipment — MED
Marine equipment subject to European marine-equipment conformity requirements.
Transportable Pressure Equipment — TPED
Transportable pressure equipment and related conformity requirements.
Gas Appliances
Applicable conformity routes for gas-burning appliances and fittings.
Measuring Instruments / NAWI
Conformity assessment for regulated measuring and non-automatic weighing instruments.
Recreational Craft
Product conformity and assessment for recreational craft and components.
Medical Devices / IVD
Notified Body conformity-assessment coordination where required under applicable medical-device legislation.
GAR coordinates the applicable conformity-assessment route and Notified Body involvement where required. Manufacturer obligations, declarations and product marking remain subject to the applicable EU legislation.
Product Safety for International Markets
IECEE CB Scheme
International testing and certification route supporting acceptance across participating national markets.
ENEC / ENEC+
European safety and performance certification for applicable electrical products.
GS Mark
Voluntary German product-safety certification for applicable products.
NRTL Certification
North American product certification through recognized Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories.
ETL Listed
Third-party safety certification route for products intended for the United States and Canada.
UL / CSA-Related Routes
Coordination of applicable North American certification and approval pathways.
National Electrical Safety Marks
Country-specific product safety approvals and national certification routes.
Household & Consumer Electrical Products
Appliances, lighting, power supplies, accessories, consumer electronics and related product categories.
Industrial Electronics & Components
Industrial controls, electrical components, machinery electronics and other technical products.
Connect Products to Global Markets
EMC Compliance
Electromagnetic compatibility testing and conformity routes for regulated products.
RF & Radio Certification
Radio-frequency and radio-equipment certification for applicable technologies.
Bluetooth / Wi-Fi
Certification and market-access support for short-range wireless technologies.
Cellular Products
Type approval and certification support for cellular-enabled devices.
Telecommunication Type Approval
Country-specific telecom approval and registration coordination.
IoT & Connected Devices
Certification support for smart, connected and internet-enabled products.
Smart Products
Product conformity for smart appliances, industrial devices and connected systems.
Cybersecurity-Related Product Conformity
Coordination of applicable cybersecurity and connected-product conformity routes where relevant.
Country-Specific Radio Approvals
National radio, wireless and telecom approvals for target markets.
Certification for Industrial Safety and Technical Compliance
Machinery & Machine Tools
Industrial machinery, workshop machinery, production equipment and machine tools.
Pressure Equipment
Pressure vessels, piping, boilers, assemblies and pressure-retaining equipment.
Valves, Pumps & Compressors
Industrial flow-control and rotating-equipment products.
Lifting Equipment
Cranes, hoists, lifting systems and associated equipment.
Material Handling Systems
Industrial handling, conveying and logistics equipment.
Industrial Packaged Equipment
Skids, modular systems, packaged units and integrated industrial equipment.
Industrial Control Equipment
Control panels, automation systems and industrial control assemblies.
Mechanical Components
Industrial components requiring conformity assessment, testing or certification.
Custom / Project-Specific Products
Specialized equipment requiring dedicated certification or technical approval routes.
Product Certification for the Built Environment
Construction Products Regulation — CPR
Applicable conformity-assessment and performance-declaration routes for construction products.
Factory Production Control — FPC
Factory control assessment, surveillance and certification where required by the applicable system.
EN 1090
Certification routes for structural steel and aluminium components.
Fire Safety Products
Certification and performance assessment for applicable fire-protection and fire-resistance products.
Doors, Windows & Façades
Certification support for building envelope products and systems.
Insulation Materials
Product-performance and conformity assessment for insulation products.
Cement, Aggregates & Concrete Products
Certification and FPC support for construction materials and products.
Structural Steel Products
Certification of applicable fabricated or manufactured structural products.
Roofing & Waterproofing
Conformity assessment and certification for roofing and waterproofing systems.
Building Hardware
Certification for applicable building fittings, hardware and mechanical components.
Glass & Curtain Walling
Performance assessment and certification support for glass and façade systems.
Road & Infrastructure Products
Certification routes for applicable road, civil and infrastructure products.
Product Conformity for Medical Technologies
EU MDR
Conformity-assessment coordination for medical devices under applicable EU requirements.
EU IVDR
Conformity-assessment coordination for in-vitro diagnostic devices.
Medical Device CE Routes
Coordination of technical documentation, testing and Notified Body involvement where required.
Electrical Medical Equipment
Safety and conformity routes for electrically powered medical devices.
IEC 60601-Related Testing
Testing coordination for applicable medical electrical equipment standards.
Medical Software & Connected Devices
Conformity support for software-based and connected medical technologies where applicable.
Sterile & Reusable Devices
Certification and technical assessment routes according to product type and regulatory classification.
Medical Device Product Safety
Testing and conformity assessment supporting product safety and regulatory approval.
Global Medical Device Market Access
Coordination of product approval routes for multiple target markets.
ISO 13485 belongs to GAR’s Management System Certification service line. Medical-device product conformity belongs here, while laboratory and safety testing are coordinated through Test & Analysis Services.
Certification and Homologation for Mobility Technologies
Vehicle Type Approval
Coordination of applicable vehicle certification and type-approval routes.
Component Type Approval
Approval support for regulated automotive components and systems.
Homologation
Technical coordination of homologation requirements for vehicles and components.
Automotive Lighting
Testing and certification support for lighting products and systems.
Electrical / Electronic Components
Product conformity for automotive electronics and electrical systems.
EMC
Electromagnetic compatibility testing and approval coordination for mobility products.
Batteries & EV Components
Certification and testing routes for batteries, EV components and energy-storage systems.
Charging Equipment
Certification support for EV charging equipment and related electrical infrastructure.
Safety Components
Conformity assessment for safety-critical vehicle components.
Functional Safety-Related Assessment
Coordination of product assessment where functional-safety requirements apply.
Rail Components
Certification and technical approval support for applicable railway products.
Transportation Equipment
Certification support for mobility and transportation equipment beyond automotive.
Certification for Marine Equipment and Components
Marine Equipment Directive — MED
Conformity-assessment coordination for equipment falling within the applicable MED scope.
Type Approval
Type-approval coordination through appropriate class or recognized approval organizations.
Marine Product Certification
Certification routes for marine equipment, materials and components.
Approved Manufacturer Routes
Coordination of manufacturer-approval requirements where applicable.
Materials & Equipment Certification
Certification of applicable marine materials, products and equipment.
Fire-Fighting Equipment
Certification and approval routes for applicable marine fire-safety products.
Life-Saving Appliances
Product assessment and certification coordination for life-saving appliances.
Marine PPE
Certification support for personal protective equipment used in marine environments.
Electrical & Mechanical Marine Equipment
Type approval and product certification for marine technical systems and components.
Marine Cables
Testing and certification support for cables used in marine applications.
Pleasure Craft
Certification and conformity routes for recreational and pleasure craft.
Offshore Equipment
Product certification and approval support for offshore equipment and components.
Product Safety, Quality and Voluntary Certification Marks
Textiles, Apparel & Fashion Products
Textiles • Apparel • Footwear • Leather Products • Jewelry • Fashion Accessories
Household, Leisure & Mechanical Consumer Products
Furniture • Household Products • Kitchenware • Cookware • Tools • Garden Products • Sports Equipment • Toys • Children’s Products
Consumer Electronics
Electrical safety, EMC, wireless, connected-product and voluntary product-mark routes.
Quality, Performance & Safety Marks
Voluntary marks demonstrating safety, quality, performance or other product attributes beyond minimum legal requirements.
Restricted Substance & Chemical Programs
Product certification or verification programs relating to restricted substances and chemical compliance.
Environmental Product Marks
Voluntary environmental, sustainability and responsible-product marks where applicable.
Demonstrate Environmental and Sustainability Attributes
Eco-Labels
Evaluation and coordination of recognized eco-label certification routes.
Environmental Product Marks
Certification or verification routes for environmental product attributes.
Green Product Certification
Product schemes demonstrating environmental or sustainability performance.
Recycled Content
Certification and verification of recycled-content claims where recognized schemes apply.
Responsible Sourcing
Certification routes linked to responsible sourcing and supply-chain requirements.
Organic / Natural Product Schemes
Coordination of applicable organic or natural-product certification programs.
Carbon-Related Product Verification
Product-level carbon and environmental verification where applicable schemes exist.
Marine Stewardship / Aquaculture Schemes
Coordination of recognized certification routes for applicable marine and aquaculture products.
Scheme-Owner Programs
Support for labels and certification programs such as EU Ecolabel, Blue Angel, Nordic Swan, NATRUE, MSC, ASC and others where applicable.
Certification, labeling, verification and scheme-owner approval are not always the same activity. GAR identifies and coordinates the appropriate route according to the specific scheme.
One Product. Multiple Markets. One Certification Strategy.
GAR coordinates product-certification and approval routes across international markets, helping clients reduce duplicated testing and fragmented certification management where possible.
Mandatory vs Voluntary Product Certification
Regulatory Conformity
Required by legislation, regulation or as a condition of market access.
Product Certification & Quality Marks
Used to demonstrate safety, quality, performance or sustainability beyond minimum legal requirements.
One Product. One GAR Coordinator. The Right Certification Route.
From Product Review to Certification
Market Review
Identification
Selection
Review
Evaluation
FPC
Corrective Actions
Decision
Surveillance
Product Certification Often Requires More Than Certification Alone.
Why Certify Through Global Alliance Register?
Global Certification Network
Access to accredited, notified and recognized conformity-assessment partners internationally.
Right Certification Route
The product and target market determine the route — not the limitations of a single certification body.
One Point of Contact
GAR coordinates laboratories, certification bodies, documentation and technical communication.
Global Market Access
One international interface for multiple national certification and approval requirements.
Testing + Certification Integration
Testing requirements can be coordinated through GAR’s worldwide laboratory network.
Factory Assessment Support
Where certification requires factory evaluation, FPC or surveillance, GAR coordinates the applicable process.
Commercial Efficiency
Routes can be evaluated according to technical suitability, recognition, schedule and total cost.
Faster Coordination
Access to multiple partners can improve laboratory, auditor and assessor availability.
Certification Decisions Remain Independent
GAR may coordinate product certification, conformity assessment, technical documentation, testing and process interfaces. Testing results remain the responsibility of the testing laboratory, Notified Body activities remain the responsibility of the appointed Notified Body, and formal product-certification decisions remain the responsibility of the appointed accredited or recognized certification body.
Manufacturers remain responsible for their own regulatory obligations, declarations and product marking where applicable.
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