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Eidg. Materialprüfungs- und Forschungsanstalt, Empa
Accredited by: SAS
Eidg. Materialprüfungs- und Forschungsanstalt, Empa, is a Swiss federal institute specializing in materials testing and research. It operates a certification body for construction products, focusing on concrete steel, prestressing steel, and anchoring systems. Empa conducts conformity assessments according to recognized standards and accreditation systems, ensuring product performance and safety. The institute is accredited and designated as a notified body under various Swiss and European regulations for construction products.
Überlandstrasse 129, 8600 Dübendorf
Certification Scopes (1)
ISO/IEC 17065
Certification body for products, processes, and services
Swiss Accreditation Service
Switzerland
The certification body at Empa is accredited to certify construction products in the areas of reinforcing steel, prestressing steel, and post-tensioning and anchoring systems. Certification is conducted according to standards including SIA 262, SN EN 10080, EN 10138 series, and EAD 160004-00-0301, following AVCP system 1+ for conformity assessments. It operates under ISO/IEC 17065:2012 and is designated as a notified body (NB 2260) for EU Regulation No 305/2011 on construction products. The certification programs are documented in specific SOPs corresponding to each product category.
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