New implementation date for mandatory SERMI certification: April 1, 2024
Important news for independent auto, damage repair and motorhome companies: SERMI certification, mandatory for theft prevention-related software and vehicle parts, takes effect in the Netherlands on April 1, 2024. You will are able to easily and quickly start your certification online with Kiwa.
Expected implementation dates for other countries have also been set. The actual implementation date will be confirmed by SERMI (Security Related Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Information) two months before the planned implementation date.
Implementation date February 1, 2024:
- Norway (new);
- Denmark (previously announced);
- Finland (previously announced).
Implementation date April 1, 2024:
- Netherlands;
- Belgium;
- Germany;
- Luxembourg;
- Austria;
- Portugal;
- Spain.
Implementation date to be confirmed:
- France;
- Italy
- Poland.
In Sweden, SERMI certification has already been in effect since Oct. 1, 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
SERMI certification makes working on vehicle security simpler, more economical, faster and carefree. Here you will find answers to frequently asked questions about laws and regulations, application, requirements and more.
Certified in 5 steps
Find out here how you can apply for your SERMI certification. You can do this quickly and easily in 5 steps via the Kiwa webshop. So you can quickly get back to your work on vehicle security components.
Required documents
For both the application of a certificate for a company as well as for an employee, you should submit a number of documents, declarations and data in our portal. Discover on this page what you need to apply for a SERMI certificate.
Glossary SERMI
In the overview of this page, you will find the most important abbreviations and definitions that can help clarify the concepts surrounding SERMI.
After you are SERMI certified
Both the company and the certified employee have responsibilities they must meet after obtaining SERMI certification. Here you can find these responsibilities, as well as for instance more information about the on-site inspection.
