AC 036Voluntary certification for the common guarantee trademark „B” is a process in which independent, competent and objective certification bodies award the safety mark to products submitted by suppliers — including manufacturers, importers and distributors.
Products bearing the „B” mark are recognised as safe in use, modern, environmentally friendly and inspire confidence in customers. The rules of certification are set out in the Product Certification Programme for the Common Guarantee Trademark „B”, developed by the Committee for the Common Guarantee Trademark „B”.
Certification is conducted by the COCH Product Certification Body, accredited by PCA (AC 036). The basis for certification is safety requirements defined in national and international standards and in technical criteria. Tests whose results are used in the process are performed by research laboratories recognised as competent and independent of both the supplier and the recipient.
Detailed information on the programme can be obtained from the staff of the COCH Certification Department. Mark „B” does not replace CE marking where CE is required for placing a product on the EU market — the two paths can complement each other.
Core elements of the conformity assessment model under the Common Guarantee Trademark „B” programme.
Comprehensive technical testing of product samples to confirm compliance with safety requirements set out in national and international standards and technical criteria.
Evaluation of the supplier’s quality management system, including review of system documentation and inspection of organisational and technical production conditions.
Ongoing supervision of the issued certificate — periodic checks of the supplier’s quality system and testing of products sampled from the supplier or the commercial market.
Independent certification bodies award the „B” mark to products submitted by manufacturers, importers and distributors. Marked products are recognised as safe in use, modern and environmentally friendly.
From application and testing through the licence agreement to issuance of the certificate.
Overview of the main stages — hover or tap a step for details.
1Application and documents
The supplier submits a complete certification application with product identification documents and completed supplier assessment questionnaires.
Download the application, certification programme and related declarations, or submit the application online. Completed documents should be sent to certyfikacja@coch.pl.
Send completed documents to certyfikacja@coch.pl
Information on fees related to the B mark certification can be obtained individually. Please send your inquiry to: certyfikacja@coch.pl
The certification procedure may be interrupted if required documents are not submitted, if there are financial arrears, or at the supplier’s request.
Information on the complaints and appeals procedure is available here: Complaints and appeals
Not sure which form to choose or how to prepare the file? Call or email the certification office.
Validity, model, CE vs mark „B”, surveillance and how to start the process.
Certification for mark „B” is issued by the COCH Certification Department — an accredited product certification body.
PCA AC 036 · IAF MLA
Our specialists support clients through preparation, assessment and surveillance. PCA accreditation underpins the reliability of issued certificates and licences to use the mark.
Questions about the „B” mark programme, documents or a quotation.
mgr Miłosz Gratkowski
Head of Certification Body
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.
Send an inquiry or call the certification office. We will advise on documents and next steps.
