Certifications and standards
Certified quality and sustainability
VDL ETS is certified in accordance with:
- ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management System
This certification confirms our structured approach to quality across all activities, from development and engineering to testing and prototyping.
- ISO 14001:2015 - Environmental Management System
This ensures that our operations are alighned with sustainability principles, focusing on environmental responsibility and reducing our impact.
Our certifications are independently audited and underline our reliability as a partner in high-tech system development.
Working in accordance with international standards
In addition to our certifications, we work in line with various National and International (NEN/EN, ISO, ASTM, DIN). These standards provide concrete technical frameworks for:
- System integration and interoperability
- Data exchange across the full lifecycle
- Material behaviour under chemical and mechanical stress
- Testing methods for durability and reliability
By applying these standards, we develop solutions that:
- Integrate seamlessly into existing and future systems
- Are scalable and reproducible
- In accordance with applicable regulations, such as the EU Data Act
Relevant standard domains
VDL ETS applies standards across the following domains:
- NEN/EN – European and Dutch standards (including automotive and energy storage)
NEN - EN 50342-1 Standard for 6V and 12V automotive starter lead-acid batteries
- ISO – international standards for materials, environmental conditions, and durability
ISO 16750-4 – Environment Conditions for Electrical Equipment
ISO 9223 - Corrosion of metals and alloys
ISO 2812 Series – Paints and Varnishes: Resistance to Liquids
ISO 175 – Plastics: Chemical Resistance
ISO 22088-3 – Environmental Stress Cracking (ESC)
ISO 6270-2: Resistance to humidity (condensation method)
ISO 2409: Cross-cut test for adhesion (indirectly related to chemical resistance)
- ASTM – test methods for chemical and mechanical exposure
ASTM G31 – Laboratory Immersion Corrosion Testing
ASTM D543 – Resistance of Plastics to Chemical Reagents
ASTM D1308 – Effect of Household Chemicals on Clear and Pigmented Organic Finishes
ASTM C267 – Chemical Resistance of Mortars, Grouts, and Monolithic Surfacings
- DIN – German industrial standards for material performance
DIN EN ISO 22088-3 – Environmental stress cracking resistance of plastics under chemical exposure.
DIN 53521 – Media aging test for elastomers without mechanical load.
DIN 51604-1 – Fuel resistance testing for materials exposed to hydrocarbons.
What this means
- Predictable system integration
- Reduced engineering and validation effort
- Minimal risks during implementation and operation
- Assured compliance with international requirements
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