Eurovent Proposed Certification Programme Revisions
The certification body has unveiled new standards for dry coolers in a partnership with the Cooling Technology Institute.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Organic Food
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Eurovent Certification has proposed a significant restructuring of its Heat Exchanger programme to focus on commercial refrigeration. The update includes a new joint certification scheme for dry coolers and adiabatic dry coolers.
Why it matters
The changes seek to enhance market surveillance and programme flexibility as industry demand for CO2 refrigeration and advanced heat rejection solutions continues to rise globally.
Eurovent Certification operates under Cofrac accreditation number 5-0517. The organization has maintained its industry presence since being established in 1993.
The players
Eurovent Certification
An international body that provides independent third-party performance certification for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration products.
Cooling Technology Institute
A United States-based professional association that provides industry standards and research related to heat transfer and cooling systems.
The details
The upcoming programme integrates thermal performance standards from the Cooling Technology Institute with Eurovent Certification's existing governance and factory audit protocols. This strategic alignment aims to provide wider international recognition for certified refrigeration hardware.
Timeline
Eurovent Certification was established in 1993.
Two hybrid kick-off events are scheduled for 10 November 2026.
Culture Shift
This move reflects the ongoing industrial push toward sustainability as manufacturers transition away from traditional refrigerants. The alignment of international certification standards mirrors broader efforts to unify energy efficiency metrics in global refrigeration markets.
Engineers and facility managers should prepare for potential updates to procurement specifications for dry cooler equipment. Businesses utilizing CO2 refrigeration will likely see more standardized performance data as these new certification schemes are implemented.
The takeaway
Industry professionals should monitor upcoming certification changes to ensure their cooling infrastructure meets the latest international benchmarks. Standardizing performance metrics remains a critical step for companies integrating modern CO2 refrigeration technologies.
What happens next
Eurovent Certification will host two hybrid industry kick-off events on 10 November 2026 to discuss the proposed certification revisions.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest standards in the Organic Food section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Esmmagazine.
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