Criteria for Membership

Full Membership


Applicants must:
  • Be an identifiable business unit undertaking, as all or part of its business activities, independent third party inspection and/or contributing to or undertaking testing and/or certification of engineering and manufacturing plant, machinery and equipment in the UK and/or the Republic of Ireland.

  • Operate competently (as assessed by SAFEd).

  • Agree to abide by the SAFed Code of Conduct (See Chapter 3) and the principle of SAFed standards.

  • Participate in SAFed technical projects as far as is appropriate for member's commercial activity.

  • Demonstrate firm financial viability

  • Assume responsibility for ensuring that compliance with articles 1.2(i) to 1.2(v) is maintained throughout their period of membership.

Associate Membership

Applicants for associate membership must:
  • Be an identifiable business unit undertaking, as all or part of its business activities, independent third party inspection and/or contributing to or undertaking testing and/or certification of engineering and manufacturing plant, machinery and equipment in the UK and/or the Republic of Ireland.

  • Operate competently (as assessed by SAFed).

  • Agree to abide by the SAFed Code of Conduct and the principle of SAFed standards.

  • Participate in SAFed technical projects as far as is appropriate for member's commercial activity.

  • Demonstrate firm financial viability

  • Assume responsibility for ensuring that compliance with articles 1.2(i) to 1.2(v) is maintained throughout their period of membership.

NOTE: Associate members will be expected to apply for full membership if and when they meet the relevant criteria.

* The Irish National Accreditation Board (NAB) in the case of members registered in the Republic of Ireland; The F¬S passport if in Eire