ANPI

What ANPI does

ANPI (Association Nationale pour la protection contre l'incendie et le vol) is a Belgian non-profit association (asbl/vzw) founded in 1968 at the initiative of Belgian insurance companies grouped under Assuralia, headquartered in Louvain-la-Neuve. It operates as an accredited testing laboratory and certification body for fire protection and intrusion/theft prevention products and systems, and holds Notified Body status (NB 1134) for CE marking in Belgium and the European Union. ANPI controls and issues a portfolio of recognized quality marks — ANPI, BOSEC, INCERT, BENOR ATG, BENOR I3, and BENOR IC — for fire-resistant doors, burglar-resistant façade elements, electronic anti-intrusion systems, monitoring centers, and commercial kitchen fire suppression modules. Its core technology is an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory performing fire protection, intrusion protection, and EMC testing, paired with on-site inspection and expertise services for buildings, smoke/heat evacuation, and periodic fire control.

ANPI's product portfolio combines certification and inspection professional services with a publishing and training business built around its e-shop. Technical Dossiers (DTD, EUR 80) and Technical Notes (NTN, EUR 55) document requirements, laboratory test methods, and certification schemes; webinars (EUR 125) and structured subscription formulas (including ANPI Magazine) provide recurring access to regulatory updates, which ANPI has maintained through a weekly newsletter since 2006. Revenue is generated across five streams: one-time publication sales, paid webinar/training delivery, annual subscriptions, product/system certification engagements, and on-site inspection engagements. GTM is direct-to-consumer through the e-shop for documentation, event-driven via trade shows (Security Essen, Cybersec Europe, Feprabel Congress) and webinars, and sales-led for certification and inspection contracts with manufacturers, installers, building owners, and insurance companies.

The customer base spans Assuralia-affiliated insurance companies and brokers, fire services and rescue organizations, fire protection and security equipment manufacturers and installers, and building owners and property managers requiring compliance certification. ANPI is governed as a multi-stakeholder association with insurer, industrial federation, professional association, and government membership, and maintains partnership relationships with CFPA Europe, SFPE, BFSN, BEC, BUtgb, and BENOR. Operations are currently regional (Belgium with extension into the Netherlands under local accreditation) and the organization runs an active jobs portal, indicating continued operational hiring within its 51-100 employee base.

Name

ANPI

Legal name

ANPI asbl / vzw (Association Nationale pour la protection contre l'incendie et le vol)

Website

https://anpi.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ANPI is a Belgian non-profit (asbl/vzw, founded 1968) operating an accredited testing laboratory and certification body for fire protection and intrusion prevention, issuing EU-recognized quality marks (BOSEC, INCERT, BENOR) and serving insurers, manufacturers, installers, building owners, and fire services across Belgium and the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Safety and Security Certification Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Building Inspection Services (54135)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Smoke Control & Fire/Smoke Damper Inspection & Testing (IMAIAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Door, Firestop & Passive Fire Protection Inspection/Installation (IMAIAJAJ), Smoke/CO Detector & Life-Safety Electrical Troubleshooting (HSAOAEAJ)

Keywords

• Fire safety certification
• Intrusion prevention testing
• Product certification services
• Accredited laboratory testing
• Fire protection inspection

Headquarters

HQ city

Louvain-la-neuve

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Technical Publications Sales: Sale of technical dossiers (DTD), technical notes (NTN), and standards documents for fire prevention and security through the e-shop platform.
2. Training and Webinars: Paid webinars and training sessions on fire prevention, security, and related regulatory topics.
3. Subscription Services: Weekly newsletter subscription and ANPI Magazine subscription providing permanent and complete documentation access.
4. Certification Services: Product certification, system certification, and specialized company certification under ANPI and BENOR marks.
5. Inspection Services: On-site inspection and expertise services for fire detection, smoke evacuation, building compliance, and periodic fire control.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ANPI operates an accredited testing laboratory and certification body for fire prevention and intrusion/theft protection products and systems. Its core services include product and system certification under recognized Belgian and European quality marks (ANPI, INCERT, BOSEC, BENOR ATG, BENOR I3, BENOR IC), independent on-site inspections, laboratory performance testing (including EMC), professional training, and the publication of technical dossiers (DTD), technical notes (NTN), and subscription-based documentation access.

Product overview

ANPI (Association Nationale pour la protection contre l'incendie et le vol) operates as a comprehensive fire and theft prevention organization offering a multi-service portfolio. The core offerings include laboratory testing services, product certification under multiple quality marks (ANPI, INCERT, BENOR ATG, BENOR I3, BOSEC), and on-site inspection/expertise services. The organization publishes technical documentation through its e-shop, including Technical Dossiers (DTD) covering specialized fire safety topics (arson prevention, sprinkler systems, lithium batteries, facade fire safety) and Technical Notes (NTN) specifying requirements and certification schemes for fire protection products. Additional services include professional training programs (formations), webinars and seminars, and subscription-based access to permanent documentation. The product portfolio spans certification marks, publications, testing services, and training—all organized around fire protection and intrusion prevention.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ANPI Technical Dossiers (DTD) Published technical dossiers covering fire prevention, theft protection, risk analysis, and safety standards for buildings, industrial facilities, and specialized applications. Sold individually via the ANPI e-shop at 80.00 EUR HTVA per dossier.
• ANPI Technical Notes (NTN) Technical notes specifying requirements, laboratory tests, and certification schemes for fire protection and security products and systems. Sold individually via the ANPI e-shop at 55.00 EUR HTVA per note.
• Laboratory Testing Services Accredited laboratory testing for fire protection performance, intrusion protection performance, and EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) compliance. Services are delivered through ANPI's ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory.
• Product and System Certification Services Certification of products and systems under the ANPI, INCERT, BENOR ATG, BENOR I3, BENOR IC, and BOSEC quality marks for fire protection and security. Covers CE marking authorization through Notified Body NB 1134.
• Specialized Company Certification Certification of specialized installation and service companies operating in fire protection and security sectors, validating technical competence and compliance with ANPI quality mark requirements.
• Inspection and Expertise Services On-site inspection and expertise services for fire detection, smoke and heat evacuation, installation compliance, and periodic fire control. Delivered as independent, impartial assessments.
• Training Programs (Formations ANPI) Professional training programs for fire prevention and security personnel, delivered as in-person seminars and webinars covering fire safety regulations, sprinkler systems, cybersecurity, and risk analysis.
• Webinars and Replays Live and recorded webinars on fire safety, sprinkler systems, fire regulations, cybersecurity, arson prevention, and related topics. Replays priced at 125.00 EUR HTVA per session.
• E-shop Subscription Packages Annual subscription packages providing access to permanent and complete documentation on fire prevention and theft protection, including the weekly newsletter and ANPI Magazine; four formula options available for professional documentation access.
• Custom Expert Question Service Tailored expert response service for specific fire prevention or security questions; priced at 99.00 EUR HTVA per request as a unit-priced consulting offering.

Quantifiable outcome

• Accredited laboratory for fire prevention and theft protection
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and moderate.

• CFPA Europe (European Centre for Fire Prevention)coreOthersCFPA Europe is the European association for fire prevention. ANPI operates under CFPA Europe guidelines and publishes technical documents based on CFPA Europe recommendations.
• Belgian Fire Sprinkler Network (BFSN)coreOthersANPI is a member of BFSN, working on sprinkler system standards and best practices in Belgium.
• SFPE (Society of Fire Protection Engineers)coreOthersANPI is a member of SFPE, the international organization for fire protection engineers.
• Assuralia (Belgian Insurance Federation)coreOthersANPI was founded at the initiative of Belgian insurance companies grouped in Assuralia. Insurance companies remain key stakeholders in ANPI's governance and certification marks.
• BEC (Belgian Electrotechnical Committee)moderateOthersBEC oversees the INCERT Mark Committee which governs the certification process and proper use of the INCERT mark.
• BEnor (Belgian Certification Mark)coreOthersANPI transfers construction products for mechanical theft protection under the BENOR-I3 mark. The BENOR mark is supported by both the construction and insurance sectors.
• BUtgb (Belgian Union for Technical Testing Bodies)moderateOthersANPI maintains relationship with BUtgb for technical testing and certification matters.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• TÜV Rheinland: TÜV Rheinland runs fire protection, EMC, and product safety laboratories across Europe and operates as a notified body. It competes with ANPI for manufacturer certifications, particularly for cross-border CE marking and EMC compliance work.
• AFNOR Certification: AFNOR operates the NF mark and runs certification, testing, and standardisation services in France and internationally. It overlaps with ANPI in product and installer certification (NF equivalent to ANPI/BENOR) and serves overlapping stakeholders including insurers and manufacturers.
• Bureau Veritas: Bureau Veritas is a global TIC major with building and infrastructure service lines covering fire safety inspections, conformity assessment, and certification. It overlaps with ANPI's inspection and compliance services for buildings, though at much broader scope and scale.
• Applus+ IDIADA: Applus+ is a global testing, inspection and certification group with significant European fire and EMC testing capability. Its TIC services overlap with ANPI's laboratory accreditation and EMC testing services, particularly for manufacturers seeking single-vendor cross-domain certification.
• Kiwa: Kiwa is a large European Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) firm headquartered in the Netherlands. While it spans water, energy, and construction beyond fire, its fire-safety testing and certification services compete with ANPI across Benelux markets.

Direct peers

• Efectis: Efectis is a Europe-wide fire safety testing, certification, and engineering organization headquartered in the Netherlands. It directly overlaps with ANPI's fire performance testing, reaction-to-fire and resistance-to-fire services, and product certification work, with a broader international footprint that complements ANPI's Benelux base.
• CNPP: CNPP is the leading French testing, certification, and inspection body for fire protection and security products. Like ANPI, it operates accredited laboratories, issues quality marks (NF), and serves insurers, manufacturers, installers, and public authorities with fire and intrusion certification, making it the closest national-scale analog to ANPI.
• SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden (RISE): RISE (formerly SP Technical Research Institute) is a Nordic research and testing institute with fire safety laboratories, certification schemes, and notified body status. It is comparable to ANPI's accredited fire testing and product certification work, especially for cross-EU certification of fire resistance and detection products.
• VdS Schadenverhütung: VdS is Germany's principal fire protection and security certification body, accredited by insurers (GDV) and running its own testing laboratories for fire detection, extinguishing, and intrusion systems. It mirrors ANPI's combination of lab testing, product certification, installer certification, and insurer-backed quality marks, but at significantly larger German and European scale.
• BRE Global / LPCB: BRE Global operates the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB), a UK-based fire and security testing and certification scheme with international recognition. It is directly comparable to ANPI's BOSEC/BENOR/INCERT offerings, particularly in passive fire protection, detection, and suppression certification.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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