Factory Production Control (FPC) Certification to BC1: 2023

The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) of Singapore’s BC1 code allows wider choice of steel materials that are not manufactured to British/European (BS EN) standards. The Factory Production Control (FPC) system is a critical component in ensuring compliance with BC1. Steel manufacturer must implement FPC system to ensure that their products consistently meet specified quality standards.

At TÜV Rheinland, our Factory Production Control (FPC) Certification service is designed to ensure that the manufacturers of structural steel comply with the requirements. This certification is pivotal for manufacturers aiming to demonstrate their commitment to produce structural steel that meet the rigorous quality and standards quired for construction in Singapore and beyond.

• Regulatory Compliance: FPC certification ensures that manufacturers comply with the Building and Construction (BCA) of Singapore’s BC1 requirements, which is essential for legal and regulatory compliance in the construction industry.
• Quality Assurance: FPC certification helps manufacturers establish and maintain high-quality production controls, leading to a more consistent and reliable product.
• Streamlined Operations: The process of obtaining FPC certification encourages manufacturers to review and optimize their production processes, which can lead to greater operational efficiency and cost savings.
• Customer Confidence: An FPC certificate under BC1 is a mark of quality that can instill confidence in clients, architects, engineers, and contractors, assuring them that the steel products meet high safety and performance standards.

Our experts can guide you through the process for certification of your products, following these steps:

1. Application Apply for FPC certification with accredited certification body.
2. Certification Audit Certification body conduct audit on your production facilities, interview with staff, and a review of your documentation and records.
3. Issue of certification Once you have successfully passed and audit and addressed any non-conformities, FPC certificate will be issued, indicating compliance with BC1. The certificate info can be tracked in our online certification database Certipedia.
4. Maintain Compliance This involves annual surveillance audit by the certification body to ensure ongoing compliance.
5. Re-certification every 3 years.