AK 044Conformity assessment of production plants is a key element of reliability for refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump products placed on the European market.
The COCH Inspection Body verifies organisational and technical conditions at manufacturers to confirm repeatable production and conformity with legal requirements and technical standards. Audits cover the factory from the supply chain and component selection through final tests and packaging.
Systematic verification reduces commercial risk and warranty claims, and supports compliance with PED 2014/68/EU, F-gas rules and internal ISO 9001 systems where applicable. Services are performed under PCA accreditation AK 044 (EN ISO/IEC 17020, Type A).
Inspection and plant assessment services are aimed primarily at manufacturers of equipment covered by pressure directives, international agreements and quality standards, in particular:
Manufacturers of insulated transport bodies, chillers, cold-store installations and commercial refrigeration systems.
Factories producing heat pumps, condensers, monobloc and split systems, and air-handling / ventilation units.
Companies performing permanent joining (brazing, welding) or assembling refrigeration and pressure pipelines.
COCH guarantees a transparent conformity assessment process. Inspections are performed by specialised third-party auditors under confidentiality and accreditation rules.
Thorough verification of organisational, technical and quality-assurance factors in the manufacturing facility.
Verification of the QMS, supplier selection, product quality control, records and employee qualifications.
Audit of the assembly sequence, production equipment, tooling and qualified permanent joining technologies.
Inspection of gauges, temperature loggers, scales and meters, including calibration certificates from accredited laboratories.
Traceability of insulation materials and components, including delivery control, filler storage and 3.1 certificates.
Review of production documentation, user manuals, designs, piping diagrams and product quality levels.
Where applicable — conformity with the ATP Agreement or PED 2014/68/EU requirements and factory markings used.
Particular attention is paid to repeatable production in line with certified type testing and legal directives, preventing unjustified deviations in product parameters.
From application through the on-site audit to the conformity document and post-assessment surveillance.
Overview of the main stages — hover or tap a step for details.
1Application
The manufacturer submits a formal application detailing production sites, product types and technologies used.
Download application forms and the plant inspection procedure. Completed documents should be sent to inspekcja@coch.pl.
Traditional application files for refrigeration and heat pump plant assessment.
Send completed documents to inspekcja@coch.pl
Information on fees for plant conformity assessment can be obtained individually. Please send your inquiry to: inspekcja@coch.pl
Information on the complaints and appeals procedure for the Inspection Body is available here: Complaints and appeals
Contact our inspection experts for guidance on scope and documentation preparation.
Internal production control plus supervised checks of pressure equipment under Directive 2014/68/EU.
PED welding/brazing procedure approval by Notified Body 1462.
Production control of thermally insulated transport equipment.
Broader CE marking support under EU directives.
Technical and procedural details regarding conformity assessment of refrigeration and heat pump manufacturing plants.
The COCH Inspection Body holds AK 044 accreditation confirming conformity to ISO/IEC 17020 (Type A).
PCA · IAF MLA · Type A
As a specialised Inspection Body (AK 044) we provide technical oversight for HVACR manufacturing plants. Accreditation ensures impartiality, competence and consistent operation to international standards.
Direct technical support for refrigeration and heat pump plant conformity assessment.
mgr inż. Miłosz Gratkowski
Head of Inspection Body
Bogdan Szczepański
Deputy Head of Inspection Body / Lead Inspector
mgr inż. Barbara Węgrzyn
Specialist for Certification & Plant Audits
How to find us
Centralny Ośrodek Chłodnictwa „COCH”
ul. Juliusza Lea 116, 30-133 Kraków
Monday – Friday, 7:30 – 15:30
Entrance from Juliusza Lea Street. Parking available on site for clients.
Contact the Inspection Body — we will advise on scope, documentation and next steps.
