MCS Appliance Approval
The Microgeneration Certification Scheme is a government driven scheme designed to promote new renewable technologies. It is an internationally recognised quality assurance scheme which demonstrates the quality and reliability of approved products by satisfying rigorous and tested standards. HETAS are authorised to carry out MCS biomass product certification for the Microgeneration Certification Scheme by UKAS and are able to assess your products for MCS compliance under EN 45011.
The MCS scheme offers the possibility of funding from the Governments Renewable Heat Incentive. Product certification involves type testing of products and an assessment of the manufacturing processes, materials, procedures and staff training.
The Approval Process
Applications for approval are accepted either from a Manufacturer or from an Agent/Sole Distributor of an appliance to the UK. The approval is based on the requirements as detailed in MCS 008; Product Certification Scheme Requirements: Biomass.
Where a Manufacturer decides to pursue MCS approval, a completed form 4-MCS is returned, together with the a CE Type Test Report, Factory Production Control Details, Technical Specification Details, Installation and User Instructions and Sales or Promotional Documents.
After recieving a completed and signed form 4-MCS, the approval inspection officer carries out an inspection of the submitted documents and produces a report which forms the technical file for review by the HETAS Ltd director of approvals and certification.
Upon successful approval the manufacturer may state in advertising and other publications that the appliance has been certified under the MCS scheme.
If you are interested in MCS biomass approval then please email mcsproduct@hetas.co.uk on the link below giving your name, company name and details of the product you require approval for.
HETAS are an EN45011 certification body.
Number 4360
Impartiality
As an EN45022 certification body assessed by The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS), we must demonstrate our impartiality and independence with a committee of
significantly concerned members. For more information on or contact with the impartiality committee email mcsproduct@hetas.co.uk