Security standards matter to us

In order to claim a CE declaration of conformity, companies have to undergo a strict assessment procedure, covering both the design phase and the manufacturing phase of their products. Moreover, 8 different assessment methods can be applied, including internal production control, product verification and verification per unit, product quality assurance and full quality assurance.

CE marking is a guarantee of very high European safety standards, which is a pledge of reliability for DOM Security's customers. Our companies offer robust, CE-compliant products to ensure the safety and protection of people, even under extreme conditions. These include Picard Serrures fire doors for apartments, panic devices for emergency exits under the DOM brand, and the range of DOM ix mechanical cylinders with CE fire resistance certification.

EU standards, known as European Norms (EN), are technical specifications developed by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) and the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC). These standards ensure that products meet consistent safety, quality, and performance criteria across Europe, facilitating trade and enhancing consumer protection.

DOM Security complies fully with EU standards, ensuring that all our locking products adhere to the strict technical and safety requirements established for the European market. This commitment guarantees the quality and reliability of our solutions, meeting the highest industry benchmarks. These include Picard Serrures fire doors for apartments, panic devices for emergency exits under the DOM brand, and the range of DOM ix mechanical cylinders with CE fire resistance certification.

NF is one of the leading certification labels in Europe, known by 9 out of 10 people in France. Issued by an independent and impartial organisation (AFNOR), it ensures that the quality, safety, reliability and suitability for use requirements described in the certification standards and regulations have been checked and are respected. AFNOR verifies the conformity of products to be certified and carries out regular checks on the product and on the efficiency of the company's quality system.

The NF certification's added value is that it is not a mandatory standard, but a voluntary quality certification label with a clear differentiation objective.  It shows the commitment of a manufacturer such as DOM Security to offer an additional guarantee of product quality and safety, which goes further than simply complying with the national and European norms in force.  In addition, the NF label is issued for a period of 3 years, and therefore requires regular checks by AFNOR in order to renew the certification, which guarantees a consistently high level of product quality.

UL (Underwriters Laboratory) is an American-based certification board that provides expertise, insights, and services for international businesses. Their line of certification, simply called the UL marking, is the single most accepted Certification Mark in the United States.

There is a relevant UL certification for every business. In our line of products, we are proud to mention that our panic devices (cross bar and touch bar) have earned the UL 305 certificate.

UKCA (United Kingdom Conformity Assessed) marking is a certification mark that is applied to products being sold in the United Kingdom. When a product has this marking, it means that the product has passed its tests and is ready to be sold in the United Kingdom. The UKCA marking has become mandatory certification following the end of the EU exit transition period.

Since 2023, DOM products are stamped with UKCA marking too. This change affects all products, especially locks for fire protection, panic/emergency locks, and door closers.