Construction products not covered in indefinite extension given to UKCA marking – June 2025 deadline remains
August 1, 2023
The Government has announced that businesses will be given until 30 June 2025 to apply new product safety marking on construction products. Read More
UL achieves Technical Assessment Body designation for UK and European fire safety product markets
November 18, 2021
UL can now provide the full suite of conformity assessment services to manufacturers for a wide range of fire safety products for the UK and Europe. Read More
EA accepts CertAlarm Scheme
November 5, 2021
EA has successfully evaluated and accepted the CertAlarm Scheme as a Conformity Assessment Scheme (CAS), operating in EA member countries. Read More
UK Government confirms one-year extension for UK products to implement UKCA marking
August 26, 2021
Read the latest on the extension to the transition to UKCA marking, and how it impacts the fire and security sector. Read More
Secure by Default password standards “should be fundamental requirement for surveillance systems”
May 18, 2021
Why the password protection elements of the Secure by Default standard should be a fundamental requirement for all video surveillance systems Read More
Government appoints experts to review testing system for construction products
April 21, 2021
Robert Jenrick has announced the appointment of two experts to lead the independent review of the system for testing construction products. Read More
Opening moves in new UKCA marking scheme face challenging timelines for fire and security markets
February 3, 2021
Examining the debate surrounding the replacement of CE marking with UKCA following Brexit, and its impact on the fire and security sector. Read More
CertAlarm launches online quoting platform
December 22, 2020
The new Online Quoting Platform from CertAlarm has been designed to simplify the selection of test labs and certifiers in the fire protection and security systems industry. Read More
Electrotechnical Certification Scheme issues reminder ahead of January changes to FESS occupation requirements
December 8, 2020
The Electrotechnical Certification Scheme has issued a reminder regarding the new requirements for FESS occupations. Read More
Up to standard with the SCA smoke control installer certification scheme
November 16, 2020
David Mowatt outlines the reasons behind the SCA’s introduction of a third-party accredited smoke control Installer certification scheme. Read More
Scotland explores potential for firestopping certification scheme
August 19, 2020
The Scottish Building Standards Division has proposed the introduction of a new certification scheme related to firestopping in buildings. Read More
SSAIB remote auditing continues to support installation firms
May 26, 2020
Alex Carmichael, is keen to reiterate that SSAIB is fully operational and continues to provide certification for over firms during the current COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Read More
Government rejects FIA & BSIA timeline extension requests to the UKCA mark
January 13, 2020
The Fire Industry Association (FIA) and British Security Industry Association (BSIA) have sent a joint letter to the UK Government, urging a reconsideration of the detail and timelines of the UKCA mark. Read More
WATCH: FIA explains Third-Party Certification
January 7, 2020
Take a look at a concise video from the FIA that explains Third-Party Certification, designed to be useful for both beginners and experts. Read More
WATCH: The NSI on the latest standards and third-party certification
July 29, 2019
The National Security Inspectorate (NSI), the UK’s leading independent certification body specialising in the security and fire safety sectors, shared in the success of IFSEC and FIREX 2019. Read More
BAFE kitchen fire suppression scheme off and running with first certified providers
April 24, 2019
Buckingham-based Abbot Fire Group was presented with a certificate at the recent NSI Summit 2019 in Birmingham, as was Bury-based Nobel Fire Systems. Read More