TÜV Rheinland AG is an independent international provider of testing, inspection, certification, and training services headquartered in Cologne, Germany. Founded in 1872, the company operates laboratories and offices worldwide, assessing products, systems, and industrial assets for safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across a broad range of sectors.
For the chemical and materials industries, TÜV Rheinland offers material and product testing (including chemical characterization, mechanical performance, and flammability), certification of management systems (such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001), and process and functional safety assessments (e.g., ATEX/Ex, pressure equipment, and machinery safety). The company conducts plant and supply-chain audits aligned with regulatory frameworks like REACH and CLP, and provides environmental and sustainability assurance, including greenhouse gas verification, life cycle assessment and product carbon footprint verification to relevant ISO standards, and verification services for Environmental Product Declarations. Additional services include occupational health and environmental monitoring, calibration, compliance testing for restricted substances in packaging and consumer goods, and training on standards and regulations relevant to chemical production and downstream applications.
