Designated Body
Ricardo Certification is accredited as a Designated Body (DeBo) to carry out conformity assessment against local rules in the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain and Denmark.
On mainline rail projects a Designated Body (DeBo) undertakes conformity assessments with notified national technical rules (NNTRs).
Ricardo Certification companies that are accredited as a Certification Body to ISO/IEC 17065 are also appointed/recognised as a Designated Body (DeBo) and can carry out conformity assessments against national rules in the following countries:
- The United Kingdom, via Ricardo Certification Limited
- The Netherlands, Belgium, and Ireland via Ricardo Certification BVSpain, via Ricardo Certification Iberia S.L
- Denmark, via Ricardo Certification Denmark Ap
Elsewhere, the relevant bodies can work with local organisations to provide the necessary services.
Why choose Ricardo Certification
Efficiency and collaboration
We use bespoke tools and processes that reduce administration, minimise delays and prevent cost overruns.
International network
We will bring best practice and techniques honed from performing assessments throughout the world.
Rail domain specialists
Rail systems experts will be responsible for preparing all outputs and will provide constructive feedback throughout the process.
An industry voice
Many of our assessors are contributors to the Working Groups and industry forums that define technical standards and assessment criteria.