Eurovent Standards - European HVAC Equipment Certification
Eurovent standards provide independent certification for HVAC and refrigeration equipment performance across Europe. These industry-developed standards ensure product quality, energy efficiency, and accurate manufacturer performance claims.
Overview
Eurovent Certita Certification (ECC) operates the Eurovent Certification Programme, which provides independent, third-party verification of HVAC and refrigeration equipment performance. Unlike regulatory building codes or design standards like EN 16798, Eurovent standards focus on product certification—ensuring that air handling units, fan coils, chillers, heat pumps, and other HVAC equipment meet declared performance specifications. The certification program was established by European HVAC manufacturers to provide transparency and trust in equipment ratings. Eurovent certification verifies energy efficiency ratings, cooling/heating capacities, airflow performance, sound levels, and other technical parameters through independent laboratory testing. Products bearing the Eurovent Certified Performance mark have been tested to relevant European and international standards (EN, ISO) and comply with declared performance data. This certification helps specifiers, engineers, and building owners select equipment with confidence, supports EU energy efficiency directives, and facilitates fair competition in the European HVAC market.
Key Features
- Independent third-party testing of HVAC equipment performance
- Certification of air handling units (AHUs), fan coils, chillers, and heat pumps
- Energy efficiency rating verification (EER, COP, SEER, SCOP)
- Airflow, pressure, and fan performance certification
- Sound power level and acoustic performance verification
- Heat exchanger and coil performance testing
- Compliance with EU Ecodesign and Energy Labelling regulations
- Online certified products directory for specification
Applicability
Eurovent standards are primarily used by:
- HVAC specifying engineers for equipment selection with verified performance
- Mechanical consultants for ensuring reliable manufacturer data
- Building owners and developers for quality assurance in equipment procurement
- Energy consultants for accurate energy modeling and EPBD compliance
- Public procurement agencies requiring certified performance in tenders
- HVAC equipment manufacturers for product certification and market credibility
- Commissioning agents for verifying installed equipment matches specifications
- Facility managers for replacement equipment selection
Geographic Application: Primarily focused on European market (EU and adjacent countries). Certification recognized throughout Europe and increasingly in Middle East, Africa, and Asia for European-manufactured equipment.
Comparison Notes
- Product certification vs. design code - Certifies equipment performance; doesn't regulate building systems like EN 16798
- Similar to AHRI in US - Comparable role to Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute certification
- Industry self-regulation - Manufacturer-supported program promoting market transparency
- Coordinates with EU regulations - Supports Ecodesign and Energy Labelling directive compliance
- Third-party verification - Independent testing vs. manufacturer self-certification
Official Source: https://www.eurovent-certification.com/