Certifications, marks and memberships

All VELFAC products and processes are thoroughly tested and quality assured.

Hundreds and thousands of customers test VELFAC windows every day. Throughout Europe, millions of windows have stood the test of time, but despite this track record, we still maintain a demanding testing programme to ensure our system continues to meet - and exceed - all necessary standards.
 

Declaration of Performance (DoP), CE and UKCA marking

From 1st January 2023, all windows and doors must be UK-CA marked in order to be sold in United Kingdom, and the marking must be accompanied by a declaration of performance. VELFAC Windows and doors are tested according to BS EN 14351-1, the applicable standard for UK-CA marking. Declaration of Performance (DoP) and UKCA marking for VELFAC 200, VELFAC In, VELFAC Ribo,VELFAC Aluminium door, VELFAC Fire element, can be found in our Product database

 

 

PAS 24 tested and Part Q compliance

PAS 24 is your guarantee that the production of the products you are purchasing, are being monitored by a UKAS accredited certification body to ensure compliance with PAS 24:2016 Enhanced security performance requirements for doorsets and windows in the UK.

 

Building regulation Part Q affects any residential building, renovation or refurbishment project that requires planning permission. Part Q compliance can be gained by having PAS 24 tested products.

 

Secured by design (SBD)

Secured by Design (SBD) operates an accreditation scheme on behalf of the UK police officers for products or services that have met recognised security standards. Such products or services must be capable of deterring or preventing crime in a building and are known as being of a 'Police Preferred Specification'.

 

 

FSC® Certified Wood

Responsible forest management is important so that the world's forests can be passed on to future generations in a sound state. At VELFAC we look after the environment and use FSC® certified wood to manufacture our quality windows and doors. Our FSC certification underlines that we meet the highest social and environmental standards in the world.

 

The Danish Window Verification (DVV)

VELFAC is a member of Vinduesindustrien (The association of Danish Window Manufacturers), and all VELFAC windows and doors are DVV certified. An independent supervisory body undertakes random factory checks to ensure that agreed quality standards, for example in terms of quality, design, performance, materials and surfaces, are observed.

 

The Indoor Climate Mark

The Indoor Climate MarkVELFAC windows meet all requirements for a healthy indoor climate. We are members of the Danish Indoor Climate Labelling (DIM) scheme, a voluntary labelling scheme which aims to improve the indoor air in buildings by:

  • Giving manufacturers a tool to develop products that are more mindful of indoor air quality
  • Providing consumers with a tool to select the products which take into account the indoor climate
  • Giving everyone a tool to better understand how products affect indoor air quality
 

SMAS Worksafe - Health & Safety accreditation

SMAS Worksafe (short for Safety Management Advisory Services) is a nationally recognised Health & Safety accreditation used to demonstrate businesses’ Health & Safety standards.

 

By achieving SMAS Worksafe accreditation, VELFAC demonstrate to potential clients to meet the required health and safety standards according to the SSIP Core Criteria. SMAS Worksafe is a registered member of Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSiP), which is endorsed by the Health and Safety Executive.

 

ISO certified quality and environmental management

At VELFAC, we have certified our quality management according to the requirements of ISO 9001 and our environmental management according to ISO 14001. As a fully UKAS Accredited Certification Body, BSI can ensure that the benefits of certification meet your expectations through testing and certification to British, European, or international standards, as well as a manufacturer’s own specification. VELFAC is a BSI Subscribing Member.