What we do
| Category | Body | Area |
| Railway Interoperability | Notified Body | UK + Europe |
| Railway Interoperability | Designated Body | UK |
| Engineering Acceptance | VAB | UK |
| Conformance Body | CCB | UK |
| Expert ou Organisme Qualifié et Agréé | EOQA | France |
| Rail Industry Supplier Approval Scheme | RISAB | UK |
| EN 45011 Product Approval Body | EN 45011 | UK + Europe |
| EN ISO 17020 Inspection Body | EN 17020 | UK + Europe |
VAB
Railway Approvals is authorised by RSSB to act as a Vehicle Acceptance Body (VAB) and Conformance Certification Body (CCB) for all types of certificates and all vehicle types (except steam)
Notified Body
Railway Approvals is Notified Body 1125 authorised to issue certificates against Directive 96/48 EC for High Speed Rail and Directive 2001/16 EC for Conventional Rail(and amended by 2004/60/RC and 2007/32/EC).
UIC Registration
Railway Approvals is authorised by EWSI to perform technical evaluation leading to acceptance of wagons against the RIV and UIC503. RAL is also authorised by RSSB to issue the required Engineering Acceptance certification.
EOQA
Railway Approvals is authorised by EPSF to act as an EOQA in France for rolling stock and freight wagons.
RISAB (Supplier Approval)
The Rail Industry Supplier Approval Scheme (RISAS) has been established to provide both suppliers and users of railway industry products and services with a standardised method of supplier approval.
EN45011:1998 Product Conformity Certification
Railway Approvals is accredited to carry out Product Conformity Certification.
Independent Verification and other Certification Services
Railway Approvals can offer independent validation services to invest confidence in information or products supplied to a third party.
Terms & Conditions
These general terms and conditions detail the contractual arrangements covering all certification services we carry out.
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