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1 Jun 2026

5 min read

OiB MON accreditation for COCH Kraków – laboratory and product certification

The Central Refrigeration Centre “COCH” in Kraków has joined the narrow group of bodies holding defence and security accreditation granted by the Minister of National Defence. In April 2026 COCH obtained two OiB certificates at once - for the Refrigeration Equipment Laboratory and the Product Certification Department. This is a key step opening new opportunities for cooperation with the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland and the defence industry.

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3 Jul 2025

19 min read

Correct temperature mapping of vehicle cargo space according to GDP guidelines – key to safe medicine transport

Temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals may degrade if not stored and transported under strictly controlled environmental conditions, resulting in loss of therapeutic efficacy and, in extreme cases, a risk to patient health. Proper cargo-space temperature mapping is essential for GDP compliance.

Product certification issues for heat pumps

Product certification is an independent and impartial conformity assessment performed by a third party. The assessment is carried out by certification bodies whose activities should comply with PN-EN ISO/IEC 17065:2013-03.

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7 Jan 2025

18 min read

Heat pump testing – test methods, scope and standards

Technological solutions used in the design of space heaters and domestic hot water heaters, despite serving similar functional purposes, may differ in their environmental impact. Particular attention should be paid to technologies used in heat pumps.

Visit of Technical School No. 9 students to the Central Refrigeration Centre

COCH in Kraków hosted a group of 24 students from Technical School No. 9 in Kraków. The visit, attended also by a physics teacher, included practical workshops and presentations on refrigeration technologies.

Warsaw HVAC Expo 2024: Collaboration and Insights Shape the Future of the HVACR Industry

From February 27th to 29th, the Warsaw HVAC Expo 2024 emerged as the paramount gathering for the HVACR industry in Poland, converging at Ptak Warsaw Expo, Al. Katowicka 62, Nadarzyn. Drawing together a consortium of industry titans, mavens, and innovators, the expo epitomized a dynamic crucible for collaborative exchange and innovative ideation.

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24 Feb 2024

1 min read

Collaboration with CEIS in Heat Pump Certification Area

The collaboration with CEIS opens up new possibilities for us and provides access to advanced research laboratories, enabling us to elevate the quality and accessibility of our certification processes.

Status and implementation of the ATP Agreement in 2021 – number of inspections and certificates issued

Compliance with formal and legal requirements for road transport of perishable products is one of the most important aspects of the industry. Any departures from the rules may endanger consumer health or even life.

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Refrigeration testing

16 Oct 2022

1 min read

Testing of military equipment and vehicles – new accredited testing now available!

Our Refrigeration Equipment Laboratory is another unit in Poland accredited by the Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) to conduct accredited testing of military equipment and vehicles in accordance with NO-06-A107:2021 and PB-TD.

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29 Dec 2021

6 min read

Ecodesign requirements for chillers and liquid chiller testing according to PN-EN 14511

Ecodesign requirements aim to harmonise energy-consumption rules across the Union for many types of equipment – including liquid chillers – and thereby contribute to better functioning of the internal market and to improved environmental performance of these products.

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