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Council Programs

Standards, testing, certification, and compliance services

Eight Council programs supporting manufacturers, accredited laboratories, and operators — from machinery standards development to certification and laboratory accreditation.

Our Programs

Supporting equipment manufacturers and laboratories at every stage

Machinery Standards Development

Participate in developing international standards for waste recovery and energy machinery through IWRREC technical committees. Define performance benchmarks, safety requirements, and testing protocols for equipment categories worldwide.

  • Technical committee participation
  • Machinery performance benchmark definition
  • Testing protocol development
  • Five-year standards review cycles

Testing & Certification

Submit machinery for independent testing and IWRREC certification through our global network of accredited laboratory partners. From application to certification registry listing.

  • Certification application guidance
  • Accredited laboratory coordination
  • Performance and compliance testing
  • Public certification registry listing

Laboratory Accreditation

Accreditation program for testing laboratories seeking authorization to conduct IWRREC machinery testing, compliance verification, and certification issuance on behalf of the Council.

  • Laboratory capability assessment
  • Testing equipment calibration standards
  • Auditor training and qualification
  • Ongoing surveillance and re-accreditation

Compliance Verification

Independent verification that certified machinery continues to meet IWRREC standards through periodic surveillance testing, design change reviews, and production consistency audits.

  • Surveillance testing schedules
  • Design change impact assessment
  • Production consistency audits
  • Non-conformance corrective action

Training & Education

Professional training for laboratory technicians, certification auditors, and manufacturer quality teams on IWRREC testing protocols, standards interpretation, and compliance requirements.

  • Laboratory testing methodology courses
  • Certification auditor qualification
  • Standards interpretation workshops
  • Manufacturer compliance training

Technical Advisory

Expert guidance for manufacturers preparing equipment for certification, operators evaluating certified machinery, and regulators referencing IWRREC standards in procurement and compliance frameworks.

  • Pre-certification readiness review
  • Standard selection guidance
  • Tender specification support
  • Regulatory alignment advisory

Events & Conferences

Annual conferences, regional workshops, and technical symposia convening manufacturers, laboratory partners, regulators, and industry experts to advance machinery testing and certification practices.

  • Annual IWRREC Machinery Standards Conference
  • Laboratory partner technical workshops
  • Manufacturer certification forums
  • Standards development symposia

Publications & Resources

Access to IWRREC machinery standards, testing protocols, certification guides, laboratory accreditation requirements, and technical white papers.

  • Machinery standards library
  • Testing protocol documentation
  • Certification application guides
  • Laboratory accreditation requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers about membership, standards, and certification

The questions organizations, municipalities, and facility operators ask most, answered by the Council's technical and membership teams.

IWRREC accredits independent testing laboratories worldwide to conduct machinery performance testing, safety verification, and emissions compliance assessment under Council protocols. When a manufacturer applies for certification, IWRREC assigns an authorized laboratory based on equipment type, testing requirements, and geographic proximity. The laboratory conducts testing and submits results for IWRREC certification review.

Get involved

Ready to certify your equipment or accredit your laboratory?

Whether you are a manufacturer seeking certification or a laboratory interested in accreditation, our team will connect you with the right program.