RECREATIONAL CRAFT AND PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Ensure Compliance and Market Access with IFC Global Certification

The 2013/53/EU Recreational Craft and Personal Watercraft Directive sets the regulatory framework for ensuring that boats, personal watercraft, and their components meet essential safety, environmental, and performance requirements before entering the market. At IFC Global, we provide comprehensive certification services that help manufacturers, importers, and distributors achieve compliance with EU regulations, ensuring smooth market access and consumer trust.

Why Certification is Essential

All recreational boats (2.5m - 24m in length) and personal watercraft (<4m in length) intended for leisure and sports use must comply with 2013/53/EU before they can be legally sold in the European Economic Area (EEA). Certification ensures that your vessels meet the highest safety, environmental, and design standards, reducing risks and ensuring legal compliance.

Who Needs Certification?

• Manufacturers launching new boats, watercraft, or components in the EU market
• Importers and Distributors bringing non-EU manufactured products to the European market
• Boatbuilders and Designers developing vessels for commercial distribution
• Engine Manufacturers ensuring compliance with emission and noise limits

Our Certification Process

At IFC Global, we offer a streamlined, expert-led approach to certification, helping you navigate compliance with confidence:

1. Application & Documentation Review

• Evaluation of technical documentation, including design specifications and compliance reports
• Review of construction drawings, materials, and conformity assessment documentation

2. Inspection & Testing

• On-site evaluations to verify compliance with structural integrity, safety measures, and emissions
• Testing of propulsion engines, electrical systems, and hull design
• Ensuring CE marking eligibility

3. Certification & Compliance Marking

• Issuance of a CE Certificate of Conformity, allowing the product to be legally marketed in the EU
• Guidance on CE marking procedures and manufacturer responsibilities
• Assistance with market surveillance compliance and post-certification monitoring

Why Choose IFC Global?

• Accredited Expertise: IFC Global operates in full compliance with ISO/IEC 17065:2012, ensuring internationally recognized certification services.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Our experts stay ahead of evolving EU regulations to ensure your products meet the latest legal and safety requirements.
• Comprehensive Support: From technical documentation review to final certification, we provide full support throughout the process.
• Market Acceptance: Certification from IFC Global strengthens customer confidence, allowing for uninterrupted sales and seamless customs clearance.

Get Certified with Confidence

Whether you are a boat manufacturer, importer, or distributor, IFC Global ensures that your products meet regulatory requirements, achieve CE marking, and enter the market without delays.

Contact us today to learn how IFC Global can support your Recreational Craft and Personal Watercraft Certification needs.