Content - Confirmations
Dual Use Goods
Dual Use Goods are goods that were primarily manufactured for a civilian use, but can also be used for military purposes. SERTO products do not fall under that category .
No contaminated stainless steel at SERTO
SERTO does not use any contaminated stainless steel from India in its production. This was revealed after internal investigations and enquiries at our steel suppliers. Here you will find the respective letter of confirmation.
Testing SERTO Products for PAH Content
The GS certificate now requires testing for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH). This pertains to products which come into direct contact with foods or skin. Regarding the SERTO range of products, you would think this applies to water-conducting parts in coffee machines, wouldn’t you?
The EU Chemicals Regulation REACH
REACH, which is the new EU regulation on chemicals and their safe use, is the source of much discussion among manufacturers. Users are requesting safety datasheets, suppliers are enquiring about applications.
Does REACH affect SERTO as well?
Explosion Protection Guideline for SERTO unions
Application of ATEX Directive 94/9/EC
As a major supplier to the European machine and equipment industry, we are periodically asked for our position regarding the conformity of SERTO products to the EC Directive 94/9/EC (better known under the name ATEX):
RoHS Directive
Directive 2011/95/EU - Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive)
Directive 2000/53/EC - Directive on end-of-life vehicles
SERTO Unions: Pressure Equipment Directive and CE Marking
The responsibilities placed upon manufacturers of pressure equipment have changed significantly with the introduction of the European Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC (PED) in May 2002.
As a major supplier to the European machine and industrial equipment industry, we gladly present our standpoint:







