Certification of welding consumables and materials

Ensure your welding consumables and materials meet EN 13479 standards through DNV certification for compliance, safety, and performance assurance.

Certification of welding consumables and materials

Challenges in welding compliance 

The quality and traceability of welding consumables are critical to the integrity and durability of welded structures. As regulatory pressures intensify and quality expectations rise, compliance with recognized material standards is essential to ensure safety, meet customer expectations, and fulfil legal obligations. 

How our certification services support you  

DNV acts as an independent Notified Body, delivering conformity assessments in accordance with European regulations and standards such as the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) and EN 13479 for welding consumables. We evaluate manufacturing processes and verify that products, including electrodes, filler metals, and welding wires, comply with strict requirements for safety, quality, and performance, helping manufacturers demonstrate reliability and build market trust. 

What sets our certification approach apart

Certified to EN 13479

Compliance with EN 13479 standard for welding consumables.

Globally recognized assurance

Independent verification by a globally recognized certification body.

Regulatory compliance support

Supports CE marking and regulatory acceptance.

Consumable traceability

Enhances traceability and documentation of consumables.

Greater confidence

Increases trust with clients and regulators.

Welder performing arc welding, illustrating material certification requirements for EN 13479 welding consumables

Trusted experts in materials  

DNV combines global technical expertise with local insight to deliver efficient and consistent material certification services.

We bring over a century of experience in welding-related assurance and have worked with manufacturers across various high-risk industries. 

Close-up of metal grinding with sparks, representing quality control and compliance assessment for welding consumables and materials

Benefits of our services 

  • Reduce risk of material non-conformities in production. 
  • Ensure regulatory compliance for pressure and structural equipment. 
  • Improve product reliability and end-user confidence. 
  • Enable easier market access through harmonized standard compliance. 
  • Facilitate smooth audits and inspections with proper documentation. 

Strengthen your welding compliance strategy

Partner with DNV to certify welding consumables and materials to EN 13479, strengthen product reliability, and demonstrate regulatory compliance across your supply chain.