Roun robin tests are now set out for the recognized test labs to ensure that all critical aspects of consistency in testing are assessed (CertAlarm Rules R-04).
Every year, several samples are supplied to the RTL partners so as to check the continued consistency of their test results .
By a letter dated 17 February 2011, EA confirmed the status of CERTALARM within EA.
Following the consultation within the Certification Committee in 2009, the European co-operation for Accreditation made the positive decision to accept CERTALARM as a Scheme covered by the EA MLA.
17th May 2010: CertAlarm takes off.
The first certificates are issued.
For the fire and security products, industry can now apply for the CertAlarm Quality Mark, the only mark endorsed by the European Co-operation for Accreditation.
