WRc Approved®
An international certification scheme to help suppliers across a range of industries demonstrate the performance of their products and services.
Fitness for purpose – Quality, performance and installation are all covered in our assessment
Recognised approval
The WRc Approved™ logo can be used as a marketing tool to publicise that the product has achieved WRc approved certification. Certain conditions apply to the manufacturer or supplier; the mark shall:
- always be displayed with the certificate number;
- only be used in relation to the specific product or service for which the certificate has been awarded;
- only be used during the period of validity (as shown on the certificate) of the approval;
- not be used as a product marking (i.e. incorporated in the product by permanent means); and
- not be altered in any way for use on a product or service without WRc’s prior written permission.
Buyers and users
Increased confidence
- Demonstrates compliance against existing standards (with reduced time and effort to verify).
- Reduced risk in selection and procurement, especially for new and unknown products/services.
- Information on Approved products and services is at no cost to buyers and users.
- Certified by a trusted, established international brand, the Approval is informed by expert knowledge, robust, and appropriate for the industry.
Suppliers
Increased credibility
- Recognition from an established international brand that products do what they claim.
- Confidence and reduced risk to clients.
- Use of the WRc Approved logo on products and advertising.
- An Approval process which is both robust and delivered quickly.
- Delivers great value compared to other certification schemes.
- Confidentiality until successful completion of the assessment and certification granted.
Any product or service
An assessment schedule is produced for each product, detailing which elements of the product are going to be approved and whether there is an appropriate Standard to address during the WRc Approved™ process. For a ‘novel’ product where no standards exist, we utilise our knowledge and expertise to ensure the Approval is robust and appropriate for the industry.
Upon successful completion of testing, clients will receive a full certificate recognising their product or service as ‘WRc Approved’.
View our full list of approved products and services
How to become approved
The approval process is straightforward yet robust, based on scientific evidence. The process is based on a number of stages with a dedicated WRc project manager assigned to take the product or service through the process and keep the client informed at all stages.
The process will take between 3 and 8 months as quality, performance and installation are all covered in the assessment of the product or service.
1. Draft of assessment schedule
2. Audit of data, installations or service
3. Reporting
4. WRc Approval granted
Re-approval requirements
Every 5 years for products
WRc Approved products are valid for 5 years, when a re-approval is required to ensure that the product is still ‘fit for purpose’. Further testing may be required in order to comply with any changes to the appropriate standards.
Every 2 years for services
WRc Approved services require re-approval every 2 years to ensure compliance and quality.