AC 036
AB 308
KEYMARKThe Heat Pump KEYMARK is a voluntary European quality certification scheme owned by CEN (European Committee for Standardization). It certifies heat pump compliance with harmonised European standards and Ecodesign requirements for performance, energy efficiency and sound levels.
Choosing COCH as your KEYMARK partner means a complete in-house path: application review, accredited laboratory tests in our facilities (AB 308), certificate award by the product certification body (AC 036), and continuous annual FPC surveillance. COCH is officially registered in the European KEYMARK structure — test reports are directly accepted by KEYMARK certification bodies across Europe.
Unlike CE marking, which confirms minimum legal requirements, KEYMARK guarantees conformity with uniform European quality standards through independent Initial Type Testing (ITT) and factory inspection. A KEYMARK granted in one country is respected in all countries covered by the scheme. The certificate is valid for 10 years, subject to annual FPC audits and product surveillance tests every two years.
KEYMARK is widely used as a condition for heat pump eligibility in national subsidy programmes, including Poland’s ZUM list (Czyste Powietrze / Clean Air) and Germany’s BAFA. Testing covers Ecodesign Lot 1 and Lot 2 points under Regulations (EU) 813/2013 and 814/2013.
Standardised HP KEYMARK procedures help reduce costs linked to tests, inspections and certification.
The mark is recognised across the EU, supporting product introduction into new markets.
Independent third-party verification of performance, efficiency and acoustics builds buyer confidence.
Proof that the product passed rigorous laboratory tests and factory production control audits.
Greater credibility can support sales growth and eligibility for subsidy programmes such as ZUM / Clean Air.
Manufacturers with KEYMARK are seen as professional and committed to verified product quality.
The HP KEYMARK scheme was developed with EHPA and European certification bodies. Testing and certification reference the standards and EU regulations below.
Terms, definitions and classification
Test conditions
Test methods
Operating requirements, marking and instructions
Part-load testing and seasonal performance (SCOP/SEER)
Direct-expansion ground-coupled heat pumps (DX-to-water)
Airborne noise — sound power level
Gas-fired sorption appliances ≤ 70 kW
Domestic hot water heat pump units — testing and marking
Ecodesign for space heaters and combination heaters (Lot 1)
Ecodesign for water heaters and hot water storage tanks (Lot 2)
The HP KEYMARK programme covers a wide range of heat pump products under the European certification scheme.
Products supplying heat to water-based central heating systems for space heating.
Devices supplying heat for space heating and domestic hot water.
Products used for domestic hot water supply.
Heat pumps with higher thermal capacity for a range of applications.
Certification for these devices was introduced in 2017 in response to market developments.
Scope expanded in 2019 in response to growing market demand.
From application through laboratory tests and FPC audit to certificate issuance and surveillance.
Overview of the main stages — hover or tap a step for details.
1Application for certification
The manufacturer applies to an authorised KEYMARK certification body such as COCH and submits product data with the technical file.
Download the KEYMARK application and programme documents, or submit the online form. Send completed files to certyfikacja@coch.pl.
Traditional and online KEYMARK applications, programme documentation and quality declarations.
Send completed documents to certyfikacja@coch.pl
KEYMARK fees are calculated individually (product type, family size, laboratory scope, FPC audit location). Write to certyfikacja@coch.pl
Information on the complaints and appeals procedure is available here: Complaints and appeals
Our engineers can answer technical questions and walk you through the KEYMARK process.
Accredited laboratory tests to EN 14511 / EN 16147 — often used as input for KEYMARK.
Voluntary accredited HVACR product certification under PCA AC 036.
Mandatory CE path (PED, SPV, Noise) by Notified Body 1462 — complementary to KEYMARK.
Voluntary Polish common guarantee trademark confirming user safety.
Validity, ZUM eligibility, CE vs KEYMARK, FPC audits, documents and costs.
Official PCA certificates confirm competence under ISO/IEC 17065 (certification) and ISO/IEC 17025 (testing). COCH is registered in the European KEYMARK structure.
KEYMARKPCA AC 036 · PCA AB 308 · Heat Pump KEYMARK
COCH combines an accredited product certification body (AC 036) with an in-house accredited testing laboratory (AB 308), enabling a complete KEYMARK path — from type testing through FPC audit to certificate surveillance — in one place.
Direct support for domestic and international heat pump manufacturers.
How to find us
Centralny Ośrodek Chłodnictwa „COCH”
ul. Juliusza Lea 116, 30-133 Kraków
Monday – Friday, 8:30 – 18:00
Entrance from Juliusza Lea Street. Parking available on site for clients.
Contact our accredited team for a tailored testing and certification proposal.
