Product Certification

Reliable pressure vessel certification for safe and compliant operations

Nortest is a renowned inspection and certification provider specializing in Product Certification for Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) compliance for pressure vessels.

As part of our comprehensive services, we offer in-depth assessments and certification to ensure pressure vessels meet the stringent requirements of the European Union’s PED (2014/68/EU).

Our experienced team conducts thorough inspections, including design reviews, material analysis, testing, and documentation checks, to verify that pressure vessels are safe, reliable, and compliant with applicable regulations.

Nortest’s PED certification process covers all stages, from initial design to final installation, ensuring that pressure vessels meet rigorous safety standards and are suitable for their intended applications. By partnering with us for PED certification, clients can confidently demonstrate the quality and safety of their pressure vessels, ensuring both regulatory compliance and operational reliability in the European market.

Ensure safe transport with TPED certification

Our comprehensive services ensure that pressure vessels used for the transport of gases, liquids, or other pressurized substances meet the requirements set forth by the European Union’s TPED (2010/35/EU).

Nortest conducts rigorous assessments, including detailed design reviews, material inspections, strength testing, and safety evaluations, to ensure that each transportable pressure vessel is safe, reliable, and compliant with international standards.

Our certification process ensures that the vessels are properly constructed and equipped to withstand the pressures encountered during transportation, reducing the risk of accidents and enhancing safety. By partnering with us for TPED certification, clients gain assurance that their transportable pressure vessels meet the highest safety standards and regulatory requirements, allowing for safe and compliant transport within the European market.

Raising standards through certified precision

As a Notified Body under the Lifts Directive (2014/33/EU) and Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC), Nortest provides independent conformity assessment, testing, and certification for lifts and lifting equipment. Our services cover the full lifecycle — from design review and type examination to final inspection and periodic testing — ensuring compliance with EU regulations, harmonized standards and industry best practices.

We work closely with manufacturers, installers, and building operators to ensure that lifting systems are not only compliant but also safe, reliable, and optimized for performance in demanding environments. Our team of qualified experts applies advanced inspection techniques, risk analysis, and detailed technical evaluations for both passenger and goods lifts, hoists, cranes, and other lifting appliances.

Build with confidence—certify your metallic structures

Our services cover a wide range of metallic structures, including bridges, buildings, towers, frameworks, and industrial installations.

Nortest’s certification process is rigorous, involving detailed assessments of design, materials, fabrication, welding, and installation to ensure that the structures meet the required strength, durability, and safety standards.

With a team of experienced engineers and inspectors, the company conducts thorough inspections, including visual examinations, non-destructive testing (NDT), load testing, and structural analysis to verify the integrity and performance of metallic structures.

Nortest also ensures compliance with relevant local, national, and international standards, such as those set by the European Union (e.g., EN 1090 for steel structures) and other applicable industry codes.

By offering product certification for metallic structures, we help clients ensure that their structures are built to last, compliant with regulatory requirements, and safe for use.

This certification provides assurance that the structure will perform as intended while minimizing risks and enhancing the safety of workers and the public.

With the Nortest’s expertise, clients can confidently proceed with construction, knowing their metallic structures meet the highest quality and safety standards.

The Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC) ensures that machinery within the EU meets essential health and safety requirements. It aims to protect users and improve machinery design, requiring compliance with standards for safety, efficiency, and environmental considerations. Manufacturers must provide documentation and ensure their products undergo proper assessment before being marketed in the EU.

Nowadays, dairy industries in Cyprus are certified with the HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) and enforce the ISO, a quality system ensuring maximum quality and hygiene The ΧΑΛΛΟΥΜΙ (Halloumi)/ HELLIM is produced in technologically advanced dairy industries approved and registered according to the strictest EU regulations.

Nortest Cyprus Ltd according to ISO/IEC 17065, CYS 94-1:1985 and the Official Gazette of the Republic of Cyprus (No. 4788 / 9-7-2014), certifies companies with official controls of verification of compliance with the product specification for the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) of “ΧΑΛΛΟΥΜΙ (HALLOUMI)/HELLIM” which is registered by the European Commission.

Nortest Certification remains valid as long as the methods and/or production requirements included in the harmonized standard(s) and regulations/articles, used to assess the performance of the declared characteristics, do not change, and the producing conditions in the plant are not modified significantly, unless suspended or withdrawn by the Certification Body.