About us

We are a team of professionals with over 30 years of experience in CE certification, product testing, inspection, and regulatory consultancy, specializing in the main European Directives and Regulations.

EQS operates as a business services company in all sectors where specific know-how is required, offering a complete package of consultancy services.

We support Italian and international companies through the CE marking process, the management of technical documentation, and product and corporate certification.

Dr. Nunzio Braia is the technical point of reference for our organization: over thirty years of field experience at national and international levels, a qualification recognized by TUV SUD (SIL) and TUV Intercert (Machinery), and a consolidated collaboration with Accredia – the Italian Accreditation Body as a Technical Expert in the toys, PPE, gas, and machinery sectors.

European Quality Standard (EQS) | International certification network

We operate through European Quality Standard (EQS), an international network of testing laboratories, notified bodies, consultants, and professionals, capable of offering comprehensive services for CE certification and global regulatory compliance.

Founded in Hong Kong in 2004, EQS was established with the aim of supporting companies in international certification processes, thanks to decades of experience in the sector.

Since 2010, EQS has developed into two operational entities:

  • EQS Far East Ltd (Hong Kong) – certifications for export and the Asian market
  • European Quality Standard Italia – support for European companies

Thanks to a global technical-commercial network, EQS is able to manage complex import/export, certification, and regulatory compliance projects.

Certification and consultancy services

We offer comprehensive services for companies requiring CE certification, testing, and technical consultancy:

  • Preparation of the CE Technical File
  • Support for CE marking
  • Management of procedures with Notified Bodies
  • Execution of laboratory tests and product testing
  • Issuance of internationally recognized Test Reports
  • Regulatory consultancy according to the European Commission’s Blue Guide

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We collaborate with European Notified Bodies and accredited laboratories, guaranteeing reliable, rapid, and economically competitive results.

Thanks to our Hong Kong office, we also support companies in obtaining certification for the Asian market, including CCC (China Compulsory Certification).

Specialization sectors

✔ Gas Certification (GAR)

Certification of gas appliances and components (boilers, burners, solenoid valves, regulators), laboratory testing, and regulatory support.

✔ Toy Certification

Chemical, physical, and mechanical testing, compliance with European and international regulations, and complete certification management.

✔ Machinery Certification

Risk analysis, functional safety, technical file, and CE marking for machinery and partly completed machinery.

✔ PPE Certification

Testing and certification of personal protective equipment, technical and regulatory support.

✔ Household Appliance Certification (LVD)

Verification of electrical safety and compliance with the Low Voltage Directive for electrical products.

✔ General Product Safety (GPSR)

Risk analysis, regulatory adjustment, and management of technical documentation for product safety.

Why choose European Quality Standard

  • Over 30 years of experience in certification
  • International network of laboratories and notified bodies
  • Comprehensive services for CE marking and regulatory compliance
  • Support for export to Europe, Asia, and global markets
  • Fast, efficient, and result-oriented approach

Our goal

To support companies in the certification and international market access process, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and competitiveness.

We accompany our clients through all stages: from product design to market placement, reducing time, costs, and complexity.