Inspection Services

What is an AIC?

An AIC is an Acredited Inspection Contractor. Certification Europe was the first AIC accredited and operating in Ireland since December 2006. There are certain mandatory inspection activities that require an AIC to conduct the inspection. INAB are the body responsibile for accrediting an AIC. To see our Certification of Accreditation click here.

What is the AIC Inspection Scheme?

The AIC inspection scheme provides for an inspection and report by an Accredited Inspection Contractor (AIC) verifying that an installation or business is in compliance with the Organic Solvent Regulations or the Decorative Paints Regulations.

What do we inspect as an AIC?

We carry out mandatory inspections on a number of different industries, this includes dry cleaners, crash repairers, engineering, pharmaceutical and medical device companies. The inspections are carried out to determine complaince with 2 pieces of legislation, the Solvent Regulations 2002 (S.I. 543 of 2002) and the Dec-paints Regulations 2007 (S.I. 199 of 2007). for a full listing of activities that require and AIC inspection click here.

With over 800 clients in these combined markets and an inspection pass rate of 95%, Certification Europe has gained valuable experience in many businesses affected by the legislation across the sectors. Apart from being the first AIC in Ireland to be accredited, we remain the only fully independent Type A inspection body. This assures clients of our independence when undertaking inspections. As the leading supplier of AIC inspection services in Ireland, we are also able to offer some very competitive inspection rates.

How does the process work?

Certification Europe is accredited to conduct AIC inspections, click here to view our scope.