Project Intelligence · Compliance

Country Compliance Checklist

Select your project country and type — we auto-flag missing certifications, refrigerant regulations, food/pharma licences and documentation you'll need before construction, import or first inspection. Independent, supplier-neutral. Verify with local counsel.

Project countryProject type

Regulator

DG SANTE, EMA, national competent authorities

F-Gas Regulation (EU) 2024/573 restricts HFCs; new stationary refrigeration >12kW must use GWP <150 refrigerants from 1 Jan 2027.

5 critical requirements not in place

Any critical item missing typically blocks customs clearance, permit issuance or inspection sign-off.

RecommendedCertification
ISO 9001 quality management (supplier)
Require ISO 9001:2015 certificate from EPC and key equipment suppliers.
Documents: ISO 9001 certificate · Scope statement · Latest surveillance audit
RecommendedCertification
ISO 14001 environmental management
Expected for tenders above USD 5M and for public/donor-funded projects.
Documents: ISO 14001 certificate
RequiredFood Safety / HACCP
HACCP plan for the facility
Documented hazard analysis with CCPs, monitoring, corrective action and verification.
Documents: HACCP plan · Flow diagram · CCP monitoring records
CriticalElectrical / Pressure
Pressure equipment conformity
Vessels, receivers and separators must carry the local pressure conformity mark (PED, ASME, GOST, SASO).
Documents: Manufacturer data report · Pressure test certificate · Nameplate photos
RequiredElectrical / Pressure
Low voltage & EMC conformity
All panels and drives must be certified to the local LV/EMC regime.
Documents: Declaration of Conformity · Type test certificate
CriticalCertification
CE marking on machinery
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC (transitioning to Regulation 2023/1230 by Jan 2027).
Documents: CE Declaration of Conformity · Technical file · Risk assessment
CriticalRefrigerant / Environment
F-Gas Regulation (EU) 2024/573
HFC phasedown; leak checks; certified technicians; ban on R-404A/R-507 in new equipment.
Documents: Refrigerant logbook · Technician F-Gas certificate · Leak detection records
CriticalElectrical / Pressure
PED 2014/68/EU
Category II+ vessels require notified body module.
Documents: PED certificate · Notified body number
CriticalFood Safety / HACCP
Regulation (EC) 852/2004 food hygiene
Facility registration with national competent authority.
Documents: Establishment registration number