About us
Introduction
The Directorate for Conformity Assessment at BME InnoLab Inc. combines decades of expertise in conformity assessment with the comprehensive engineering, scientific, and laboratory resources of the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME).
Conformity assessment activities are carried out within the framework of BME InnoLab Inc., a business organization owned by BME.
This operational model brings together:
- the professional credibility and reliability stemming from our academic foundation;
- state-of-the-art university engineering and laboratory infrastructure;
- the flexibility and customer focus of market-driven operations;
- streamlined, more transparent decision-making processes;
- faster technical feedback and shorter lead times.
All of this is particularly critical in the construction industry, where time-to-market, project scheduling, and rapid technical support serve as key competitive advantages.
Our objectives
Our goal is to provide construction product manufacturers and distributors with modern, comprehensive, flexible, and long-term competitive conformity assessment services.
Comprehensive conformity assessment services
Our long-term objective is to build an integrated service system covering the entire conformity assessment process for construction products.
Wide range of construction materials and products
We strive to offer an expanding scope of required technical testing and assessment services for various construction materials, structures, and systems.
Full-scope conformity assessment
Our services are being progressively rolled out across the following areas:
| Activity | AVCP System | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product certification | System 1 and 2+ | Operational | From September 1, 2026 |
| Technical assessment | – | Operational | From September 22, 2026 |
| Laboratory testing | System 3 | Planned | Following accreditation, next year |
| Life cycle assessment validation | System 3+ | Planned | Linked to the new CPR, following accreditation |
Our authorizations
To perform their duties, conformity assessment bodies must obtain official authorization, designated status under relevant national legislation, or notified status under European Union legislation.
Accreditation serves to demonstrate both the technical competence and procedural compliance of the organization.
Accreditation – an objective professional guarantee
We regard accreditation as one of the most vital, independent proofs of technical competence and reliable operations.
We strongly believe that accreditation is more than a mere regulatory or administrative requirement: it is an objective, independent confirmation of an organization’s competence, professional readiness, and operational reliability.
This provides a solid guarantee for our clients, regulatory authorities, and market participants alike.
In fields where accreditation is not applicable or attainable, we guarantee the same high professional standards through strictly regulated, controlled, and documented processes while fully adhering to all relevant requirements.
On July 30, 2026, we achieved accreditation as a product certification body for designation purposes under reference number NAH-6-0076/2026/K, in accordance with EN ISO/IEC 17065:2013.
Notified Body – NB 3233
Building upon our accredited status, we have been operating as an EU Notified Conformity Assessment Body under number NB 3233 since September 1, 2026.
Notified technical assessment body – TAB 3229
Based on the successful audit by the designating authority, we have been operating as an EU notified technical assessment body since September 22, 2026.
Professional Background
3 core team members handle the technical and operational management of our offices, supported by 30 university experts across 4 faculties at BME for conformity assessment tasks.
Our university background ensures the integration of the latest research findings and engineering expertise, as well as a continuous pipeline of highly qualified professionals. Through the collaboration of diverse engineering disciplines, we can assess complex construction systems—ranging from structural design to materials science and specialized technical solutions.
Industry collaboration
We actively build partnerships with construction industry associations and market surveillance authorities to support harmonized technical standards and a level playing field in the market.
The university background and operation according to international requirements lay the foundation for the broad acceptance of the assessments and certificates issued by us.