Conformity Assessment of Safety-related Systems

The Benefits of The CASS Scheme Are:

• Enhanced confidence in the safety of complex E/E/PES systems.
  
• Enables a quality assurance plan to be developed leading to compliance and certification to IEC 61508
• Reduced procurement costs by facilitating the use of previously assessed products.
  
• Reduced long term operational and capital costs by facilitating the use of a "building block" approach using certified components and equipment with recognised safety characteristics.
  
• Reduced design and development costs for systems that utilise these components and equipment.
  
• Generation of increased end-user confidence in current and emerging technologies that can offer flexibility and cost reductions without compromising safety.
  
• Promotion of international trade in certified equipment by providing manufacturers with independent and internationally recognised endorsement of their product.
  
• Provision of a yardstick to national regulatory authorities assessing "fitness for purpose" and best practice of installed systems.
  
• Generation of a pool of assessors recognised as competent to undertake assessments in this field.