Vans used for storing tools, carrying spare parts and transporting materials are also considered workplaces under the law. Health and safety legislation covers a wide range of requirements and operational aspects, which is why commercial vehicle owners should stay informed and rely on experienced professionals with a meticulous approach to safety and compliance.
Store Van continuously keeps up to date with the regulations governing the use of commercial vehicles as workplaces. For this reason, we have adopted a range of certifications and technical solutions designed to ensure safety and ergonomics during daily operations. Wherever required, our van racking systems are CE marked.
UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 certification is an internationally recognized standard for Quality Management System (QMS). In the van racking industry, UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 certification represents a significant asset, particularly in terms of corporate reliability and reputation, access to tenders and procurement opportunities, process control and continuous improvement, and the confidence of suppliers and business partners.
Store Van has been certified for over 10 years, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to maintaining high quality standards and continuously improving its processes.
ISO standards are internationally recognized requirements developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the world’s leading organization for the development and publication of technical standards. ISO 9001 defines the criteria for quality management systems and provides objective evidence that a company has implemented an effective quality management system, ensuring compliance with all applicable standards and regulations. An independent accredited certification body carries out regular audits to assess a company’s compliance with the ISO 9001 standard. If the audit is successful, a certificate of conformity is issued in the company’s name, detailing its address, the scope of its operations, and the accreditation marks of the bodies that authorize and validate the certification body. The certification is valid for three years and may be renewed following a quality assessment. Before the audit takes place, some companies conduct a preliminary review (or ISO 9000 pre-audit) to verify that their processes and procedures are fully compliant with the applicable ISO standard.
ISO 14001 certification demonstrates the implementation of an Environmental Management System aligned with international standards. Combined with over a decade of ISO 9001:2015 certification, it reflects Store Van’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact, optimising resource efficiency, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
ISO 27956:2009 is the international standard that specifies the requirements and test methods for load securing systems in light commercial vehicles, with particular focus on the strength of the bulkhead separating the load compartment from the cab. The purpose of this certification is to demonstrate that the bulkhead can withstand the forces generated by shifting loads during sudden braking or a collision, preventing transported goods from entering the cab and endangering vehicle occupants.
The Store Van bulkhead has successfully passed load resistance tests on vehicles with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of up to 4.5 tonnes. Despite its robust construction, the additional weight of the component does not compromise the vehicle’s compliance with the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2018/858.
GS (Geprüfte Sicherheit) certification mark is issued by independent German certification bodies and confirms that a product has been tested in accordance with rigorous safety standards. Store Van products holding GS certification include the Space Up roof system (dynamic, fixed and ladder rack versions) and the module anchoring system for interior van racking systems.
Upon the manufacturer’s request, an independent accredited certification body, such as TÜV, subjects a product sample to rigorous testing in order to verify various aspects, with particular emphasis on safety.
Once approval has been granted, the testing body issues a certificate, allowing the manufacturer to apply the GS mark to the products covered by the certification. Although originally established for the German market, the GS mark has gained significant recognition across Europe over the years and can now be awarded by accredited testing bodies in eight European Union member states: Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Slovakia and Sweden.
It is important to note that the GS mark is granted exclusively for the specific product that has been tested and certified; it is not a certification of the company itself. For this reason, any generic use of the GS mark at company level should be treated with caution. This also explains why a single manufacturer may hold multiple GS certifications for different products.
CE marking indicates that a product complies with the essential requirements for safety, health protection and environmental protection established by European Union directives and regulations. CE marking is a conformity mark that must be affixed to certain categories of products to demonstrate compliance with the applicable European Union directives. It should therefore not be regarded as either a quality mark or a mark of origin.
The presence of CE marking assures consumers that the product meets the essential safety requirements for its intended use. Examples of directives requiring CE marking include the Low Voltage Directive, the Machinery Directive, the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive, the Pressure Equipment Directive, and the Medical Devices Directive. The manufacturer must prepare, or arrange for a qualified third-party body to prepare, a Declaration of Conformity, specifying the directives and technical standards applied. This document must be kept available at all times for inspection by the relevant authorities. In addition, most directives require the preparation of a technical file, a collection of documents demonstrating the product’s compliance with the applicable legislation. This documentation includes a description of the product’s technical characteristics and, where applicable, the results of tests carried out to verify its safety. Compliance must be declared by the manufacturer, or by the organisation placing the product on the market, through the issuance of the EU Declaration of Conformity.
LavoroSicuro is the company programme dedicated to workplace health and safety. It promotes accident prevention and a strong culture of safety, ensuring compliant working environments that support employee wellbeing.
Since 2007, Fami S.r.l. has been committed to implementing an Occupational Health and Safety Management System across its organisation, following the LavoroSicuro guidelines. In January 2008, the system was validated by Confindustria Veneto and the Veneto Regional Directorate of INAIL. This commitment remains firmly in place today, reflecting Fami’s conviction that a strong culture of safety is fundamental to a modern, forward-thinking business.
We are all familiar with the crash tests carried out by vehicle manufacturers to demonstrate the quality and safety of their vehicles. Less well known are the crash tests performed on fitted commercial vehicles to verify whether the interior van racking system meets the safety standards established by accredited certification bodies.
Store Van products are covered by a 5 year warranty.
All items with manufacturing defects will be repaired or replaced free of charge.
The warranty period starts from the date stated on the delivery note.
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