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Quality and Certifications
Certified Quality & Environmental Management
ept is certified in accordance with the latest versions of the ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality management standards (automotive products), as well as the ISO 14001 environmental management standard and the ISO 50001 energy management standard.
You can download all current certificates here.
You can download all current certificates here.
Quality Management ISO 9001
Quality Management IATF 16949
Environmental Management ISO 14001
Energy Management ISO 50001
Authorized Economic Operator (AEO)
ept GmbH is a certified “Authorized Economic Operator” (AEO).
AEO status, which is granted by German Customs, offers a number of advantages, particularly with regard to risk assessment in the movement of goods. One of these is a significant simplification of customs inspections, resulting in faster processing.
Numerous criteria must be met to obtain AEO status.
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AEO status, which is granted by German Customs, offers a number of advantages, particularly with regard to risk assessment in the movement of goods. One of these is a significant simplification of customs inspections, resulting in faster processing.
Numerous criteria must be met to obtain AEO status.
More information on this
Approvals & Test Reports
UL Recognitions USA - USR (ECBT2.E130314) -
UL Recognition Canada - CNR (ECBT8.E130314) -
Test Reports
Do you require a test report or inspection report?
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RoHS, REACH, POP, PFAS/PFOA, and Recycling
Statement on RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
RoHS (Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances) is the directive restricting the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
We confirm that, according to the RoHS certificate (see download), our products comply with RoHS 2011/65/EU and do not contain the following substances in concentrations exceeding the specified limits:
We confirm that, according to the RoHS certificate (see download), our products comply with RoHS 2011/65/EU and do not contain the following substances in concentrations exceeding the specified limits:
- Lead (Pb)
- Mercury (Hg)
- Cadmium (Cd)
- Hexavalent chromium (Cr VI)
- Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB)
- Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PentaBDE, OctaBDE, DecaBDE)
- Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS)
ept has long taken environmental sustainability into account when developing new products. As part of the implementation of the aforementioned European directives, our products were converted to RoHS-compliant components as early as 2004.
Throughout this transition, quality has always been our top priority; there are no limitations whatsoever on our insertion technology in terms of function or processing. Lead-free connectors are 100% compatible and can be pressed into “lead-containing” printed circuit boards without any problems.
ept will continue to align its product development with the latest guidelines and remain committed to protecting our environment.
Download RoHS Confirmation
Throughout this transition, quality has always been our top priority; there are no limitations whatsoever on our insertion technology in terms of function or processing. Lead-free connectors are 100% compatible and can be pressed into “lead-containing” printed circuit boards without any problems.
ept will continue to align its product development with the latest guidelines and remain committed to protecting our environment.
Download RoHS Confirmation
Statement on the REACH Regulation (EC No. 1907/2006)
ept operates as a downstream user (manufacturer of articles) in accordance with EU Regulation 1907/2006 (REACH Regulation) of December 18, 2006.
According to information from our suppliers, the materials we use do not contain any substances from the current Candidate List (SVHC List) in concentrations exceeding 0.1% by weight.
Download REACH Regulation
According to information from our suppliers, the materials we use do not contain any substances from the current Candidate List (SVHC List) in concentrations exceeding 0.1% by weight.
Download REACH Regulation
Explanatory Note on the POP Regulation (EU No. 2019/1021)
Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs
) is an agreement that establishes binding prohibitions and
restrictions on certain persistent organic pollutants.
Based on the information currently available to us, we confirm to the best of our knowledge and belief that the prohibited substances listed in Annexes I and II of
the aforementioned directives are not
used in the products we manufacture.
Download POP Declaration
) is an agreement that establishes binding prohibitions and
restrictions on certain persistent organic pollutants.
Based on the information currently available to us, we confirm to the best of our knowledge and belief that the prohibited substances listed in Annexes I and II of
the aforementioned directives are not
used in the products we manufacture.
Download POP Declaration
Information on PFAS / PFOA
The EU intends to impose comprehensive restrictions on PFAS substances. The current proposal from ECHA calls for a complete ban on all PFAS raw materials 18 months after the ban takes effect. ECHA’s decision is expected by the end of 2025.
Exemptions are planned for a few specific applications. Transition periods of 6 to 13 years are envisaged for these cases. We are fulfilling our obligation and informing our customers about which PFAS substances are used in our products.
Download PFAS / PFOA Information
Exemptions are planned for a few specific applications. Transition periods of 6 to 13 years are envisaged for these cases. We are fulfilling our obligation and informing our customers about which PFAS substances are used in our products.
Download PFAS / PFOA Information
Information on Disposal and Recycling of ept Products
The information provided is intended to assist the waste disposal company in the environmentally sound disposal and potential recycling of our products. However, the waste disposal company
is solely responsible for verifying the currently applicable legal regulations in the country where disposal takes place. ept GmbH therefore assumes no liability whatsoever for any failure to comply with these legal requirements!
Download Recycling Declaration
is solely responsible for verifying the currently applicable legal regulations in the country where disposal takes place. ept GmbH therefore assumes no liability whatsoever for any failure to comply with these legal requirements!
Download Recycling Declaration
Conflict Minerals Questionnaire
Program on Conflict-Affected Materials
The following information is intended to explain to ept customers and other interested parties how ept GmbH handles so-called “conflict minerals.”
Download the Conflict Minerals Program
Download the Conflict Minerals Program