ICC-ES and EOTA Strengthen Global Pathways for Product EvaluationICC-ES和EOTA加强全球产品评估路径

ICC ES认证

BREA, CALIF. — ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) continues to strengthen its longstanding relationship with the European Organisation for Technical Assessment (EOTA) through a cross-licensing agreement that enables each entity to access and use technical content from the other when developing their respective specifications.

This exchange of technical information allows ICC-ES to reference the European Assessment Documents (EADs) during the development of ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria (ACs). This provides meaningful advantages for manufacturers seeking market access in both the U.S. and Europe. By improving alignment and reducing duplicative testing requirements between ICC-ES ACs and EADs, the agreement helps streamline parts of the innovative product evaluation process, potentially saving manufacturers time and resources.

While the shared technical content supports better harmonization between ICC-ES AC and EAD requirements, it is important to note that an ETA (European Technical Assessment) is not a direct, one-to-one equivalent of an ICC-ES Evaluation Report (ESR). Each ICC-ES ESR is developed under its respective codes, follows different procedures, and serves distinct compliance pathways within its own region. Manufacturers pursuing approval in multiple markets must have both an ICC-ES ESR and ETA separately to demonstrate compliance with U.S. building codes and European regulatory requirements.

“This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to helping manufacturers compete and succeed in a global marketplace,” said Vincent Chui, Vice President of Evaluation Services, ICC-ES. “By reducing unnecessary barriers and enhancing technical alignment, we’re creating a more efficient path for companies to demonstrate compliance and bring innovative products to customers worldwide.”

Together, ICC-ES and EOTA remain committed to supporting manufacturers seeking broader market access. Continued collaboration and shared technical expertise help reduce redundancies, improve efficiency, and strengthen global product acceptance. This partnership ensures that manufacturers—whether operating in the U.S., Europe, or beyond—benefit from a more connected, more streamlined international evaluation landscape.

ETA认证

加利福尼亚州布里亚。 —— ICC评估服务（ICC-ES）通过交叉许可协议，继续加强与欧洲技术评估组织（EOTA）的长期合作关系，使各实体在制定各自规范时能够访问并使用彼此的技术内容。

这种技术信息的交流使ICC-ES能够在制定ICC-ES验收标准（AC）时参考欧洲评估文件（EAD）。这为寻求进入美国和欧洲市场的制造商带来了显著优势。通过改善ICC-ES的AC与EAD之间的一致性并减少重复测试要求，该协议有助于简化创新产品评估流程的部分流程，从而可能为制造商节省时间和资源。

虽然共享的技术内容有助于更好地协调ICC-ES的AC与EAD要求，但需要注意的是，ETA（欧洲技术评估）并非ICC-ES评估报告（ESR）的直接一一等价物。每个ICC-ES的ESR都按照其各自的规范制定，遵循不同的程序，并在各自区域内服务于不同的合规路径。在多个市场寻求批准的制造商必须分别拥有ICC-ES、ES、ESR和ETA，以证明符合美国建筑规范和欧洲监管要求。

ICC-ES评估服务副总裁Vincent Chui表示：“此次合作体现了我们共同致力于帮助制造商在全球市场中竞争和成功的承诺。”“通过减少不必要的障碍和提升技术一致性，我们为企业展示合规性并向全球客户带来创新产品创造了更高效的途径。”

ICC-ES与EOTA共同致力于支持寻求更广泛市场准入的制造商。持续的合作和共享的技术专长有助于减少重复，提高效率，并增强全球产品的接受度。这一合作确保了制造商——无论是在美国、欧洲还是其他地区运营——都能受益于一个更加互联、更简化的国际评估环境。