European Certification Body

„European Certification Body“ (ECB) is a since 7 July 1992 accredited (ISO/IEC 17065) and neutral certification body for physical security products. It certifies according to (European Standards) – without any national additional requirements. ECB issues the ECB•S certification mark.^[1]

ECB•S-certification program

Secure safe cabinets and Safe
ATM safes
Strongrooms
Deposit systems (deposit safes and night safes)
Light fire storage units
Data cabinets, Data rooms^[2]
Burglar resistant construction products (Windows, Doors, Shutters)
High security locks

Certification

Certified security products may be marked with the blue ECB•S certification mark. A requirement of the ECB•S certification is a type testing according to European Standards. The type test is based on an authentic and real-life simulation e.g. of a burglary or a fire. The result of the test leads to the qualification of the product (e.g. resistance grade I, II, III for a safe). Ongoing audits in the manufacturing plants are necessary to maintain an equal quality.

Insurance

The ECB•S certification gives insurance companies a basis for the calculation of risks. Very often insurance companies assure worths only if they are kept in a tested and certified secure storage unit. Therefore it is recommended also by governmental bodies, e.g. the police, to better choose certified security products in doubt.^[3]

The storage of weapons or medicine can require certified secure storage products.

History/Background

ECB is together with the international security association ESSA^[4] the follow-up organisations of the FuP e.V. The FuP, founded in 1969, initiated and forced the standardization of physical security products. At first in Germany, later on also on the European Market.

External links

Website of European Certification Body

References

^ "EMPIRESAFE : ECB-S the leading certification authority of burglary protection safes". Archived from the original on 2014-07-29. Retrieved 2014-07-28.
^ "Data Centers Central - Powered by LASTING System". Archived from the original on 2014-09-12. Retrieved 2014-07-28.
^ Drugs Licensing and Compliance Unit Home Office (May 2016). "Security guidance for all existing or prospective Home Office Controlled Drug Licensees and/or Precursor Chemical Licensees or Registrants" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 5 January 2017. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
^ "Testing Houses, Certification and the ECB-S". Fireproof Safes.

[1] "EMPIRESAFE : ECB-S the leading certification authority of burglary protection safes". Archived from the original on 2014-07-29. Retrieved 2014-07-28.

[2] "Data Centers Central - Powered by LASTING System". Archived from the original on 2014-09-12. Retrieved 2014-07-28.

[3] Drugs Licensing and Compliance Unit Home Office (May 2016). "Security guidance for all existing or prospective Home Office Controlled Drug Licensees and/or Precursor Chemical Licensees or Registrants" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 5 January 2017. Retrieved 30 October 2025.

[4] "Testing Houses, Certification and the ECB-S". Fireproof Safes.