SIQ - Slovenian Institute of Quality and Metrology is a professional, independent, and unbiased institution providing integrated solutions in the field of management system assessment, product testing and certification, metrology, control of gambling technology, and education.

Our goal is to offer broad and comprehensive support and assist organizations in achieving their goals regarding product quality and increasing productivity and efficiency. For over 50 years in the market, we have contributed to productivity growth, quality improvement, and progress towards high-quality business.

The international validity and high professional level of our work are supported by certain accreditations and membership in international certification schemes and associations. SIQ's primary competitive advantage lies in the knowledge and experience of our experts, international recognition and credibility, flexibility, integrated solutions, and the introduction of new services while continuously adapting to the market.

Scope of activities:

- Assessment and certification of management systems: ISO 13485, testing of medical products according to MDD 93/42/EEC directive for obtaining the CE mark, ISO 22716, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001, HACCP system, ISO/IATF 16949, ISO/EC 27001, GRI, FSC CoC, NVO Model, KzBVIP Model, etc.

- Testing and certification of products: Testing of electrical product safety and electromagnetic compatibility. CE mark testing, production control, international certification. Tested devices can receive SIQ certification mark, SIQ checked, ENEC.

- Testing and certification of products according to the Machinery Safety Directive - 2006/42/EU and group of harmonized standards (EN).

- Assessment of interoperability factors and structural subsystem elements according to the Railway System Interoperability Directive within the Community - 2008/57/EU and group of harmonized standards (EN) within the following interoperable subsystems:

• Energy,
• Rail vehicles,
• Control, management, and signaling - trackside part, and
• Control, management, and signaling - onboard part.

SIQ is a notified body with identification number 1304 for the following European directives:

EMC - Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2014/30/EU),
MD - Machinery Directive (2006/42/EU),
MDD - General Medical Devices Directive (93/42/EEC as amended),
ATEX - Directive on equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (2014/34/EU),
RTTE - Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive (1999/5/EC)*,
RED - Radio Equipment Directive (2014/53/EU),
Noise - Noise Directive (2000/14/EC),
MID - Measuring Instruments Directive (2014/32/EU),
CPR - Construction Products Regulation (305/2011)-,
RAIL - Railway Interoperability Directive within the Community (2008/57/EU).

After the transitional period, only the RED directive will be applicable.

- Metrology: Key services, calibration of measuring instruments, control of measuring instruments, calibration and control of measuring instruments for vehicle technical inspections, CE marking - Regulations on measuring instruments, knowledge transfer and projects, calibration and controls.

- Gambling technology: Key services, product testing for gambling technology, certification of gambling technology products, control of gambling technology products.

- Education: Key areas of education, quality, environment and energy, occupational health and safety, information security, food safety, laboratories, technical legislation, quality in education and upbringing, human resource management. Intensive training: Quality School, HACCP School and specialist certification, ISO/TS 16949 Quality School, Management School.

- International projects: Key areas, implementation of international projects, especially in the field of MSTQ (metrology, standardization, testing, and quality) and SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises, EU new approach directives, CE marking).

SIQ currently has business partners in 65 countries worldwide. The motto of our organization is to offer complete solutions - the keys to business success through our knowledge, experience, and partnership approach.

SIQ is an institution that provides the widest range of services in the world within its registered activities. Our range of services is your advantage!

Key Personnel:

1. Zoran Vuković - Director, zoran.vukovic@siq.si, +381 63 27 90 24
2. Jasmina Vlajić - Sales Manager, jasmina.vlajic@siq.si, +381 64 21 31 048
3. Milan Savić - Expert Associate for Management Systems, milan.savic@siq.si, +381 69 15 23 915
4. Dušan Mijuca - Head of Railway and Mechanical Area, dusan.mijuca@siq.si, +381 63 86 71 827