Operating electric forklifts at warehouses, logistics yards and industrial sites across Europe requires strict compliance with local occupational safety and machinery operation regulations. The official forklift certified sticker posted on the obvious position of the forklift body is the core valid proof that the equipment meets all safety operation standards, and unlabeled forklifts will face risks of operation suspension, fine or even liability investigation in case of safety accidents.
First of all, confirm the basic compliance qualification of the electric forklift itself before starting the application process. The forklift must meet the requirements of EU Machinery Directive, battery safety standards and other relevant mandatory regulations. As Jianxin New Energy, which specializes in BYD electric forklifts, all the equipment we supply has already met the basic preconditions for certification at the factory stage, which can save most of the basic qualification verification time for customers.
The second step is to arrange an on-site safety inspection by a locally authorized certification body in Europe. Professional inspectors will conduct systematic tests on the core performance of the forklift, including rated load capacity, braking performance, driving visibility, emergency response function of power system, and lithium battery safety protection performance. Only when all test items reach the qualified standard, can the official test report be issued.
The third step is to complete the qualification filing of forklift operators. All personnel who will operate this forklift must hold a valid forklift operation qualification certificate recognized by local regulatory authorities, and submit copies of these valid certificates as part of the application materials.
The final step is to submit all the above materials including equipment conformity documents, official safety test report and operator qualification certificates to the local occupational safety supervision department for review. After the review is fully passed, you can get the formal forklift certified sticker, and paste it on the specified obvious area of the forklift body as required. It is worth noting that the certified sticker has a fixed validity period, you need to arrange a regular re-inspection 30 days before the expiration date, to renew the sticker and maintain the continuous compliance of the equipment. Jianxin New Energy can provide full-process supporting guidance for our customers to complete the whole procedure smoothly.
