LCIE Bureau Veritas

What LCIE Bureau Veritas does

LCIE Bureau Veritas is a French Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) laboratory specializing in regulatory and compliance services for electrical and electronic products. Operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bureau Veritas Group, the company runs six accredited laboratory sites across France (Fontenay-aux-Roses headquarters plus Ecuelles, Pulversheim, Vourles, Villebon-sur-Yvette, and Moirans) and serves manufacturers, importers, exporters, distributors, and end users across verticals including consumer electronics, automotive and EVSE, aerospace and defense, medical devices, ATEX/IECEx hazardous-area equipment, lighting, and energy storage. It is accredited under ISO/IEC 17020, 17025, and 17065 by COFRAC and ASEFA, designated as an EU Notified Body for the RED, EMC, and ATEX directives, and is a member of the IECEE CB Scheme, IECEx, and ENEC/ENEC+ certification systems.

The technical platform spans EMC and radio testing (covering Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, BLE, Zigbee, LoRa, RFID, Qi, LTE/4G, 5G, NB-IoT, CAT-M1), electrical safety, mechanical and climatic testing, ATEX/IECEx intrinsic-safety evaluation, and a growing cybersecurity stack (BV Cyber Mark consumer IoT certification under ETSI EN 303 645, plus services for CRA, PSTI, IEC 62443, ISO 21434, R155/R156, and penetration testing). The EIME lifecycle-assessment software, now integrated with the ecoinvent database, supports ecodesign and CSR services. Distribution is purely direct: regional sales teams (Ile-de-France/Nord & Ouest, Sud-Est, Nord-Est/Grand-Est) engage enterprise customers through phone, email, regional contact forms, and technical events; the company operates no reseller or distributor channel. Pricing is quote-based, project-specific, and tied to applicable standards and target markets, with multi-year surveillance contracts recurring once a product family is certified.

Revenue mechanics are entirely professional-services, generated across five streams: (1) testing and assessment fees, (2) product certification (CE, NF, GS, CB Scheme, UKCA, plus country-specific marks such as FCC/ISED/MIC), (3) international market-access support, (4) regulatory and technical training, and (5) cybersecurity certification. Repeat revenue comes from factory surveillance audits, regulatory-watch subscriptions, and follow-on testing as manufacturers extend product lines or refresh certifications, producing a multi-year contract cadence. The customer base is enterprise and is described at the segment rather than logo level, with no concentration on any single named customer. Headcount is estimated in the 101–250 range with named technical department heads across EMC/Radio, Cybersecurity Governance, ATEX, and Electrical Safety; a dedicated Cybersecurity Business Developer signals continued commercial build-out for the BV Cyber Mark and CRA-driven volume.

Name

LCIE Bureau Veritas

Legal name

LCIE Bureau Veritas

Website

https://lcie.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1881

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

LCIE Bureau Veritas is a French accredited TIC laboratory (subsidiary of Bureau Veritas Group) operating six labs in France that deliver regulatory testing, certification, and cybersecurity services for electrical and electronic product manufacturers across automotive, medical, IoT, and consumer electronics verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Testing, Inspection, Certification & Commissioning (TICx) Technical Services (BPAHAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rolling Stock Testing, Inspection & Certification (NDT, commissioning, compliance) (TLAKAIAM), Commissioning, testing & energization services (HVT, relay testing, SAT) (EUADAKAE), Laboratory Quality Systems, Accreditation & Proficiency Testing Programs (HLAJAIAM)

Keywords

• Product compliance testing
• Electrical certification services
• EMC radio testing
• Cybersecurity certification
• Market access support

Headquarters

HQ city

Fontenay-aux-roses

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Testing & Assessment Services: Fee-for-service testing of electrical and electronic products across EMC, radio, electrical safety, mechanical, and climatic domains. Revenue is project-based, driven by regulatory compliance requirements (CE marking, RED Directive, etc.) and voluntary certification requests.
2. Product Certification: Certification services for products including CE marking, NF mark, GS mark, CB Scheme, UKCA, and market-specific certifications (FCC, ISED, MIC, RCM, SRRC). Revenue generated through certification fees, factory inspection fees, and ongoing surveillance audits.
3. International Market Access Support: Regulatory and technical assistance for accessing international markets, including type examination, technical documentation review, and coordination with foreign regulatory bodies.
4. Training Services: Technical and regulatory training courses (open enrollment and customized) covering EMC, ATEX, cybersecurity, and other product compliance topics.
5. Cybersecurity Certification: BV Cyber Mark certification services for consumer IoT products at multiple levels of security testing, based on ETSI EN 303 645.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LCIE Bureau Veritas provides accredited testing, inspection, and certification services for electrical and electronic products from 6 laboratory sites in France. Core services cover EMC and radio testing, electrical safety, ATEX/IECEx certification, cybersecurity certification (including the proprietary BV Cyber Mark scheme), CE marking, and global market access support for manufacturers, importers, exporters, and distributors across sectors such as consumer electronics, automotive, medical devices, lighting, and hazardous-area equipment.

Product overview

LCIE Bureau Veritas is a testing and certification laboratory for electrical and electronic products, offering a comprehensive portfolio of services through its network of six laboratories across France. The core offering consists of Testing & Assessment services (covering regulatory compliance, performance, and connectivity testing), Certification services (including CE marking, NF, GS, CB Scheme, and international certifications), Cybersecurity services (including BV Cyber Mark certification for IoT products, Cyber Resilience Act compliance, and penetration testing), and Ecodesign services using the EIME lifecycle assessment tool. Specialized laboratory facilities in Grenoble, Lyon, Essonne, and other locations provide EMC testing, radio testing for multiple wireless protocols (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, LTE, 5G, etc.), electrical safety testing, and mechanical/climatic testing across industries including transport, medical devices, consumer electronics, and industrial equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BV Cyber Mark A consumer IoT cybersecurity certification scheme based on ETSI EN 303 645, offering three levels of testing and certification with a QR code linking to Bvmark.com to display product cybersecurity levels. Targeted at consumer connected device manufacturers.
• Testing & Assessment Services Comprehensive testing and assessment services covering regulatory compliance testing, performance testing, and connectivity testing for electrical and electronic products across multiple industry sectors. Includes EMC, radio, electrical safety, mechanical, and climatic testing.
• Certification Services Product certification, audit, and inspection services supporting international certification marks including CE, NF, GS, CB Scheme, UKCA, ENEC/ENEC+, and country-specific marks (FCC, ISED, MIC). Includes factory inspection and ongoing surveillance audits.
• Cybersecurity Services Cybersecurity testing and certification services covering Consumer IoT (ETSI EN 303 645), Cyber Resilience Act compliance, RED Directive for IoT, medical devices (FDA/MDR), industrial products (IEC 62443), connected vehicles (UNECE R155/R156, ISO 21434), penetration testing, and risk analysis.
• Global Market Access Support Technical support and certification services enabling access to international markets, including CE marking, NF mark, GS mark, CB Scheme, IEC systems, North American certifications, and UKCA marking.
• Ecodesign Services (EIME) Eco-design lifecycle assessment services using the EIME software tool integrated with the ecoinvent database, enabling environmental impact measurement and sustainable product development for electrical and electronic products.
• Training Services Technical and regulatory training courses (open enrollment and customized) covering EMC, ATEX, cybersecurity, and other product compliance topics for manufacturers and industry professionals.
• ATEX/IECEx Certification Evaluation and certification of products for explosive atmospheres per EN 60079-0 and EN 60079-11 intrinsic safety standards, supporting ATEX Directive 2014/34/UE and the international IECEx scheme. Targeted at equipment manufacturers for hazardous areas.

Quantifiable outcome

• Three levels of IoT cybersecurity certification through the BV Cyber Mark scheme, enabling vendors to clearly communicate product cybersecurity levels to consumers via QR codes on Bvmark.com
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• COFRAC (Comité Français d'Accréditation)coreTechnology or IntegrationCOFRAC provides official accreditation for LCIE Bureau Veritas' testing (ISO/IEC 17025), inspection (ISO/IEC 17020), and certification (ISO/IEC 17065) activities. This accreditation is foundational to the company's authority to issue compliance certifications recognized in France and internationally.
• ASEFAcoreTechnology or IntegrationASEFA provides additional certification recognition for LCIE Bureau Veritas activities at the Moirans/Grenoble site, complementing COFRAC accreditation for product certification services.
• Bureau Veritas GroupcoreOthersLCIE Bureau Veritas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bureau Veritas Group. The company leverages the parent group's global brand reputation, international network of laboratories, and cross-selling opportunities within the Bureau Veritas TIC (Testing, Inspection, Certification) ecosystem. Bureau Veritas Group is listed on Euronext Paris and has operations in 140 countries.
• IECEE (CB Scheme)coreTechnology or IntegrationLCIE Bureau Veritas participates in the IECEE CB Scheme, enabling it to issue CB test reports based on IEC standards that are mutually recognized across member countries, facilitating international market access for clients.
• IECExcoreTechnology or IntegrationLCIE Bureau Veritas is authorized within the IECEx International Certification Scheme for equipment used in explosive atmospheres, enabling cross-border acceptance of ATEX-equivalent certifications under the IECEx system.
• Würth ElektronikminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint TechDay CEM events organized with Würth Elektronik, providing technical training and knowledge sharing on EMC compliance topics to mutual customers and prospects.
• CODDE (Bureau Veritas Ecodesign)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCODDE is Bureau Veritas Group's ecodesign department, collaborating with LCIE Bureau Veritas on EIME lifecycle analysis software and eco-conception services for electrical and electronic products, including integration of the ecoinvent database.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• TÜV SÜD: Global TIC provider offering EMC, electrical safety, cybersecurity and product certification across automotive, medical, IoT and industrial sectors — directly competing with LCIE for European notified body testing mandates and CB Scheme work.
• TÜV Rheinland: Major TIC competitor with comprehensive EMC, radio, ATEX and IoT cybersecurity certification services, competing head-to-head with LCIE for EU directive compliance and consumer product approvals.
• DEKRA: Germany-based TIC group with strong automotive, EMC and product safety testing presence; LCIE's Moirans railway/automotive and Essonne EMC capabilities overlap directly with DEKRA's portfolio.
• SGS: Global TIC incumbent providing electrical and electronic product testing, certification and inspection services across consumer goods, automotive and industrial verticals — overlapping with LCIE across most service lines.
• Intertek: Global TIC provider with extensive EMC, safety and connected product certification services; LCIE competes with Intertek's French and European operations for manufacturers needing notified body services.
• UL (Underwriters Laboratories): US-anchored safety certification body with growing European cybersecurity (UL 2900) and IoT offerings; competes directly with LCIE on medical device, IoT cybersecurity and consumer product approvals.
• Applus+ IDIADA: Spanish-based TIC group with automotive EMC, electrical and connected vehicle certification capabilities; competes with LCIE's Lyon automotive and Villebon-sur-Yvette EMC operations for French and European automotive OEMs.
• Nemko: Norwegian TIC provider specializing in EMC, radio, electrical safety and CB Scheme certification for consumer and industrial electronics; competes with LCIE for Nordic-connected and pan-European notified body work.

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas Group (parent): LCIE's publicly listed parent, a global TIC conglomerate operating across marine, offshore, energy, construction, agri-food and consumer products; LCIE represents the electrical/electronic specialization within the parent's broader Consumer Products Services Division.

Emerging players

• Eurofins Electrical and Electronics (E&E): Eurofins' consumer product testing arm provides EMC, wireless and product safety testing for European manufacturers; partial overlap with LCIE's connectivity and electrical safety service lines, particularly for radio/wireless device approvals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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