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The Quality Unit at CATIM was established in 1990 and has since supported hundreds of companies, particularly SME's, in the implementation of quality management systems, the adoption of applicable product and process standards, the enhancement of metrological practices, and the integration of quality tools.

• ISO 9001
• IATF 16949 (Automotive Sector)
• ISO/IEC 17025 (Testing and Calibration Laboratories)
• ISO/IEC 17020 (Inspection Bodies)
• ISO 13485 (Medical Devices)
• ISO 22716 (Cosmetics)
• ISO/TS 29001 (Oil & Gas / Petrochemical Sector)
• ISO 10012 – Measurement Management Systems
• EN 1090 – CE Marking for Structural Steel Components and other product standards requiring Factory Production Control (FPC)
• NP 4457 / ISO 56001 – Management of Research, Development and Innovation
• Tailored Training

Contact: Quality and Innovation Unit


MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND INTERNAL AUDITS

• Lean Manufacturing (Value Stream Mapping, Business Process Mapping, Layout Optimization Support, 5S’s Implementation, etc.)
• Deployment of Quality Techniques and Tools (Control Plans, Pareto Diagrams, Cause and Effect Diagrams, FMEA, SPC, etc.)
• Tailored Training

Contact: Quality and Innovation Unit


IMPROVEMENT OF PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY

• Conformity assessment with EN 1090
• Verification of welded and bolted joints and associated manufacturing processes
• Qualification of welding personnel and welding procedures
• Tailored Training

Contact: Quality and Innovation Unit


EN 1090 – CE MARKING FOR STRUCTURAL METAL COMPONENTS

QUALITY AND INNOVATION

CATIM is recognized as an OVM - Metrological Verification Body (Central Region), for the first verification and periodic verification of the following equipment:
- Pressure gauges
- Vacuum gauges
- Manovacuometers

See “Honors”

Contact: Metrology Unit (MTR)
catim@catim.pt


LEGAL METROLOGY

CATIM is recognized as a Notified Body for the Construction Products Regulation (Notified Laboratory No. 0464) 
• Solid fuel equipment - Roomheaters, Inset appliances, independent boilers, pellet appliances and Cookers 
• Non-alloy steel pipes for welding and threading 
• Flexible metal hose assemblies for connection of gas appliances 
• Valves for gas network installations


CE MARKING - CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS REGULATION

Associated with product testing since the foundation of CATIM, this is also a very important activity for the metal industry, currently offering a very diverse range of tests:

- Chemical composition of ferrous-carbon, copper, aluminum, and nickel alloys
- Metallic materials: hardness, tensile, impact, bending, flexion, and compression testing
- Macrographic and micrographic examinations
- Corrosion testing: neutral salt spray, cupric and acetic salt spray; cyclic corrosion tests; SO₂ resistance; liquid resistance; ammonia vapor resistance; stainless steel resistance to acids
- Ozone cracking resistance testing
- Climatic tests: temperature, humidity, condensed atmosphere, thermal shock
- Coating tests: adhesion by traction, cross-cut test, and thermal shock
- Coating degradation assessment: degree of rusting, blistering, cracking, flaking, and corrosion around a scribe
- Coating thickness measurement (painting schemes, galvanization, silver, etc.): magnetic, gravimetric, metallographic cut, and coulometric methods
- Custom Training


**Contact: Materials and Products Unit (MP)**
catim@catim.pt



COMPONENTS AND MATERIAL TESTING

CE Marking - Machines, Gas Appliances, Pressure Cookers

1. NOTIFIED BODY
CATIM is recognized as a Notified Body with No. 0464 in the following fields and certification schemes:

Machines
Directive 2006/42/EC of May 17
Module B: EC Type Examination
IPAC (accreditation)
NANDO

Gas Appliances
Regulation No. 2016/426 of March 9
Module B: EU Type Examination
Module C2: Conformity based on internal production control and random interval supervised controls
Module D: Conformity based on production process quality assurance
IPAC (accreditation)
NANDO

Pressure Cookers
Directive 2014/68/EU of May 15
Module B: EU Type Examination - Production Type
Module C2: Conformity based on internal production control and random interval pressure equipment supervised controls
IPAC (accreditation)
NANDO





2. GENERAL FLOWCHART
 

Legend:
TGP - Process Manager Technician
TP - Expert Technician
TA - Auditor Technician
RU - Unit Manager
DG - General Director

3. CERTIFICATION CONTRACT
The Certification Contract is the document that defines the relationship between CATIM and the CLIENT in the context of certification processes (CE Marking).

This contract covers the following items:
•	Identification of the CLIENT and the product subject to certification
Identification of the scope of the service (Directive/regulation, certification scheme)
Certification procedure
Price and payment terms
Rights and duties of CATIM and the Client
Certification grant requirements
Maintenance of Certification
Changes that affect certification
Reduction and extension of certification
Cancellation and suspension of certification
Complaints and appeal





After the CLIENT completes the form, CATIM prepares a service proposal that constitutes the Certification Contract upon acceptance by the CLIENT.


Product | Scope | Certification Scheme | Documents


Machines
Field: Directive 2006/42/EC
Module B: EC Type Examination
PE.UCP.01.MAQ
Application Form
Documentation


Gas Appliances
Regulation No. 2016/416

Module B: EU Type Examination
PE.UCP.01.AG
Application Form
Documentation

Module C2: Conformity based on internal production control and random interval supervised controls
PE.UCP.02.AG
Application Form
Documentation

Module D: Conformity based on production process quality assurance
PE.UCP.03.AG
Application Form
Documentation

Pressure Cookers
Directive 2014/68/EU

Module B: EU Type Examination
PE.UCP.01.ESP
Application Form
Documentation


Module C2: Conformity based on internal production control and random interval supervised controls
PE.UCP.02.ESP
Application Form
Documentation


4. HANDLING OF APPEALS
An appeal following a certification decision must be addressed by the CLIENT or the Title Holder to the Quality Manager of the UCP within a maximum period of 60 days after receiving the decision.
 
5. HANDLING OF COMPLAINTS
A complaint following a certification decision must be addressed by the client or title holder to the quality manager.
 
6. ISSUED CERTIFICATES
Access to the identification of issued certificates is provided through the following links:

6.1 Directive 2006/42/EC - Machines
- Certifications in effect as of 2025.02.17 (link)
- Suspended certifications (link)
- Certifications cancelled as of 2025.02.17 (link)

6.2 Regulation 2016/426 - Gas Appliances
- Certifications in effect as of 2025.02.17 (link)
- Suspended certifications (link)
- Certifications cancelled as of 2025.02.17 (link)

6.3 Directive 2014/68/EU - Pressure Cookers
- Certifications in effect as of 2025.02.17 (link)
- Suspended certifications (link)
- Certifications cancelled as of 2025.02.17 (link)



CE MARKING - MACHINES, GAS APPLIANCES, PRESSURE COOKERS

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Within the scope of its mission to support the metalworking industry, CATIM has consistently regarded standardization as a strategic activity for SMEs, particularly those in the metalworking sector, which demonstrate a strong internationalization profile. In this context, CATIM provides specialized technical expertise in standardization, technical regulations, and conformity assessment, either as a standalone service or integrated within its broader portfolio of technical and technological support services for the industry.

CATIM offers comprehensive support to companies, particularly SMEs in the metalworking sector, through specialized services in:
•	Technical Standardization and Regulation – Business intelligence
Guidance and support in the interpretation and application of technical standards and regulations.
•	Legislation and Standards Compliance
Technical assistance in identifying applicable legislation and ensuring alignment with national and international standards.
•	Support for Internationalization
Services focused on normative compliance and product testing to meet international market requirements.
•	Global Knowledge and Partnerships
Identification of relevant knowledge sources, certification bodies, and laboratories worldwide.
•	Promotion of Best Practices
Encouraging the adoption of recognized methodologies and technical practices within the industry.
•	Technical and Technological Monitoring
Continuous surveillance of regulatory and technological developments relevant to the sector.

**Contact: Standardization Service (SN)**
catim@catim.pt



STANDARDIZATION AND BUSINESS INTELIGENCE

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Standardization plays a crucial role in the economic activity of an increasingly globalized world. It facilitates the exchange of products and services while promoting the adoption of best practices and technical specifications.

In line with its mission to support the metalworking industry, CATIM has always regarded standardization activities as strategic for SMEs, especially in a sector characterized by strong internationalization.

CATIM is recognized by the Portuguese Institute for Quality (IPQ) as a Sectorial Standardization Body, coordinating the following technical standardization committees:

CT 12 Steel and cast irons
CT 18 Piping components. Pipes, valves, and accessories
CT 33 Metal tableware
CT 34 Non-ferrous metals and their alloys
CT 36 Domestic and industrial appliances using solid, gaseous, and liquid fuels and their devices and accessories
CT 40 Machines, robots, and industrial automation, safety aspects
CT 43 Metal corrosion
CT 97 Materials in contact with food
CT 98 Doors, windows, curtain walls, and respective accessories and hardware
CT 99 Cutlery. Silver-plated tableware and decorative metal objects
CT 117 Sanitary taps and accessories
CT 122 Toys and childcare articles
CT 130 Lifting platforms
CT 162 Cable installations for the transportation of people
CT 166 Sports, recreation, and leisure spaces and equipment
CT 178 Ventilation of buildings with gas appliances
CT 220 Additive Manufacturing

**Contact: Standardization Service (SN)**
catim@catim.pt



STANDARDIZATION – SECTORIAL STANDARDIZATION BODY (ONS)

- Environmental legislation, water resources, waste, energy, gas emissions, refrigerant gases...);
- Legal compliance verification (on topics such as environmental and industrial licensing, water resources, waste, energy, gas emissions, refrigerant gases, pressure equipments, chemicals, legionella control, radiation protection, among others) and preparation of action plans;
- Monthly alerts on applicable legislation.


Contact: Sustainability, Environment and Safety Unit (AHS)
catim@catim.pt


LEGAL COMPLIANCE

- Environmental legislation, water resources, waste, energy, gas emissions, refrigerant gases, specific flows, among others
- Industrial Permit (organization and instruction of processes);
- Environmental Licensing (organization and instruction of processes, air emission permit (TEAR), annual environmental report, PRTR form, systematization of BAT vs BREF, study on the need for the preparation of baseline reports and baseline report);
- Monitoring the implementation of TUA (Environmental Permit)
- IPPC Verification
- Environmental impact studies;
- Implementation of environmental management systems ISO 14001 and performing internal audits;
- Solvent management plans;
- Preparation and support for reports under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM);
- Sizing of chimneys (calculation of height);
- Implementation/operationalization of the REACH Regulation, defining roles and legal requirements associated;
- Implementation of SEVESO III legislation.


Contact: Sustainability, Environment and Safety Unit (AHS)
catim@catim.pt

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING / ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITS

- Diagnosis of energy efficiency;
- Energy audits;
- Plans for rationalizing energy consumption and reports on execution and progress.

Contact: Sustainability, Environment and Safety Unit (AHS)
catim@catim.pt

ENERGY

- Gas emissions
- Wastewater
- Waste
- Legionella
- Environmental noise measurement


Contact: Sustainability, Environment and Safety Unit (AHS)

catim@catim.pt

MONITORING OF ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS

- Sustainability reports (ESG)
- Calculation of the organization’s carbon footprint (ISO 14064 standard)
- Calculation of the product’s carbon footprint (ISO 14067 standard)
- Environmental product declaration (EPD)
- Circular economy;
- Product life cycle analysis;
- Eco-efficiency and eco-design;
- Dissemination of sustainable values and practices



Contact: Sustainability, Environment and Safety Unit (AHS)

catim@catim.pt

SUSTAINABILITY / LIFE CYCLE

SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENT

CATIM began its activities by testing products even before it was officially created!
In 1983, under the terms of the AIMMAP protocol (Portuguese Association of Metallurgical, Metalworking and Related Industries, (at the time designated as AIMMN) with the DGQ – General Directorate of Quality, IAPMEI – Institute for Support to Small Businesses and Investment and LNETI – National Laboratory of Industrial Engineering and Technology, carried out in 1980, the Burning Material Laboratory was created, which was dedicated to testing this type of gas equipment. In 1986, with the creation of CATIM, this laboratory achieved its accreditation and since then it has extended its activity to different products and materials, with dozens of accredited tests today.

- Gas and electric appliances
- Cookware
- Cutlery
- Childcare articles: carry cots, walkers, cribs, high chairs, baby beds
- Changin units
- Furniture: chairs, tables, and cabinets
- Toys
- Fire hydrants and Hose reals
- Hardware - hinges and locks
- Rubber tubes and hoses
- Polyethylene pipes - mechanical testing
- Boilers and roomheaters fired by solid fuels
- Pellet boilers and cookers
- Metal pipes
- Sanitary tapware, water valves, and accessories
- Testing of rebar for construction
- Screws, nuts, and fastening devices
- Lashing and lifting straps
- Gully tops and manhole tops
- Gas network components - flexible connectors, hoses, regulators, valves
- Energy efficiency of water heating appliances
- Compliance with ERP and Ecodesign Directives
- Testing according to customer specifications/standards
- Custom Training


**Contact: Materials and Products Unit (MP)**
catim@catim.pt



PRODUCTS TESTING

Metrology has been one of the main areas of activity since the foundation of CATIM, with its dimensional metrology laboratory achieving accreditation in 1988, one of the first accreditations of a laboratory in the country. Currently, the activity encompasses diverse scientific domains, with hundreds of accredited calibrations and tests.

Scopes of activity:
• 3D coordinate measurement technology
• Non-destructive testing technology using industrial computed tomography
• Dimensional and geometric
• Temperature and Humidity
• Pressure
• Force
• Moment
• Electrical quantities
• Time and Frequency
• Speed and Acceleration
• Mass - Scales
• Acoustics
• Calibrations / Measurement Tests "IN SITU"
• Custom Training

In the "HONORS" menu you will have access to the Technical Accreditation Annexes where all accredited calibrations / tests are presented.

**Contact: Metrology Unit (MTR)**
catim@catim.pt

INDUSTRIAL METROLOGY

- Conformity assessment under the Machinery Directive
- Identification of applicable standards and legislation for each machine
- Risk assessment
- Analysis of control systems
- Technical documentation: manufacturing file, instruction manual, and EC Declaration of Conformity
- Accident and safety event investigations
- Custom training



Contact: Equipment Engineering and Safety Unit (ESE)
catim@catim.pt

MACHINERY SAFETY – MACHINERY DIRECTIVE

Services:
- Safety conformity assessment in accordance with DL 50/2005
- Initial, periodic, and extraordinary inspections
- Accident and safety event investigations
- Custom training


Contact: Equipment Engineering and Safety Unit (ESE)
catim@catim.pt

WORK EQUIPMENT SAFETY – DL 50/2005

Services:
- Verification of the design's compliance with essential safety requirements
- Safety analysis of installation compliance with these requirements
- Intermediate safety inspections
- Custom training


Contact: Equipment Engineering and Safety Unit (ESE)
catim@catim.pt

SAFETY OF CABLEWAY INSTALLATIONS FOR THE TRANSPORT OF PERSONS (FUNICULARS AND CABLE CARS)

- Conformity assessment with Standard EN 15635:2008 – "Steel static storage systems – Application and maintenance of storage equipment"



Contact: Equipment Engineering and Safety Unit (ESE)
catim@catim.pt

STORAGE RACK INSPECTION

- Classification of potentially explosive areas
- Verification of equipment suitability
- Custom training

Contact: Equipment Engineering and Safety Unit (ESE)
catim@catim.pt

ATEX – EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES

SAFETY OF MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT, AND CABLEWAY INSTALLATIONS

- Workplace sizing
- Ergonomic assessments of jobs, considering postures and the mechanical and manual handling of loads
- Procedures for controlling ergonomic risks
- Custom training



Contact: Sustainability, Environment and Safety Unit (AHS)
catim@catim.pt

ERGONOMICS

- Development of self-protection measures
- Consultancy in fire safety, including diagnostics and legal compliance verification
- Planning and implementation of drills
- Audits to verify the implementation of self-protection measures
- Custom training


Contact: Sustainability, Environment and Safety Unit (AHS)
catim@catim.pt

FIRE SAFETY

- ISO 45001 
- Implementation, maintenance and improvement of management system ISO 45001 and Internal audits 
- Custom training


Contact: Sustainability, Environment and Safety Unit (AHS)
catim@catim.pt


- Identification of Hazards and Risk Assessment
- Assessment of Psychosocial Risks
- Procedures for risk control and development of action plans
- Custom training

Contact: Sustainability, Environment and Safety Unit (AHS)
catim@catim.pt

RISK ASSESSMENT

- Workplace noise
- Environment noise
- Machines and Equipment

Contact: Sustainability, Environment and Safety Unit (AHS)
catim@catim.pt


WORKPLACE NOISE

- Illuminance
- Chemical substances
- Vibrations
- Workplace noise
- Thermal Environment
- Indoor air quality

Contact: Sustainability, Environment and Safety Unit (AHS)
catim@catim.pt

SERVICES