In January 2016, CeoTronics reached the next level in quality management. As the world’s first and so far only company in its industry, CeoTronics was certified according to the new DIN ISO 9001:2015 standard. The new standard differs greatly from the old DIN ISO 9001:2008, is about 25% more comprehensive and represents seven years of progress in quality management compared to the DIN ISO 9001:2008 standard.
 
CeoTronics was first certified according to ISO 9001:1994 in December 2000 and was thus the first company in its industry at the time to have the certificate. To this day, CeoTronics has received all other certifications without objection. In January 2004, certification according to ISO 9001:2000 was granted, and in 2010 certification according to ISO 9001:2008 was granted.

TÜV Rheinland extends the ATEX CeoTronics for CeoTronics AG. The requirements set out in the 94/9/EC directives (ATEX) for the company’s quality management system were all met without deviation.

The ATEX certification concerns CeoTronics as a manufacturer of products that are used in potentially explosive areas, such as in the chemical and petrochemical industry.

If a product is intended to be used in potentially explosive areas, the manufacturer must ensure that all requirements of the ATEX directive are met. This includes all electric and non-electric equipment, which may be a potential source of ignition.

The Personal Protective Equipment Directive (PPE) 89/686/EEC was over 20 years old and had to be updated to take account of current technologies and procedures for placing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) on the market. The transition period ends on 20. 04. 2019. After that, only the new PSA Regulation (EU) 2016/425 will apply.

The most important change for CeoTronics is the change in its hearing protection products from Category II to Category III. This means that due to the high risk associated with Category III PPE, a notified body must be involved for EU type examination (Module B) and for quality assurance monitoring. CeoTronics was audited (Module D) and fulfilled the high requirements of the quality assurance system without any objections.

CeoTronics grants up to a three-year warranty on all CeoTronics products, except for consumables (rechargeable batteries, batteries, hygienic products) as well as normal wear and tear. The warranty time named in the offer or in the order confirmation applies.