Test products like protective garments and other fire equipment to confirm they meet applicable National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards. Third-party certification is required to claim compliance with all NFPA personal protective equipment standards.
SEI Certification Programs
75+ programs covering 1,300+ products
Fire & Emergency Services
Products Include:
self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBA) - helmets, boots, gloves, and garments for wildland, USAR, proximity, structural firefighting - HAZMAT and bomb suits - personal alert safety systems (PASS) - life safety ropes - thermal imaging cameras
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Sports, Athletics & Recreation
Confirm compliance with current National Operating Committee for Sports and Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) and ASTM International standards. Governing bodies like US Lacrosse, U.S. Polo Association, United States Pony Clubs, US Equestrian, and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NHFS) mandate certification of protective equipment.
Products Include:
Face and eye protectors - protectors for commotio cordis - shin guards - gloves - lacrosse balls - baseballs - helmets for baseball, softball, cycling, equestrian, football, lacrosse, polo, skiing, snowboarding, bull riding
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Law Enforcement
Test emergency response and law enforcement protective equipment to ensure your company complies with current editions of U.S. National Institute of Justice (NIJ), NFPA, and ASTM International standards. SEI is an NIJ-recognized certification program for restraints.
Products Include:
chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) protective ensembles - bomb suits- law enforcement restraints - HAZMAT protective ensembles - emergency medical operations protective clothing
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Industrial & Occupational Safety
Certify industrial safety equipment to comply with standards from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and ASTM International. Ensure your products meet the requirements of the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, plus state and local entities.
Products Include:
safety eyewear and face protectors - head protection - fall protection equipment - helmets, boots, gloves, and garments
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USDA Voluntary Biobased Product Labeling
SEI helps administer the certification process for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's BioPreferred® program. Approved manufacturers are permitted encompassing 14,000 products, this program is voluntary and strictly monitored by USDA.
Products Include:
household and industrial cleaning products - bath and personal care products - fertilizers - inks, paints, and coatings - oils, greases, and lubricants
USDA BIOBASED