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Certificates<\/h1>\n

VSL performs calibrations and produces reference materials based on the managed measurement standards. The resulting certificates are internationally recognised under the CIPM Mutual Recognition Arrangement (CIPM MRA).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”brand_element_small dg-padding-small” css=”.vc_custom_1648466054639{background-color: #fafafa !important;}”][vc_row][vc_column el_class=”dg-padding-none”][vc_btn title=”Over VSL” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” css=”.vc_custom_1727257719125{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}” el_class=”page_btn” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vsl.nl%2Fen%2Fabout-vsl%2F|title:Over%20VSL|”][vc_btn title=”About metrology” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” css=”.vc_custom_1668338517643{margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 25px !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}” el_class=”page_btn” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vsl.nl%2Fen%2Fabout-vsl%2Fabout-metrology%2F|title:Over%20Metrologie|”][vc_btn title=”Our statutory task” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” css=”.vc_custom_1668338631629{margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 25px !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}” el_class=”page_btn” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vsl.nl%2Fen%2Fabout-vsl%2Four-statutory-task%2F|title:Onze%20Wettelijke%20Taak|”][vc_btn title=”Kwaliteit” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” css=”.vc_custom_1668266971688{margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 25px !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}” el_class=”page_btn” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vsl.nl%2Fen%2Fabout-vsl%2Fquality%2F|title:Kwaliteit|”][vc_btn title=”Certificaten” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” css=”.vc_custom_1727257937712{margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 25px !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}” el_class=”page_btn page_btn_active” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vsl.nl%2Fen%2Fabout-vsl%2Fcertificates%2F|title:Certificaten|”][vc_btn title=”Support” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” css=”.vc_custom_1672322123631{margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 25px !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}” el_class=”page_btn” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vsl.nl%2Fen%2Fabout-vsl%2Fsupport%2F|title:Kwaliteit|”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”dg-padding-mid”][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1774962277823{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Digital certificates<\/h2>\n

VSL issues digital certificates with an electronic signature to ensure authenticity. This is in accordance with the EU Electronic Signature Directive (1999\/93\/EC<\/a>). The signature is an electronic seal on the document that prohibits making alterations. Any alteration breaks this seal and is shown in the document. This enables anyone to verify authenticity and makes it possible to distribute the certificate without difficulty.<\/p>\n

In Acrobat Reader (available for free download here<\/a>) the document header displays the document’s validity. More details about the electronic signature are given in the signature window. Click on the electronic seal to open the signature window.<\/p>\n

If the above does not function as intended, you may use this link<\/a> to access a document providing further explanation on the verification of digitally signed certificates.<\/p>\n

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Certification committee<\/strong>
\nThe VSL Certification Committee authorizes and issues the certificates. The Committe ensures that the documents comply with the requirements of international standards for calibration (ISO\/IEC 17025:2017), production of reference materials (ISO 17034:2016) and agreements with the International Committee on Weights and Measures (CIPM).
\nTo comply with the General Data Protection Regulation, VSL doesn\u2019t mention names, functions and signatures on the certificates.<\/p>\n

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Reduction in paper<\/strong>
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Explained<\/p>\n

Sample certificate with explanation<\/h3>\n

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