Accreditations & Affiliations

Yale Door and Window Solutions philosophy of continual improvement, rigorous testing and a intense understanding of the demands placed on its locking solutions and hardware has led to a wide range of product and process accreditations as well as a comprehensive range of product guarantees and support.

BS EN ISO 9001:2015

All Yale Door and Window Solutions' products are produced under the international quality management system EN ISO 9001:2015. This system offers a strategic approach to quality assurance.The company's registration covers the design, manufacture, inspection and testing of hardware.

BSI Group Website

ISO 14001:2015

ISO 14001 is an internationally recognised standard that specifies the formulation and maintenance of an environmental management system (EMS). The three fundamental commitments made within ISO 14001 are the prevention of pollution, compliance with legislation and the continual improvement of the EMS.Accreditation to ISO 14001 confirms Yale Door and Window Solutions' dedication to these environmental fundamental aspects.

BSI Group Website

Secured by Design

Many of Yale's products are covered under the UK police initiative 'Secured by Design', which supports the principles of 'designing out crime' by the use of effective security standards on products.

Secured by Design Website

EN 1125 Classification

A panic exit device conforming to EN 1125 is intended to give safe and effective escape through a door way with minimum effort and without prior knowledge of the panic exit device allowing safe escape even in the event of the door being under pressure such as by people being pushed against the door in the direction of escape, in areas where a panic situation may occur. Yale Lockmaster Panic Exit Device EN 1125 Classification: 37601421AA

Lockmaster Panic Exit Device

British Board of Agrément

The prestigious BBA (British Board of Agrément) standard requires compliance and certification for both PAS (Product Assessment Specification) 23 operational service and PAS 24 security standards, as well as corrosion resistance to BS EN 1670:2007 Grade 4, dictating that the hardware must still function after a gruelling 240 hours of neutral salt spray exposure. BBA accreditation is held by Yale Door and Window Solution's coveted Lockmaster range of multi-point door locks.

British Board of Agrément Members Page

Made in Britain

Yale Door and Window Solutions are members of the Made in Britain initiative, which champions British manufacturing by encouraging and developing the supply chain of UK made goods. The Made in Britain marque is affiliated with companies that manufacture and sell goods in Great Britain, and makes it easier for customers to identify and recognise British made goods.

Made in Britain Website

Door and Hardware Federation

Hardware products can carry the European Union CE mark only if they comply with the relevant harmonised product standard and the manufacturer has followed the appropriate conformity attestation procedures.

DHF Website