Product approvals & certification
Product approvals and certification services
Where a product needs a formal approval or certification pathway, we help define the route, coordinate supporting evidence and prepare the approval package. This service is designed for businesses that need practical guidance from early assessment through to submission readiness.
What we provide
- Approval pathway identification — we assess your product, intended market and intended use, and identify the correct compliance pathway
- RCM approval — assistance in obtaining the Regulatory Compliance Mark by establishing that products meet safety, EMC and wireless standards
- Product certification — facilitating safety certifications and liaising with authorities to secure the necessary approvals
- Test reports and documentation — preparation, review and submission of test reports and technical documents
- Liaison with test laboratories — coordinating testing with accredited laboratories and confirming that results are accurate and complete
- Authorised representative service — acting as the local representative for foreign manufacturers, managing compliance and documentation
- Certification support for target jurisdictions — supporting approval requirements across relevant local and international markets
- Compliance maintenance advice — practical guidance on market entry obligations and ongoing compliance responsibilities
Key deliverables
- Approval pathway identification
- Certification support for target jurisdictions
- Preparation and review of technical documentation
- Liaison support with laboratories, certifiers and regulators
- Practical advice on market entry obligations and compliance maintenance
Who this service is for
Businesses introducing products into regulated markets with multiple approval requirements.
Business outcome
A more structured certification process, with stronger documentation and better submission readiness.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What are product approvals?
Product approvals are the process of obtaining the certifications and permissions a product needs to be legally sold and used in a specific market. This involves establishing compliance with safety, quality and regulatory standards, arranging testing and certification, and obtaining the required regulatory markings. Approvals are essential for lawful market entry, consumer safety, market trust and avoiding penalties.
Why are product approvals important?
They are what makes market access lawful. Beyond that, they protect brand reputation, mitigate liability risk and provide a competitive advantage by confirming that products meet regulatory standards and are safe for use. Retailers, distributors and insurers increasingly ask for the evidence before they will stock a product.
Does my product need approval?
It depends on the product type, the target market and local regulations. Electrical devices, radio products, medical products and many consumer goods generally require specific certifications. The most reliable way to find out is a short review of the product, its intended use and its target markets — which is what our free 15-minute consultation covers.
Can you handle approvals in several markets at once?
Yes, and running them together is usually more efficient than one after another. A programme identifies the shared evidence base first — typically a CB report or an EU technical file — then adds only the national deviations, in-country testing and local representative arrangements each market requires.
Want to learn more?
Speak to a Chartered Professional Engineer about your product, your target market and the approval pathway that actually applies to it.
Talk to an engineer
Need an approval pathway defined?
Send us the product and the markets. We will map the pathway, the evidence required and the cost to complete it.