CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATIONS

We are committed to providing high quality and sustainable products,
That are safe for the environment and for people

Our certifications are proof of our commitment to quality and sustainability. Certifications are issued by independent bodies that verify compliance with certain quality and safety standards. There are two types of certifications:

Process certifications attest that the company has adopted a management system that conforms to certain standards. This means that the company has implemented a system for:

  • Control their production processes
  • Ensure the quality of its products
  • Continuously improve one’s performance

Product certifications attest compliance with certain standards. This means that the product in question meets the following requirements:

  • Comply with safety requirements
  • It is made of high quality materials
  • It has the stated performance characteristics
  • It is made from a certain percentage of recycled material

certifications of

PROCESS

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

ISO 9001 is an international standard that specifies requirements for a quality management system (QMS). By adopting ISO 9001, a company demonstrates its ability to provide products and services that consistently meet customer requirements and applicable regulations.

The key principles of ISO 9001:

Customer focus: The main goal is customer satisfaction.

Leadership: Top management must be committed to QMS.

Staff involvement: All employees must be involved in QMS.

Process-based approach: The company must identify, manage and monitor its key processes.

Continuous improvement: The company must commit to continuous improvement of its QMS.

ISO 14001 is an international standard that specifies requirements for an environmental management system (EMS). By adopting ISO 14001, a company demonstrates its commitment to:

Protect the environment

Preventing pollution

Improving one’s environmental performance

The key principles of ISO 14001:

Legislative Compliance: The company must comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations.

Pollution prevention: The company must identify and prevent potential environmental impacts of its activities.

Continuous improvement: The company must be committed to continuous improvement of its EMS.

Communication and participation: The company must communicate with its employees and stakeholders about its environmental performance.

ISO 45001 is an international standard that specifies requirements for an occupational health and safety management system (OSHMS). By adopting ISO 45001, a company demonstrates its commitment to:

Protect the health and safety of their workers

Preventing occupational injuries and illnesses

Continuously improve its occupational health and safety performance

The key principles of ISO 45001:

Leadership and commitment: Top management must be committed to the SGSSL and provide the resources necessary for its success.

Worker Involvement: Workers must be involved in the planning, implementation and review of the SGSSL.

Risk-based approach: The company must identify, assess and control occupational health and safety risks.

Continuous improvement: The company must commit to continuous improvement of its SGSSL.

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PRODUCT

Absorbent surfaces impacts in playgrounds

EN 1177:2018+AC:2019 establishes criteria for the evaluation of impacted absorbent surfaces in playgrounds, focusing on the safety of children. This standard specifies test methods for determining the impact-attenuation capacity of such surfaces, which is essential for preventing serious injuries, particularly head injuries, during falls.

Main aspects of the standard include:

  • Testing Apparatus: Description of the tools and equipment required to conduct impact mitigation tests.
  • Test method: Defines the process for evaluating impact attenuation, including throwing a test mass onto a surface and measuring the force transmitted.
  • Fall heights: Specifies a range of fall heights for testing, depending on the intended use of the playground surface.
  • Performance Requirements: Establishes performance standards that surfaces must meet to ensure adequate protection.
  • Reporting: Guidelines on how to report test results, including calculation of head injury criterion (HIC) value.

The standard is critical for manufacturers of playground surface materials, testing laboratories, and playground operators to ensure that the materials used are safe and meet the standards necessary to protect children.

For more details on the standard, you can visit the official page on the Pacific Certifications website, where a complete overview is available.

Toy safety – Part 3: Migration of certain elements

UNI EN 71-3:2021 defines requirements and test methods for the migration of certain chemical elements from materials used in toys. This standard is essential to ensure that toys do not release dangerous amounts of toxic substances that can be harmful to children. Elements monitored include aluminum, antimony, arsenic, barium, boron, cadmium, chromium (III and VI), cobalt, copper, lead, manganese, mercury, nickel, selenium, strontium, tin, organic tin, and zinc.

The regulations categorize toy materials into three groups:

  1. Dry, brittle, powdery or malleable materials.
  2. Liquid or adhesive materials.
  3. Scraped materials.

Migration testing is crucial for toys intended for oral use or that may come into contact with children’s mouths, particularly those aimed at children under 6 years of age, where the possibility of sucking, licking or ingesting parts of the toy is considered significant.

For more details on the standard, visit the official UNI website here, where you can find complete information on the current standard and its specifications.

Equipment for play areas and surfaces

UNI EN 1176 is a set of European standards that regulates the safety of playground equipment for children. It is divided into several parts, each dealing with specific safety aspects and test methods for different types of playground equipment. Aspects covered include general safety requirements, specific safety for swings, slides, ropeways, rides, swinging equipment, and more. In addition, the standard offers guidelines for the installation, maintenance, inspection and management of playground equipment.

Essentially, the standard aims to ensure a high level of protection for children while using play facilities, balancing acceptable risk with the need to provide a stimulating and safe environment. This standard is periodically revised to incorporate the latest innovations and technical improvements in the field of playground equipment.

For example, the 2018 version of EN 1176-1 replaced the 2008 version, introducing updates that reflect changes in the design and materials of playground equipment, as well as new understandings of child safety.

For more in-depth information on the standard and its specifications, you can visit UNI’s official website, where you can purchase the updated version of the document and consult FAQs regarding this and other related standards UNI EN 1176-1:2018 on UNI.

This standard is vital for playground equipment manufacturers, entities that manage public play areas, and professionals involved in the design and installation of these facilities, ensuring that all equipment provides a safe and stimulating play environment for children.

Rubber or coated plastics – Determination of abrasion resistance – Part 1: Method with rotating wheel abrasive machine

UNI EN ISO 5470-1:2001 specifies the method for determining the abrasion resistance of rubber or plastic coated materials using a rotating wheel abrasive machine. This standardized method makes it possible to evaluate the durability and quality of materials subjected to mechanical wear through a reproducible testing procedure. The standard describes in detail the necessary equipment, test conditions, sample preparation, and calculation of results, thus ensuring a common basis for comparing the performance of materials. Determining abrasion resistance is crucial for applications in which coated materials are exposed to intensive use conditions, ensuring that they meet the required quality and durability standards.

Surfaces for sports areas – Determination of impact resistance

UNI EN 1517:2020 defines the requirements and test methods for determining the impact resistance of surfaces used in sports areas. This standard is crucial to ensuring that sports surfaces, both outdoor and indoor, provide the necessary protection for athletes during use. The standard describes in detail the equipment and procedures for performing impact tests, specifying test conditions, sample preparation and criteria for evaluating results. The goal is to ensure that sports surfaces have adequate cushioning properties and impact resistance, contributing to injury prevention. Adoption of EN 1517:2020 is critical for designers, builders and maintainers of sports facilities, ensuring safe surfaces that comply with current regulations.

Surfaces for sports areas – Determination of impact resistance

UNI EN 12230:2003 specifies methods for determining the impact resistance of surfaces for sports areas. This standard is critical to ensure that sports surfaces, both indoor and outdoor, can absorb impacts effectively, reducing the risk of injury to athletes. The standard provides a detailed description of test equipment, test conditions and sample preparation. It also establishes criteria for evaluating the results, ensuring that the tested surfaces meet safety and performance requirements. Implementation of EN 12230:2003 is essential for designers, builders and operators of sports facilities, ensuring surfaces meet current quality and safety standards.

Surfaces for sports areas – Artificial turf and similar surfaces – Determination of shock absorption properties

UNI EN 14808:2006 specifies methods for determining the shock absorption properties of surfaces for sports areas, particularly those consisting of artificial turf and similar materials. This standard is crucial in assessing how effectively a surface can reduce impact, thus helping to prevent injury to athletes. The standard describes in detail the test equipment, test conditions, sample preparation and criteria for evaluating results. Implementation of EN 14808:2006 ensures that sports surfaces meet safety and performance standards, providing adequate protection and enhancing the user experience. This standard is essential for designers, builders and managers of sports facilities that use artificial turf surfaces.

Road and airport surfaces – Test methods – Part 4: Measurement of slip resistance and friction value at wet surfaces

EN 13036-4:2011 specifies methods for measuring the slip resistance and friction value of road and airport surfaces in wet conditions. This standard is critical to ensuring the safety of vehicles and pedestrians by providing clear criteria for evaluating the grip of surfaces in rain or other wet conditions. The standard describes in detail the test equipment, test conditions, surface preparation and methods of calculating results. Implementation of EN 13036-4:2011 ensures that road and airport surfaces maintain adequate levels of friction, helping to prevent slip accidents. This standard is essential for designers, builders and maintainers of road and airport infrastructure, ensuring safe surfaces that comply with current regulations.