We manage the noise conformity process for your outdoor equipment
Many groups of outdoor equipment — generators, compressors, construction machinery, lawn mowers and similar equipment — fall under the Noise Directive, which requires both noise measurement and declaring the guaranteed sound power level (LWA) on the label. At SAFETEST, we determine whether your product falls under this directive, plan the correct measurement method and laboratory/site organization, and manage the notified body process where required.
Our Services
- Directive scope analysis
- Determining the product group
- Determining the noise measurement standards
- Accredited laboratory coordination
- Managing the noise testing process
- Technical file preparation
- Notified body process consultancy
- CE conformity documentation
How does the process work?
- Product group and scope analysis (comparison with the 2000/14/EC Annex I list).
- Determining the applicable noise measurement method.
- Planning the guaranteed sound power level (LWA) calculation approach.
- Coordinating the accredited laboratory or measurement team.
- Carrying out the site or laboratory measurements.
- Evaluating the measurement results.
- Managing the notified body process where required (internal production control assessment or unit verification).
- Preparing the noise section of the technical file.
- Issuing the noise label (guaranteed sound power level marking).
- Integration into the CE conformity documentation.
The SAFETEST approach: We clarify at the outset whether your product group falls within the directive's scope and which conformity assessment procedure applies, and manage the measurement organization on your behalf.