Research

Third party accredited certification support product safety

A Europe-wide study conducted by the International Federation of Inspection Agencies (IFIA) has revealed that nearly 80% of products tested bearing the CE Mark through self-declaration of conformity (SDoC) did not comply with EU Regulations. The survey also found that 16% of products showed safety-critical failures, resulting in a high risk of shock or fire. This compares to less than 1% for products with third-party accredited certification.

For sensitive and high-risk products, a more robust approach that relies on independent third-party, on either a voluntary or mandatory basis, should be taken to ensure that products placed on the market are safe, compliant and sustainable.

A press release summarising the findings is available on the IFIA website.

A full copy of the report is available here.