TUV RHEINLAND UK LTD

TÜV Rheinland provides comprehensive testing, inspection, and certification services for industrial machinery to ensure compliance with global safety standards and national regulations. As a Notified Body for the EU Machinery Directive, they offer third-party verification that reduces manufacturer liability and facilitates international market access. 

Core Machinery Services

• Testing & Evaluation: Technical assessments based on the EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and the upcoming Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230.
• Functional Safety: Specialized certification for safety-related control systems according to EN ISO 13849 and IEC 62061, determining Safety Integrity Levels (SIL) or Performance Levels (PL).
• Market Access Services: Support for regional certifications, including cTUVus (USA/Canada), KC/KCs (South Korea), and NR 12 (Brazil).
• Production Line Assessments (PLA):PUWER: On-site inspections of newly installed, relocated, or modified machines to identify hazards resulting from machine-to-machine interactions.
• Field Evaluations: On-site safety inspections for unlisted or custom machinery in the US and Canada (e.g., NFPA 79). 
• Cyber Security: Testing for digitalization and connectivity requirements under new EU regulations to protect against cyber-attacks. 

Verification and Support

• Certipedia Database: All valid certificates and test marks can be verified online through the Certipedia database.
• Training: Professional qualification programs for Functional Safety Engineers.