Certing

What Certing does

Certing Srl is an Italian private limited company (Società a responsabilità limitata) operating as a Notified Body (number 2624) designated by the European Commission for product certification and conformity assessment. Founded in 1998 as a spin-off from IPI – Ingegneria Per l'Industria Srl, Certing provides CE marking authorization services under the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EU, Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU, and Lift Directive 2014/33/EU to manufacturers of machinery, pressure equipment, and elevators seeking EU market access. The company operates under dual accreditation schemes — PRD (UNI CEI EN ISO/IEC 17065:2012) for product certification and ISP (UNI CEI EN ISO/IEC 17020:2012) for inspection — and maintains ACCREDIA accreditation.

The company's service portfolio comprises four core lines: (1) PCCA, product certification and conformity assessment for CE marking; (2) TPV, third-party validation for voluntary certifications outside accreditation scope, including factory and site acceptance tests; (3) CNES, non-EU standards conformity covering USA (ANSI/ASME), UK (UKCA), Russia (EAC), and China (GB) for export-oriented manufacturers; and (4) SMS, management system implementation and certification for ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001, and EMAS. The business model is professional services, with revenue generated through certification fees for type examinations, unit verifications, and periodic inspections; pricing is not publicly disclosed and operates on a contact-based quotation system. GTM is direct enterprise engagement, primarily targeting industrial manufacturers in Italy and Europe.

Certing is headquartered in Rome (registered office) with operations centered in Valmontone, Italy, and employs 51-100 staff. In a recent strategic development, Certing announced a partnership with Phenna Group, a multi-disciplinary TIC (testing, inspection, certification) platform, providing access to broader expertise, resources, and global networks. No venture funding, institutional investors, or public listing information has been disclosed in the available data, and the company operates with a website-based and direct-contact acquisition model.

Name

Certing

Legal name

CERTING Srl

Website

https://certing.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Certing Srl is an Italian Notified Body (2624) providing CE marking certification and conformity assessment for machinery, pressure equipment, and elevator manufacturers targeting EU and non-EU markets, with supporting management system certification services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Valmontone

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Certification Services: Conformity assessment and certification of products to EU directives (Machinery, PED, Lift) for CE marking authorization. Revenue generated through certification fees for type examinations, unit verifications, and periodic inspections under various conformity assessment modules.
2. Third-Party Validation Services: Voluntary certification services outside accreditation scope, including factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT), and product conformity verification for non-EU markets (USA/ANSI-ASME, UK/UKCA, Russia/EAC, China/GB standards).
3. Management System Certification: Support services for implementing and certifying management systems according to ISO standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, EMAS).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Certing Srl is a Notified Body (designation 2624) authorized by the European Commission that provides product certification and conformity assessment services for CE marking under the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, PED Directive 2014/68/EU, and Lift Directive 2014/33/EU. The company additionally delivers third-party validation for voluntary certifications, international market conformity verification for non-EU markets (USA, UK, Russia, China), and ISO management system implementation support (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, EMAS).

Product overview

Certing Srl is a Notified Body (2624) offering a comprehensive portfolio of product certification and conformity assessment services. The core offerings include: PCCA (Product Certification and Conformity Assessment) for CE marking under EU directives; TPV (Third Party Validation) for voluntary certifications outside accreditation scope; CNES (Non-EU Standards Conformity) for international market access; and SMS (Management Systems) for ISO standard implementation. These services work together to support manufacturers in achieving regulatory compliance across EU, US, UK, Russian, and Chinese markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certificazione di Prodotti e Valutazione di Conformità (PCCA) - Product Certification and Conformity Assessment Product certification and conformity assessment services performed under European directives. As Notified Body 2624, Certing evaluates machinery, pressure equipment, and elevators for CE marking compliance with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, PED Directive 2014/68/EU, and Lift Directive 2014/33/EU.
• Validazione di Terza Parte (TPV) - Third-Party Validation Third-party validation services for voluntary certification, covering equipment not included in accreditation scope, including Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) activities outside of accreditation.
• Conformità Standard Extra UE (CNES) - Non-EU Standards Conformity International market conformity services covering non-EU standards including US ANSI/ASME standards, UK UKCA standards, Russian EAC technical regulations, and Chinese GB standards for product compliance verification.
• Sistemi di Gestione (SMS) - Management Systems Certification Management system implementation and certification services supporting ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environmental), ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety), ISO 50001 (energy management), and EMAS standards for enterprise compliance.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Phenna GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with Phenna Group marks a new chapter in Certing's journey. The collaboration provides access to Phenna Group's extensive expertise, resources, and global network, enabling enhanced capabilities, innovative solutions, and a broader spectrum of expertise for clients. The partnership strengthens Certing's position to meet evolving industry needs and deliver trusted inspection and certification services.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• SGS: SGS is the world's largest TIC company with Notified Body designations across multiple EU directives and deep international coverage. It competes with Certing for CE marking, ISO management system certification, and non-EU conformity services.
• TÜV SÜD: TÜV SÜD is one of the world's largest TIC groups and operates multiple Notified Bodies across the EU for Machinery, PED, and Lift directives. It competes directly with Certing for CE marking engagements but serves a much broader portfolio of industries and geographies.
• Intertek: Intertek is a global TIC provider with CE marking, product safety testing, and management system certification capabilities. It is comparable to Certing across the full conformity assessment and ISO certification service portfolio.
• Bureau Veritas: Bureau Veritas is a global TIC major with Notified Body status for industrial equipment CE marking, alongside marine, construction, and consumer goods certification. It competes with Certing on cross-border manufacturer accounts seeking multi-standard conformity.
• DNV: DNV operates a global TIC business with management system certification (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001) and industrial assurance services. It is a broad incumbent peer overlapping with Certing's SMS service line.
• TÜV Rheinland: TÜV Rheinland is a leading German-origin TIC group operating Notified Body services for Machinery, PED, and Lift directives. It is a comparable competitor in the same EU regulatory certification category as Certing, with a significantly larger global footprint.
• DEKRA: DEKRA is a major European TIC provider with Notified Body activities covering machinery and pressure equipment CE conformity assessment. It is comparable to Certing in regulatory certification scope while operating at materially larger scale.

Direct peers

• IMQ (Istituto Italiano del Marchio di Qualità): IMQ is an Italian Notified Body with overlapping authorization for electrical, machinery, and pressure equipment CE marking. It is a directly comparable domestic peer competing for the same Italian OEM customer base as Certing.
• Kiwa: Kiwa is a European TIC group with Notified Body and ISO certification services across industrial equipment and management systems. It is a directly comparable peer competing in the same product certification and management system categories as Certing.
• RINA: RINA is an Italian-headquartered certification and classification body with industrial conformity assessment and management system certification services. It is a directly comparable domestic peer in the Italian certification market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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