INDUSTRIAL PRODUCT CERTIFICATION
Certification serves as an enabler for trade in industrial products, which are goods designed for industrial and professional use, not for use by consumers.
Your passport to markets
Industrial product manufacturers who meet recognized standards can secure access to new markets and establish credibility for their equipment. Certification facilitates market access and guarantees safety and quality, thereby unlocking business growth.
Industrial Product Certification by Bureau Veritas enables multiple sectors—including pressure equipment, machinery, construction, transport and logistics, and railway and mobility—to operate more safely and sustainably across borders.
With global reach and local agility, we are the global partner of choice for manufacturers seeking to navigate fast-moving compliance and innovation. Our experts continually monitor industry trends and flows, staying ahead of shifting regulations and emerging technologies. By combining this approach with investment in digital tools and innovative methods, industrial progress becomes safer, faster, and more sustainable.
No matter your sector or product, we speak your technical language and facilitate your expansion, helping you identify the key markings for your products.
KEY INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
1. PRESSURE EQUIPMENT
Pressure equipment includes vessels, piping, valves, boilers, refrigerating units, and safety loops. These components operate under extreme conditions where even minor faults can have major safety, environmental, and financial consequences.
High safety stakes, innovation, and evolving regulatory requirements mean that equipment certification plays a pivotal role in this sector. By working with manufacturers and engineering, procurement, and construction companies, we ensure that compliance is built from the design stage.
For more details, please visit our PRESSURE EQUIPMENT PAGE
2. MACHINERY & ADVANCED MANUFACTURING SERVICES
Manufacturing equipment is becoming increasingly smart, digitally integrated, and connected. As machinery increasingly merges with critical infrastructure, and technological innovations enhance efficiency, there are new avenues for business growth, and new opportunities for manufacturers.
At the same time, certification is adapting to ensure safety, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance as equipment increasingly assimilates robotics, AI and IoT. These innovations enhance efficiency and open new avenues for business growth, driving manufacturers to explore emerging opportunities.
For more details, please visit our MACHINERY PAGE
3. TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS
Products in circulation today travel in over 45 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of in-service dry and refrigerated units, and 800,000 tank containers. As goods move across borders, certification allows manufacturers, operators, and shippers to demonstrate the integrity, quality, and safety of containers.
We help shipping companies, container-leasing companies, and container manufacturers operate successfully in this highly-standardized environment. In addition, we are the only certification body providing Approval Continuous Examination Program (ACEP) globally.
For more details, please visit our TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS PAGE
4. RAILWAY & MOBILITY
Across the world, railway and mobility systems are modernizing their infrastructure, expanding high-speed and conventional networks, and integrating advanced digital systems into daily operations. This transformation directly affects vehicle-builders and the wider industry of system-integrators and infrastructure providers.
Certification now goes beyond Rolling Stock (e.g., components, track systems, traction and electrical equipment, and signaling systems) to include digital technologies and software such as train control, platform screen doors, embedded systems, and advanced cybersecurity features. Through strategic investments in modernization and certification, manufacturers and operators can reach higher standards and earn greater public trust.
For more details, please visit our RAILWAY & MOBILITY PAGE
Vice President – Industrial Product Certification,
Bureau Veritas
“In a world of increasingly complex regulations, rapid changes and innovation, we are a one-stop partner that makes certification smarter, faster, and more transparent.”
WHY CERTIFY YOUR INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS?
- It confirms your products are safe and high-quality Today, success means earning customer trust and operating more safely and sustainably across borders.
- It ensures your products meet regulatory requirements Products must comply with the regulations and standards of every country where they are used. Certification showcases your leadership and demonstrates how you adapt to an evolving landscape.
- It allows you to operate with continuity while safeguarding reputation Once the certification is issued, the manufacturer is allowed to affix a marking on the product.
- It opens up opportunities in new markets and innovative industries Certification ultimately serves as a passport to markets by accelerating time to market and enabling safe and efficient operations as products move across borders.
BUREAU VERITAS IS YOUR STRATEGIC PARTNER
We have a network of 2,000+ industrial products certification experts in 140 countries. Our global reach, combined with local expertise, allows manufacturers to comply with the regulations and standards applicable in their home countries. With 100+ Licenses to Operate (LTO) and 150 years of experience, we are a trusted, independent, industry partner.
Safety, sustainability, and innovation are the cornerstones of our approach. By balancing these priorities, we help you accelerate time to market and avoid costly redesigns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can an industrial product have multiple markings?
- Yes. Since products must comply with the regulations and standards of every country where they are used, they can have multiple markings.
- Bureau Veritas serves as a one-stop-shop supporting market entry across multiple regions.
What is the typical equipment certification journey?
- Industrial products are manufactured in a factory
- Bureau Veritas assesses the conformity of the industrial product
- The products comply with the regulations and standards of each of the countries where they will be used
- The certificate is issued and the manufacturer can affix a marking on the product
- The product is ready for distribution and export
How do you assess the conformity of the industrial product?
Our experts are specialized in different products and their conformity needs. Depending on the products, design reviews, calculation, quality and production control, test witnessing or inspection can be required.
What are the main industrial product certifications?
Certifications vary across regions and type of products. Some of the main industrial product certifications are:
- North America: ASME, API, OSHA, NRTL, US Dot, Transport Canada, Standards Council of Canada
- Latin America: INMETRO (Brazil), NOM (Mexico), SEC (Chile)
- Europe: CE Marking
- Asia: CE Marking, KOSHA, KGS, MOM, DOSH
- India: IBR • China: CE Marking, ASME
- Asia-Pacific: S’mark
- Middle East, Caucasian Sea, Africa: CE Marking, ASME