What is EN 12368 certification with Applus+ Laboratories?

For products such as Signal Heads (Traffic control equipment), the EN 12368 certification is the passport to entering the EU market. Here we will detail how Applus+ Laboratories can help you with CE marking for EN 12368 related products.

Specific requirements for EN 12368 marking

EN 12368 European Standard refers to the Traffic control equipment: Signal Heads Certification which is the EU's stringent requirements for the performance of traffic signal products. It defines the visual, structural, environmental performance and tested product characteristics of signal heads and optics used in pedestrian and road traffic, and applies to red, yellow, and green signals used for road traffic with a pitch of 200 mm and 300 mm.

Among the requirements of EN 12368, manufacturers of traffic signals must first ensure that the product design is easy to install and maintain without compromising optical performance. In addition, the product must be made of materials with a qualified service life and safety properties that meet relevant test standards such as impact resistance, structural integrity, penetration, and resistance to temperature, humidity and heat, and solar radiation tests.

EN 12368 Certification Process

The EN 12368 certification process generally includes:

1. Determining the type of signaling products to be certified and submit an application to the EU Notified Body.
2. Making sure that the signaling products comply with the new EU Construction Products Regulation CPR 305/2011/EU.
3. Ensuring that the signalised products comply with the harmonised standard EN 12368.
4. Testing and evaluating according to the CPR Construction Products Regulation and EN 12368 certification of Constancy of Performance.
5. Obtaining test reports and certificates issued by the EU Notified Body.
6. The manufacturer is responsible for drawing up the Declaration of Performance and affixing the CE marking with the code of the notified body to the packaging of the product and starting for free distribution.

Applus+ Laboratories (LGAI Technological Center S.A.), as an EU Notified Body, in addition to the above sound certification service process, also has a professional and technical team all over the world and a wealth of experience in the market. We can support you during the whole certification process to complete the EN 12368 certification in a comprehensive and efficient manner.

In addition to EN 12368 certification, Applus+ Laboratories can provide certification services for 12 European directives, and welcome enterprises in need of in-depth understanding to obtain a more comprehensive solution.