The certificate management
glossary
Plain-English definitions of the regulations, standards, and certificate types that shape day-to-day compliance work.
CE Marking
A declaration by a manufacturer that a product meets EU health, safety, and environmental requirements and is allowed to circulate freely in the European Economic Area.
Read definitionISO 9001
The international standard for quality management systems (QMS), specifying requirements for organizations that want to demonstrate the ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements.
Read definitionISO 14001
The international standard for environmental management systems (EMS), specifying requirements for organizations to enhance environmental performance while meeting compliance obligations.
Read definitionISO 45001
The international standard for occupational health and safety management systems (OH&S), helping organizations reduce workplace risks and improve worker safety.
Read definitionATEX
EU directives that govern equipment and protective systems used in potentially explosive atmospheres — places where flammable gases, vapors, mists, or combustible dusts may be present.
Read definitionMaterial Test Certificate (EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2)
A document issued by the manufacturer of a metallic product that confirms the product complies with the order requirements and reports the results of specific test results.
Read definitionDeclaration of Conformity (DoC)
A document issued by the manufacturer declaring that a product complies with all applicable legislation, standards, and directives.
Read definitionCalibration Certificate
A document that records the results of comparing a measurement instrument to a known reference standard and confirms its accuracy and traceability.
Read definitionMachinery Directive
EU Directive 2006/42/EC (being replaced by the Machinery Regulation 2023/1230) that defines essential health and safety requirements for machinery placed on the EU market.
Read definitionPressure Equipment Directive (PED)
EU Directive 2014/68/EU that governs the design, manufacture, and conformity assessment of pressure equipment for use in the EU.
Read definitionLOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations)
UK regulations requiring that lifting equipment is suitable, safely installed, and inspected at regular intervals by a competent person.
Read definitionPUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations)
UK regulations covering the safe provision, use, inspection, and maintenance of work equipment.
Read definitionGWO (Global Wind Organisation) Training
A set of basic safety, technical, and rescue training standards developed by the wind industry for personnel working in wind farms.
Read definitionClass Certificate
A certificate issued by a classification society confirming that a vessel or offshore unit has been built to and continues to comply with the rules of that society.
Read definitionGDPR for Certificates
How the EU General Data Protection Regulation applies to certificate management — particularly when certificates contain personal data like names, training records, or competencies.
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