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Overview of all services

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Our teams support companies with a wide range of audits and expert opinions - from industry and energy to infrastructure and sustainability.

We offer a wide range of services: In the field of hydrogen, TÜV NORD ensures that generation, storage and distribution systems can be safely and reliably integrated into existing energy and industrial systems. Modern energy systems such as wind and solar power plants and electricity grids are also thoroughly assessed - with the aim of ensuring their performance and safety.

In the energy sector, our range of services includes hydrogen technologies, energy storage systems, power grids and renewable and conventional energy systems. We inspect and assess generation, storage and distribution systems as well as wind and solar power plants to ensure their performance and safety.

Energy audits and efficiency analyses in accordance with DIN EN 16247 or ISO 50001 complete our range of services and support the optimisation of energy use.

In the field of railway technology, our expertise ensures safety on the rails: rail vehicles, signalling technology and infrastructure are comprehensively tested - from the initial safety assessment to final approval, both nationally and throughout Europe.

TÜV NORD is also a reliable partner in the construction industry - whether in the assessment of supporting structures, building materials or fire protection. Building inspections and monitoring on the construction site are also part of the range of services.

Through certifications and assessments according to ESG criteria or environmental management standards such as ISO 14001, we help our customers to actively manage sustainability.

In the field of diagnostics, we offer scientifically sound and objective insights for targeted personnel decisions and individual career paths. Whether aptitude diagnostics, potential analysis or career counselling - we support companies and private individuals in recognising strengths, promoting talents and setting a secure course for the future.

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Audits and expert opinions for companies

Tests for lifts
Testing of electrical systems
Functional safety
System safety

All services (setting anchors)

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Environment and sustainability

All services at a glance

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Energy and safety

All services at a glace

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Vehicles & rail

Periodic technical inspection (PTI) including emissions check

All services at a glance

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Psychological diagnostics

Diagnostics for companies (B2B)
Diagnostics for private individuals (B2C)

All services (set anchor)

Tests and expert opinions: An overview of our services

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Acoustic testing facilities

TÜV NORD has an in-house state-of-the-art acoustic testing lab. We offer comprehensive solutions for the acoustic optimisation of your products in compliance with the applicable standards.

Additive Manufacturing

We test, certify and support additive manufacturing along the entire production chain – throughout Europe and in accordance with standards.

Agricultural and forestry machinery

Aircraft noise and drones

TÜV NORD Umweltschutz offers noise measurements and noise assessments for airports and landing sites. We offer expert support in planning and help you implement noise protection measures.

ASME Code & Certification

Baseline Reports and Soil Analyses

In order to ensure the prevention of significant pollution of soil and groundwater, a baseline report, continuous monitoring and the obligation to return to the baseline might be necessary.

Electric vehicles rely on powerful batteries – for range, safety, and customer confidence. With the TÜV NORD BatteryCheck, you can check the health of the battery quickly, reliably, and with certification. This creates transparency, increases sales opportunities, and boosts customer satisfaction.

Become a test centre

Do you run a vehicle workshop or a car dealership and would like to become a test centre? Then TÜV NORD Mobilität is the right place for you!

Biogas production, construction, commissioning

Biomass / Biogas

Biotechnological safety

Testing of isolators and safety cabinets in accordance with the Product Safety Act

Building acoustics

TÜV NORD Umweltschutz is a noise control testing facility for building acoustics and offers measurements and investigations of the building acoustics. Rely on our expertise to acoustically optimise your buildings.

Customised buses and manual production make quality control difficult, especially for e-buses. TÜV NORD Mobilität uses a web-based solution to check vehicle quality during production.

Calibration brake tester

TÜV NORD offers you precise calibration services for brake testers to help your workshop carry out accurate and reliable brake tests.

Calibration of exhaust gas analyser

Discover our specialised calibration services for emissions testing equipment at TÜV NORD, which help your workshop to carry out precise and legally compliant emissions tests.

Calibration of headlight adjustment test system

TÜV NORD offers you professional calibration of headlamp alignment systems to ensure that your workshop always meets the highest safety standards.

Calibration of measuring devices

At a time when vehicles are increasingly equipped with complex technologies, the precise calibration of measuring devices is crucial to ensure safety and reliability. Our professional calibration services ensure that your customers work with optimally adjusted systems.

Car dealership test programme

Improve the quality of service in your dealership or workshop with the TÜV NORD dealership test programme. Using individually selectable test modules, we analyse your processes and identify potential for optimisation.

Do you know the used cars that would delight your customers, but the perfect offer is hundreds of kilometres away? With the TÜV NORD AutoAnkaufCheck, you can find out whether the journey is worthwhile. Our experts will check the vehicles for you directly on site.

Certification according to IEC 62443 of Cyber and Industrial Security

Certification of data centers according to TSI, EN 50600, or ISO/IEC 22237

The certification of data centers according to TSI, EN 50600, or ISO/IEC 22237 by TÜV NORD guarantees availability, security, and resilience. Since 2002, over 1,000 projects have been successfully completed, making certified data centers a reliable benchmark in Germany and internationally and creating trust among third-party users.

Coaching, training and further education

TÜV NORD offers customised coaching programmes in the field of railway technology that prepare developers and operating personnel for the safe and standard-compliant requirements of the industry. The training programmes cover topics such as functional safety, IT security, fire protection and European approval processes.

Cogeneration Plants

Commissioning of data centers

TÜV NORD's commissioning of data centers includes integration tests that ensure the proper functioning of critical infrastructure such as power supply, climate control, and security systems. As a neutral third party, TÜV NORD provides quality assurance to ensure trouble-free operation and verify system interactions.

Commissioning, Operation, and Maintenance of Nuclear Facilities

Company Representatives

Company officers are essential for compliance with legal requirements in companies. They monitor environmental protection, occupational safety and data protection, advise management and train employees. Their expertise helps to minimise risks and promote sustainable practices in order to make operations legally compliant and efficient.

Compatibility with Natura 2000 areas

For specific projects, impacts on neighbouring Natura 2000 sites must be identified, described and assessed at an early stage.

Component Certification

Component manufacturer

Component manufacturer

Conformity assessment and GAP analysis of alarm receiving centers and technical control centers

TÜV NORD's conformity assessment and GAP analysis of alarm receiving centers and technical control centers identifies risks and potential for improvement. It provides a snapshot of the current level of security and optimally prepares you for certification according to EN 50518 or TSA.STANDARD.

Conformity assessment bodies - testing laboratories

As an accredited testing, inspection, and certification body, TÜV NORD offers comprehensive services for railway technology. With safety assessments, conformity tests in accordance with European and national standards, and product certifications, TÜV NORD supports manufacturers, operators, and suppliers in meeting the highest quality and safety requirements.

Conformity assessment of data centers

TÜV NORD's conformity assessment of data centers ensures physical security and availability through standards such as TSI, EN 50600, and ISO/IEC 22237. These provide comprehensive requirements definitions for power supply, climate control, building construction, and security systems, enabling companies to demand quality guarantees from colocation providers.

Construction noise

As a certified measurement centre, TÜV NORD Umweltschutz offers acoustic forecasts and measurements of construction noise and supports you in the acoustic optimisation of your construction processes.

Continued operation of wind turbines

Conventional power plants

Damage assessment

TÜV NORD supports car dealerships and garages with precise and independent damage assessments - digital, contactless and efficient. This makes claims settlement quick and customer-friendly.

Data sheet service

The TÜV NORD data sheet service facilitates the registration of imported vehicles from non-EU countries. Chassis number-related data sheets help with individual authorisation and can avoid expensive tests. Availability can be checked online free of charge.

Decommissioning, Dismantling, and Clearance of Nuclear Facilities

Design Assesment of data centers

TÜV NORD's planning assessment of data centers ensures compliance with standards such as TSI.STANDARD, EN 50600, and ISO/IEC 22237. Early review of the draft design allows for corrections to be made in the event of deviations, ensuring high availability classes and optimal structural and technical measures.

DIMy – Dimensioning software for pressure equipment

With DIMy, you can achieve an optimal design for greater security and availability.

A duplicate is issued if the original of an inspection report for an official vehicle inspection is no longer available.

Electrical Safety

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

With EMAS, companies measurably improve their environmental performance, use resources more efficiently, and reliably comply with important environmental regulations—validated by TÜV NORD.

EMC & Automotive

EMC & Medical Technology

EMC Tests and Measurements

Emission measurements

In accordance with the Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG), operators of plants requiring authorization are obligated to have the type and scope of emissions from their facilities regularly assessed by an accredited measuring body, as notified under Section 29b BImSchG. Our experts conduct these emission measurements for a wide range of individual substances.

The TSA.STANDARD certification from TÜV NORD ensures maximum reliability for alarm receiving centers and technical control centers in accordance with DIN EN 50518. It confirms the effective implementation of technical, operational, and organizational requirements for the reliable reception and processing of emergency calls and alarm signals 24/7.

The European standard EN 50600 provides comprehensive guidelines for the planning, construction, and operation of data centers, focusing on power supply, air conditioning, and security infrastructure. TÜV NORD experts support you in designing your data center to be future-proof and state-of-the-art.

Energy storage and energy storage systems: testing, certification and project support

TÜV NORD provides independent technical due diligence, technical inspections, and standards-compliant certifications of energy storage systems – including large-scale battery storage and associated system components – to ensure stable grid integration, long-term operational reliability, and a sustainable energy future.

Environmental Compatibility

For specific projects, it must be ensured that the effects on the environment are identified, described and assessed comprehensively at an early stage. The type of project and its size or output determine whether it falls under the review obligations of the Environmental Impact Assessment Act (EIA Act).

Events technology

Explosion protection

Extended Design Lifetime

Fact Check: Assessment of Product Claims

Developing a new product, process or service is the first step. Gaining trust is the next crucial step to market your innovation successfully.

Failure rates of valves

Fire protection in railway vehicles

TÜV NORD supports manufacturers and operators of rail vehicles with independent expertise in fire protection - from development to certification in accordance with DIN EN 45545. The aim is a safe overall system and a Europe-wide recognised approval of materials and components.

Fleet management

Fleet management with TÜV NORD - digital solutions for efficient claims management, safe vehicle diagnostics and flexible health and safety instructions.

Functional Safety

Functional testing and calibration of monitoring equipment

Regular functional testing and calibration are essential for the operation of automatic measuring systems (AMS) for emission monitoring. This ensures that the measuring equipment works precisely and that the measurement signals are correctly analysed and stored. This promotes both environmental protection and operational safety.

Gates, doors, and shutters

gematik Safety and Product Assement

The gematik security and product assessment by TÜV NORD CERT builds trust in digital healthcare by testing the compliance of telematics infrastructure (TI & TI 2.0) applications with the highest security standards. Approved assessors carry out independent tests and audits to ensure the protection of patient data.

Geotechnical site assessment and soil investigation reports

Grid Connection: Testing, Certification and Project Support for Energy Systems

Grid connection and component certification, measurement and testing services, as well as project support – TÜV NORD assists the energy sector with all aspects of grid integration for photovoltaic and wind power plants, wind farms, combined heat and power (CHP) units, and energy or battery storage systems.

Hardware development

With the HU reminder service, garages and car dealerships remain present with their customers. Personalised reminder letters with a QR code for online appointment booking strengthen customer loyalty. We take care of dispatch and data maintenance.

IEC 62351 - Cyber security for energy networks

Immission Control Officer

As company representatives for immission control, we offer you competent support in complying with legal requirements

Indoor air hygiene

Industrial noise

As an accredited measuring body, TÜV NORD Umweltschutz offers reliable noise measurements and noise forecasts on industrial plants. Trust our long-standing experience to reliably meet legal noise protection requirements.

Inspection of the marking of offshore installations

International Approvals & FCC CAB

The international standard ISO/IEC 22237 provides comprehensive guidance on the planning, construction, and operation of data centers to ensure their physical security and availability. TÜV NORD experts support you in planning, operating, or expanding your data center in a future-proof manner in line with the latest state of the art.

IT security railway technology

Digitalisation in rail transport requires high IT security standards. TÜV NORD supports manufacturers and operators with testing and certification in accordance with international standards such as IEC 62443 - for safe and reliable railway operations.

KRITIS and the IT Security Act

TÜV NORD Umweltschutz operates a state-of-the-art environmental laboratory in Hamburg.

LiDAR wind measurements, yield assessments according to TR6

Lifting and work platforms

Location assessment of data centers

The location assessment for data centers is crucial for security. Early identification and mitigation of risks such as water, explosions, and hazardous substances are essential. The location influences the level of security, whereby potential hazards and traffic routes must be taken into account to ensure optimal conditions.

Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU

Machine acoustics

We help you to develop low-noise machines that meet the highest standards in occupational safety. With our expertise and first-class technical equipment, we are the ideal partner in the field of machine acoustics.

Machinery Directive

Manufacturing and Construction of Nuclear Facilities

Maschinenverordnung

The Machinery Regulation replaces the existing Machinery Directive.

Materials Technology

Medical Radiation Protection for Hospitals, Radiology and Practices

Medical radiation protection is a legal requirement. TÜV NORD supports you with initial inspections and recurring expert assessments in diagnostic radiology – ensuring maximum patient safety and full legal compliance.

New Reactor Technologies and Nuclear Fusion

Noise emission forecasts

Onboard Car Diagnosis

TÜV NORD Onboard Car Diagnosis is a plug-and-play system for digital vehicle inspection. The dongle scans the fault memory, checks the VIN and odometer reading and saves the data in compliance with the GDPR. The app is available for iOS and Android.

Operator obligation management for mobility

TÜV NORD supports car dealerships and workshops in efficiently fulfilling their operator obligations - from occupational safety and test equipment monitoring to data protection. In this way, companies ensure their quality and the protection of employees in the long term.

Outdoor Noise Directive

TÜV NORD Umweltschutz offers acoustic testing for products covered by the Outdoor Noise Directive 2000/14/EC. Rely on our expertise in testing, certification, and production monitoring of your products.

Overhead line assessments

Periodic inspection of biogas plants

Periodical Technical Inspection

With Periodical Technical Inspection (PTI), you can ensure that your car, motorcycle, or camper remains safe, compliant with regulations, and roadworthy. Whether it's the initial inspection after three years for new cars or the regular HU every two years, we provide you with clear information about deadlines, sticker colors, typical defects, necessary documents, and follow-up inspections.

Periodical Technical Inspection of electric car

Electric cars also have to undergo regular Periodical Technical Inspection. The inspection covers safety-relevant components and special electric car parts such as the battery and high-voltage system. There is no need for an emissions test - this saves time and money.

Permanent measuring system (environmental noise monitoring)

TÜV NORD Umweltschutz utilizes mobile, permanently installed measuring equipment to continuously monitor sound pressure levels and climate data at immission sites.

Planning and Licensing of Nuclear Facilities

Planning evaluation of alarm receiving centers and technical control centers

In the planning assessment of alarm receiving centers and technical control centers, TÜV NORD supports companies, operators, and planners in integrating the requirements of EN 50518 from the outset. This ensures physical security and availability, avoids costly replanning, and ensures compliance with recognized standards.

Plastics technology

Playgrounds and Play Equipment

Anyone operating a playground in Germany must ensure that it is kept in good condition. In addition to regularly checking the play equipment for defects or potential hazards, new play equipment must also comply with the latest standards and regulations.

Pressure Equipment – EU Directive

Process Technology

Project Certification

Proof of functional safety

Protective circuit calculation

Protective Conductor Resistance

Psychology, medicine, MPU

Our traffic psychologists and traffic medicine specialists support you with a comprehensive range of services related to retaining and regaining your driver's license.

Quality Gates & Construction guidance for Data Centers

TÜV NORD offers effective construction supervision to ensure the conformity and certifiability of high-availability data centers. Up to five on-site appointments during the construction phase allow deviations to be identified and corrected at an early stage, based on standards such as TSI.STANDARD, EN 50600, and ISO/IEC 22237, in order to avoid high costs for subsequent changes.

Radiation Protection in Industry – Materials Testing, Quality Assurance and NDT

Industrial applications such as X-ray inspection, non-destructive testing (NDT) or quality assurance require strict compliance with the Radiation Protection Ordinance (StrlSchV). TÜV NORD carries out expert inspections of X-ray systems, radiation-emitting devices and radioactive sources – legally compliant, practice-oriented and tailored to the industry.

Radiation Protection in Medicine, Industry and Research

TÜV NORD is your nationally recognised partner for safe and legally compliant radiation protection. We support you with licensing procedures, acceptance testing and expert inspections – in accordance with the Radiation Protection Act (StrlSchG) and the Radiation Protection Ordinance (StrlSchV).

TÜV NORD supports manufacturers and operators in the approval process for rail vehicles. For the vehicle subsystem, we offer you neutral confirmation of the correctness of your design measures in accordance with national and European standards.

Railway infrastructure

TÜV NORD Bahntechnik ensures safe and interoperable railway infrastructure. As a Notified Body, the team tests and assesses infrastructure systems in accordance with national and European standards. In addition, TÜV NORD offers independent safety assessments, expert opinions and training for reliable rail transport.

Recreational noise and sports noise

As an accredited measuring body, TÜV NORD Umweltschutz offers noise forecasts and measurements for sports and leisure facilities. With our expertise, we support you in the planning of your facility or in the realisation of your event.

Refrigeration, air conditioning, and ventilation technology (testing laboratory)

Against the backdrop of rising energy costs and demands from the federal government to reduce CO2 emissions, energy conservation and energy efficiency are becoming increasingly important. There is considerable potential to meet these demands in the fields of refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation, and building services engineering.

A sustainability report allows an organisation to communicate transparently about its environmental impact, social responsibilities, and governance practices. This builds trust among customers, investors, and other stakeholders, as they can clearly see how the organisation pursues its sustainability objectives.

Risk assessment

TÜV NORD Umweltschutz provides acoustic measurements and analyses for indoor spaces. We assist you in optimizing the acoustics of your rooms.

Safe Radiation Protection for Research, Universities and Museums

At universities, laboratories and museums, particle accelerators, radionuclide laboratories and X-ray technology are in use. TÜV NORD provides support with licensing, initial inspection and expert assessments – ensuring safe and legally compliant radiation protection in research and the safeguarding of cultural assets.

Safe Radiation Protection for Screening Systems and Imaging Equipment

Reliable radiation protection plays a key role in security, customs and airports. Baggage scanners and mobile screening systems work with X-ray technology that must be regularly tested and monitored in order to fulfil the legal requirements of the Radiation Protection Ordinance (StrlSchV).

Safety Adviser for Dangerous Goods

As safety advisers for dangerous goods, we offer competent support in complying with legal requirements

Safety components for lifts

Safety Culture Ladder

Safety Integrity Levels

Sales appraisal

With the TÜV NORD sales appraisal, car dealerships and garages document the condition of used vehicles transparently and with legal certainty - ideal for minimising risk and building confidence when selling.

Sector Coupling: Inspection, Testing and Certification of Integrated Energy Systems

The energy transition requires the intelligent integration of electricity, heat, mobility and industry. TÜV NORD supports the secure and efficient interconnection of energy systems – from feasibility studies and project support to certification and commissioning.

Secure Industry 4.0

Security for networked products in the Smart Home

Security4Safety Risk Assessment

Shadow flicker forecasts

Signalling technology

TÜV NORD Bahntechnik is your partner for safe train control, train protection and signalling systems. With comprehensive expertise in PZB, LZB, ETCS and safety requirements, we provide support with testing, approvals and the implementation of relevant standards.

Site quality verification according to EEG 2017

Software development

Species Protection

The construction of new facilities may threaten biotopes and habitats, necessitating an official assessment in accordance with Section 44 of the Federal Nature Conservation Act. According to the law, projects are deemed inadmissible if they violate prohibitions without an exception. Furthermore, the requirements for species protected under the Habitats and the Birds Directives must be adhered to.

Supply chains & due diligence obligations

Since 2023, the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act has required organisations to protect human rights and environmental standards throughout their entire supply chain. Through risk management, preventive measures, and grievance mechanisms, violations can be identified and prevented at an early stage. Annual reporting ensures transparency

Technical Due Diligence and Technical Advisory

Temporary structures

Before temporary structures and amusement park facilities can be put into operation, TÜV NORD experts assess their safety and stability.

Test Centre for Building Components

Tested hazardous products

TSA.STANDARD: Physical protection of alarm receiving centers/technical control centers

The TSA.STANDARD from TÜV NORD is a comprehensive catalog of criteria for the certification of alarm receiving centers and technical control centers, based on DIN EN 50518. It ensures physical security and reliability, supplemented by additional features for functional safety.

TSE.STANDARD: Energy efficiency & sustainability in data centers

The TSE.STANDARD from TÜV NORD supports data centers in implementing energy efficiency and sustainability in accordance with the Climate Neutral Data Center Pact and the Energy Efficiency Act. It offers a modular system for compliance with EU directives and ISO 50001:2018 to demonstrate CO2 neutrality and sustainable operation.

TSI.PROFESSIONAL Training

The TSI.PROFESSIONAL training course from TÜV NORD offers comprehensive insights into the planning, construction, and operation of data centers, based on the TSI methodology and the TSI.STANDARD. It covers physical security, availability, and energy efficiency, based on BSI IT-Grundschutz and standards such as DIN EN 50600.

TSI.STANDARD: Availability & Physical Protection of Data Centers

TSI.STANDARD is a methodology developed by TÜV NORD for evaluating and certifying the physical security and availability of data centers. It offers a holistic approach that takes into account the physical infrastructure, organizational processes, and documentation to ensure high availability and security of the infrastructure.

Type certification

TUEV NORD is your expert for UKCA product labelling for Great Britain

Urban development planning

As an accredited measuring body, TÜV NORD Umweltschutz offers noise assessements as part of urban land-use planning. We support you competently with reliable noise forecasts.

The UVV test in accordance with DGUV regulation 70 is mandatory for commercially used vehicles and must be carried out annually. We also test high-voltage components in electric vehicles and charging cables in accordance with DGUV Regulation 3 - for greater safety in the company.

Waste Management and Disposal of Nuclear Facilities

Waste Management Officer

As waste management officers, we offer you expert support in complying with legal requirements. We optimise your waste management, develop sustainable concepts and ensure environmentally friendly disposal. Our expertise helps to increase efficiency and fulfill your operator obligations.

Water Protection Officer

As company representatives for water protection, we provide expert support to help you comply with legal requirements.

Welding Technology

Workplace noise

As an accredited measuring body, TÜV NORD Umweltschutz offers noise measurements and noise assessments. We offer competent support to optimize your working environment. Trust our expertise to optimize the occupational safety and productivity of your employees.

Workshops for alarm receiving centers and technical control centers

The workshop for alarm receiving centers and technical control centers provides knowledge on assessment and certification in accordance with EN 50518 and TSA.STANDARD. It introduces the TSA methodology, explains requirements and test procedures, and offers an assessment of certifiability as well as space for project-specific questions.

Workshops for Data Centers

The workshop provides an overview of security standards for data centers based on TSI.STANDARD, EN 50600, and ISO/IEC 22237. Participants receive an assessment of certifiability, clarify project-specific questions, and learn details about test procedures and requirements.