APEM’s QHSE standards and certifications
Date: 15/04/2026
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At APEM, quality, safety, and environmental responsibility are embedded in every stage of our operations. Our QHSE framework is supported by internationally recognized standards and certifications that ensure consistent manufacturing processes, reliable products, and full regulatory compliance across our global sites. From certified quality management systems and automotive industry standards to internationally approved product certifications, APEM applies rigorous controls and qualification processes to guarantee performance, safety, and reliability. In parallel, we actively comply with global regulatory requirements and pursue responsible industrial practices that support sustainability, employee safety, and ethical supply chains.
Certified processes
All APEM sites hold ISO 9001 certification, ensuring consistent quality management.
Our French and Tunisian automotive sites are certified IATF 16949, reflecting adherence to the highest automotive quality standards.
At APEM, soldering processes are performed in accordance with IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC-A-610 / IPC J-STD-001, internationally recognized standards for electronic assemblies and cable & wire harness acceptability.
Certified products:
Products undergo rigorous in-house qualification, complying with international safety and quality standards.
NF Standard EN 61058-1
UL Underwriters Laboratories (USA), standard UL 1054 or UL609 47 55 for emergency-stop switches
CSA (Canada) Standard CSA C22-2 # 55
VDE (Germany) Standard EN 61058-1
ATEX PBA model – European Directive 2014/34/EU
For keyboards: Products compliant with NFC 934-18 and GAM EG 13
Regulatory compliance & CSR responsibility
Regulatory compliance certification guarantees CSR management and responsibility.
Compliance with international regulations, including RoHS, REACH, POP, Proposition 65, ATEX, EPA, COSCH, JOSCAR, PFAS, EU Regulation 833/2014 and CMRT/EMRT, is ensured.
APEM’s commitment to a sustainable and secure future is demonstrated through our active participation in the EcoVadis and Vision ZERO programs. By engaging with EcoVadis, APEM reaffirms its dedication to transparency and continuous improvement in CSR performance, ensuring an ethical and environmentally friendly supply chain.
In parallel, our adherence to the Vision ZERO strategy highlights our absolute priority: occupational health and safety. This proactive commitment aims to eliminate workplace accidents and diseases by embedding a rigorous prevention culture at every level of the organization. Together, these initiatives position APEM as a responsible partner, aligning operational excellence with positive societal impact.
Continuous improvement initiatives aim to reduce energy consumption, recycle waste, and lower CO₂ emissions, minimizing environmental impact.
Health, safety, and environmental practices are systematically implemented and monitored across all sites.
All employees are actively engaged in continuous improvement initiatives, fostering a secure and well-suited work environment.
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