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The MCS provides a certification process for both products and installers that meet published standards.
The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) has been introduced to encourage the installation and use of systems running on renewable energy that will, consequently, reduce the UK’s dependency on fossil fuels and therefore lower harmful emissions.
The MCS provides information about microgeneration products and services available in the marketplace that have been subjected to the rigorous qualifying process. The scheme is designed to allow users to purchase qualifying products and services with confidence.
For Installers wishing to qualify as Approved Installers under the MCS, another part of the business, NICEIC, operates a second scheme which is subject to a separate application, assessment and certification process. For more information on the MCS Installer Scheme please click HERE.
Product Certification comprises two main activities:
1. Assessment of the quality control system employed by the manufacturer during production to establish whether it is robust and ensures that the products are capable of routinely meeting the minimum MCS performance requirements. For the purposes of the MCS, this activity is called Factory Production Control (FPC).
2. Product testing to determine if the product meets the minimum performance requirements as detailed in the relevant standard(s) against which products of that nature are to be certificated. The relevant standard(s) will typically specify minimum performance requirements for the particular product (or product class) and the required testing will determine if the particular product(s) can meet such requirements.
Where the facility used by the manufacturer for the testing of a product in 2 above is not accredited by UKAS or an equivalent body as meeting the requirements of ISO 17025, an assessment of the testing facility will also need to be made.
The FPC assessment involves examination of production procedures, quality assurance and quality control operations to confirm that the procedures and controls will ensure that, on an ongoing basis, the minimum quality and performance requirements of the MCS or mandated product standards will be met. In addition, the materials, manufacturing processes and staff training are assessed during the first (and subsequent factory visits) to ensure that the product maintains it’s original basic design and that it is being manufactured in a consistent way and to the required standards.
Applications for certification of a range of common products (or “product families”) will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. For example, where one or more characteristics are the same for a number of products with similar design, construction and functionality, then the results of tests for one such product may be accepted as representative of the family of products.
If you require any assistance completing your application form you can contact Laura Cottom directly on: 01246 580101 or via email.
If you are manufacturing microgeneration products and would like to gain MCS Certification, please contact our friendly team for a no obligation quote on:
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- MCS Product Guide to Certification
Guide for the Certification of MCS Products with NQA.
- MCS Product Application Form
All applications for the certification of a product will be processed as soon as they are received.
- NQA MCS Product Certification Scheme Rules
NQA provides product certification services to Producers under the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS). It does so under license from MCS.
- NQA Use of MCS Logo
Guide to using the MCS Product Certification Scheme Mark and Logo
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