Country List

Certification schemes supported in Africa  

Highlights 

Over 5000 Approvals obtained to date

PCS are proud to have been one of the first companies to offer full Type Approval coverage for this region.

Applications handled by our French, Spanish and Arabic speaking country managers where required to facilitate communication and application review.

PCS regularly handle sample shipments to this often challenging region, with agents and customs brokers in place to facilitate customs clearance in-country.

Certification schemes supported in Australasia 

There is a common misconception that many islands within this region are automatically covered by Australian or New Zealand certification, however this small group of islands can differ greatly in requirements.

Certification schemes supported in Europe

The European Union comprises of 28 member states and 4 EFTA member states which allow the free movement of goods - all accepting the CE mark and conformance to EU standards and regulations for products entering their country. In addition to these member states, there are also multiple overseas territories and departments which accept the CE mark and have no separate Type Approval requirements.

Highlights

Understanding of European Directives, Standards, ECC Decisions and Recommendations.

PCS can assist and guide manufacturers with their individual European notifications.

Certification schemes supported in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean 

There is a common misconception among manufacturers that FCC certification is sufficient for Central America and the Caribbean, however this is not the case.  While FCC certification is necessary, the vast majority of countries have their own TA regulations in place.

PCS do, however, understand that the Caribbean is a small market and therefore our charge for any of the Caribbean countries is extremely competitive.

Highlights

Over 1200 Approvals obtained for Mexico, Central American and the Caribbean to date!

Significant improvement to lead-times and pricing.

Close monitoring of those countries where requirements are developing.

Certification schemes supported in the Middle East 

Highlights 

Over 7000 Approvals obtained to date

PCS are proud to have been one of the first companies to offer full Type Approval coverage for this region.

Applications handled by Arabic speaking country managers where required to facilitate communication and application review.

PCS regularly handle sample shipments to this often challenging region, with agents and customs brokers in place to facilitate customs clearance in-country.

Certification schemes supported in the CIS Region

Highlights 

Over 800 Approvals obtained for Russia and Customs Union to date, and over 6000 Approvals in the entire CIS region obtained to date

CIS application handled through our UK office where our early opening hours and Russian speaking country management facilitate communication and application review

Excellent lead-times to approval ranging from 4-12 weeks depending on country and scheme  

PCS have excellent experience and a vast knowledge on CIS regulations, allowing us to offer customers a tailored strategy to Approval to suit their requirements

Regular visits to CIS regulators and local laboratories, allowing us to ensure in-depth understanding of the requirements and evolving regulations

Certification schemes supported in South America

Highlights 

Nearly 2000 Type Approvals obtained for Latin America to date

South American Approvals are handled out of PCS UK office where we have multiple Spanish speaking staff

PCS service for Argentina integrates possibility of professional hand delivery of samples to the test laboratory 

PCS country managers make frequent visits to key countries such as Argentina, Brazil and Ecuador for project-specific tasks as well as speaking with local laboratories and regulators to strengthen our relationship with key stakeholders

Certification schemes supported in South East Asia and the Indian Subcontinent 

Highlights 

More than 3000 Approvals obtained for APAC region to date

Majority of APAC Type Approvals handled out of PCS Shanghai office ensuring our country managers have more opportunity to communicate with the labs and regulators during their working day

True expertise in India BIS Approval scheme, with annual visits to local labs and Authority to ensure we remain abreast of key changes and developments

PCS team often lobby on behalf of manufacturers where public consultations are released, or where regulations may not yet exist for new and emerging technologies