AK 044The COCH Inspection Body specialises in assessing manufacturing plants that produce products covered by the Agreement on the International Carriage of Perishable Foodstuffs and on the Special Equipment to be Used for such Carriage (ATP).
Our mission is to ensure that products and means of transport meet the highest international safety and quality standards. Inspections are performed under PCA accreditation AK 044 (EN ISO/IEC 17020) in accordance with procedure PJI-06.
We support manufacturers in adapting to ATP Agreement requirements and in raising standards in the production and transport of perishable foodstuffs.
Manufacturers of thermally insulated vans, bodies, semi-trailers, trailers, containers and tanks covered by the ATP Agreement.
Manufacturers of mechanical cooling and/or heating appliances, including refrigeration units used in thermally insulated means of transport.
Independent assessment of product compliance with ATP Agreement requirements strengthens market trust.
Formal confirmation that manufactured products meet ATP requirements critical for safety and quality.
PCA accreditation AK 044 confirms our competence and professional inspection practices.
Meeting international standards supports a stronger position on the refrigerated transport market.
ATP conformity certificates open doors to international markets and business expansion.
Plant inspections are carried out in accordance with:
Inspection of organizational and technical conditions of product manufacturing in accordance with the ATP Agreement — issue no. 1, dated 15.05.2024.
Agreement on the International Carriage of Perishable Foodstuffs and on the Special Equipment to be Used for such Carriage (ATP).
Verification of organizational and technical conditions of plants manufacturing thermally insulated means of transport or mechanical cooling and/or heating appliances.
Quality management system, supplier/subcontractor selection, product quality control, records/registers and employee qualifications.
Verification of production stages and process control for insulated transport equipment or refrigeration/heating units.
Assessment of manufacturing facilities, machinery and technical equipment used in production.
Supervision, metrology and calibration status of measuring instruments used in the plant.
Insulation materials and specific technical components used in the manufactured products.
Manufacturing and assembly documentation against ATP and internal quality requirements.
Compliance of products with acceptable quality levels and with international ATP Agreement requirements.
Correct application of markings and data plates related to the ATP conformity assessment.
Particular attention is paid to ensuring reproducible production of products in accordance with the specification of prototype test reports of means of transport or cooling/heating appliances.
From application through plant inspection to a 3-year certificate in Polish and English.
Overview of the main stages — hover or tap a step for details.
1Application
Submit the application form with all required attachments, documents and product information.
This process ensures that products and means of transport meet high safety and quality standards, supporting access to international markets.
Download application forms and access useful ATP reference texts to start the plant inspection process.
Online application and traditional forms for ATP plant inspection (PJI-06).
Send completed documents to inspekcja@coch.pl
Official Polish publication of the ATP Agreement text
UNECE page with the current ATP Agreement
Guidance on interpretation and application of ATP
Competent authorities and authorised ATP testing stations
Information on fees for ATP plant inspection 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, schedules and required attachments.
Accredited type and in-service tests of refrigerated transport equipment.
Certification of GDP for temperature-controlled distribution of medicinal products.
Production control of HVACR manufacturing plants.
Supervised checks of pressure equipment by Notified Body 1462.
Technical, legal and operational details regarding ATP factory audits and certification.
The offer is directed primarily to manufacturers of products covered by the ATP Agreement, in particular:
COCH Inspection Body holds AK 044 accreditation confirming conformity to ISO/IEC 17020 for independent ATP plant assessments.
PCA · IAF MLA · ATP INSPECTION BODY
As a specialised Inspection Body (AK 044) accredited in accordance with PN-EN ISO/IEC 17020, we guarantee independent quality audits, technical safety and strict compliance with international transport treaties.
Direct support and coordination for ATP plant inspections and audits.
mgr inż. Miłosz Gratkowski
Head of Inspection Body
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.
