Gas Appliance Regulation Product Compliance Services

The Gas Appliances Regulation (GAR) in Europe sets out essential safety requirements for gas appliances to ensure their safe and efficient operation. It covers a wide range of gas-powered appliances such as boilers, stoves, heaters, and ovens. The regulation mandates that gas appliances comply with specific standards and undergo conformity assessment procedures before they can be placed on the market. It aims to protect consumers and the environment by ensuring that gas appliances are designed, manufactured, and installed in a manner that minimizes risks associated with gas leaks, combustion, and other hazards.

Product Scope

The Gas Appliances Regulation (GAR) in Europe applies to a wide range of gas appliances used in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. The product scope of GAR includes, but is not limited to:

1. Gas boilers and water heaters
2. Gas stoves and cookers
3. Gas ovens and grills
4. Gas fireplaces and heaters
5. Gas-powered refrigerators and freezers
6. Gas-powered air conditioning units
7. Gas-powered tumble dryers and laundry equipment
8. Gas-powered catering equipment
9. Gas-powered industrial heating and processing equipment
10. Gas-powered generators and engines

Related EN Regulations

The Gas Appliances Regulation (GAR) in Europe references several EN (European Norm) standards that are applicable to gas appliances. These standards are used to assess the compliance and safety of gas appliances. Some of the key EN standards under the Gas Appliances Regulation include:

1. EN 30 series: Gas-fired domestic appliances, such as gas boilers, gas stoves, and gas water heaters.
2. EN 498: Specification for dedicated liquefied petroleum gas appliances – Domestic flueless space heating appliances.
3. EN 622: Gas-fired domestic forced convection air heaters for space heating not exceeding a net heat input of 300 kW.
4. EN 625: Gas-fired storage water heaters for the production of domestic hot water.
5. EN 1020: Appliances burning gaseous fuels – Appliances for cooking food.
6. EN 15417: Specification for dedicated natural gas appliances – Appliances having a nominal heat input not exceeding 70 kW.
7. EN 161: Automatic shut-off valves for gas burners and gas appliances.
8. EN 126: Gas-fired central heating boilers – Specific requirements for condensing boilers.
9. EN 12 series: Domestic gas appliances used for heating and/or hot water production.

Our GAR Compliance Services

Our services focus on the interpretation and guidance of GAR regulations and European standards for gas equipment products. We are familiar with the requirements of GAR regulations and related European standards, especially with extensive experience in GAR certification. We can provide customized compliance solutions and technical support for different types of gas equipment products.

Our main services include:

• Product design and material selection consulting to assist in developing safety calculations and test specifications
• GAR regulations and relevant European standards training
• Review of product test reports and technical documents
• Certification management and on-site supervision guidance
• Review of product labels, instructions and purchasing requirements
• Response to inquiries from European market regulatory authorities

HQTS professional team help companies accurately understand the requirements of GAR regulations, develop feasible compliance solutions, respond to various European supervisory inspections, and provide professional support in market regulatory inquiries to ensure your products successfully enter the European market.