Question 1

Can FPL certify my products?

Accepted Answer

No, FPL is a laboratory (conformity assessment body) accredited under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 which will carry out tests to verify the compliance of a product based on the acceptance criteria of a standard. For a product to be certified, it needs to undergo an evaluation process with a certification body accredited under ISO/IEC 17065:2012.

Question 2

What is the difference between certification and accreditation?

Accepted Answer

Accreditation. It is the independent assessment of conformity assessment bodies against recognized standards to carry out specific activities to ensure their impartiality and competence. Through the application of national and international standards, the government, buyers and consumers can trust the test and calibration results, inspection reports and certifications provided.
Certification. It is the process carried out by an entity recognized as independent from the interested parties, through which the conformity of a certain company, product, process, service or person with the requirements defined in standards or technical specifications is manifested.

Question 3

Who accredits FPL?

Accepted Answer

In Mexico, it is the Mexican Accreditation Entity (ema) which belongs to the International Organization for Accreditation Bodies (ILAC) which in turn regulates accreditation bodies that operate in accordance with ISO/IEC 17011 and are involved in accreditation from conformity assessment bodies, including calibration laboratories (using ISO/IEC 17025), testing laboratories (using ISO/IEC 17025), medical testing laboratories (using ISO 15189), inspection bodies (using ISO/ IEC 17020), proficiency testing providers (using ISO/IEC 17043), and reference material producers (using ISO 17034).

Question 4

Do the test reports serve as a product certificate?

Accepted Answer

No, the test reports are documents that guarantee the tested sample only.

Question 5

Do my products need to be certified in order to be tested by FPL?

Accepted Answer

Not necessary, products can be evaluated for qualification (new products) or for verification (previously tested products).

Question 6

What is the validity of the test reports?

Accepted Answer

They are not valid

Question 7

What products can I trial at FPL?

Accepted Answer

Any safety and/or protection product for work at heights or where the risk of a fall is latent.

Question 8

What are the prices of the tests?

Accepted Answer

It is necessary to make a request to know the prices according to the product that needs to be evaluated.

Question 9

What services does FPL offer?

Accepted Answer

Tests (dynamic, static) Conditioning (environmental, abrasion, corrosion) Verification of anchors and systems, Inspections (design, labeling and marking) Videos (dynamic)

Question 10

What is the accredited scope?

Accepted Answer

Request valid accreditation document

Question 11

Can you test methods that are not within your accredited scope?

Accepted Answer

If possible, it is necessary to request it with our experts.

Question 12

As your customer, can I visit you and witness the trials of my products?

Accepted Answer

If our clients can visit us by fulfilling some prerequisites, during and after their visit.

Question 13

How can I get an essay quote?

Accepted Answer

Accessing our platform or sending an email to sgvallejo@fpl.com.mx

Question 14

How many samples should I send?

Accepted Answer

2 of each item to be tested according to the quote sent

Question 15

Can I send fewer samples than FPL requests in its quote?

Accepted Answer

No, it is a requirement to send the requested samples.

Question 16

Can I get advice from FPL staff?

Accepted Answer

Yes, our qualified staff will provide all clients with advice regarding the tests subject to interest.

Question 17

Does FPL participate in round robin trials?

Accepted Answer

Every year we participate in aptitude tests where the best laboratories in the world participate.

Question 18

I am a manufacturer of height safety equipment and I need to carry out a considerable number of tests. What do you recommend?

Accepted Answer

Acquire one of our 3 subscriptions (basic, intermediate, professional) where you will be offered from 50, 55 to 60% discount on all the trials you carry out for 1 year.

Question 19

I am outside of Mexico. Does FPL handle the sample import process?

Accepted Answer

No, FPL does not perform the import process. Samples must arrive at our facilities free of duty or cash on delivery. Samples will not be accepted if they arrive this way.

Question 20

How do I ensure the protection of the confidentiality of my products?

Accepted Answer

We have a strict confidentiality policy, which you can consult in our privacy notice.

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