TÜV Rheinland AG is a global testing, inspection, certification, and training organization headquartered in Cologne, Germany. Founded in 1872, the company operates a network of laboratories and offices in more than 60 countries, providing independent, accredited third‑party services to verify safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across industrial sectors.
For the chemical and process industries, TÜV Rheinland’s services include materials and product testing; plant and asset integrity inspections for pressure equipment and pipelines; hazardous-area and explosion protection approvals (ATEX/IECEx); functional and process safety assessments (e.g., IEC 61508/61511); management-system certification (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001); REACH and GHS compliance support; supply-chain and sustainability audits; and validation or verification of environmental data such as product carbon footprints and life cycle assessments (LCAs). The company also provides training and cybersecurity assessments for industrial control systems.