Application for TÜV SÜD BABT MCS PV Products Certification /
Advice for Completion of this form
Please read Document BABT657 Guide to the TUV SUD BABT implementation of the MCS Scheme prior to completing this form.
For Modifications please complete the relevant details (Sections A.1 to A.4, D, and others as relevant [e.g. Section B for Changes in Manufacturing Facility Details]).
For Co-Licence applications please complete Sections A.1 to A.4, and D; Complete Section C if relevant; and if the original Certificate is a multi-site Certificate and any of the listed sites is not relevant to the your product please advise TUV SUD BABT before we progress the application:
Section ACertification Details
A.1Main Contact
Please complete the following details for the Certificate holder and main contact person Please provide the full Address as this is used on the Certificate :
A.1.1
Title:First Name: / Last Name:
Job Title and/or Department Reference:
Legal Business Name:
Address:
Postcode/Zip Code: / Country:
Telephone Number: / Fax Number:
Email Address:
Website:
A.2Type of Application
Please mark only the boxes required:
Type of Application:
Where this is a Modification or co-licenceplease identify the related Certificate number / Certificate No:
A.2.1For Modifications
Brief Details of the Modification :Number of test reports to be reviewed:
Estimate of the number of other documents being submitted:
For Modifications please complete the relevant details ( e.g. Changes in Manufacturing Facility Details)
A.2.2For Co-Licences
Brief Details of the Differences in the Co-Licence Product:Please select this box to confirm you will include a letter from the holder of original
product certificate listing their certificate number and permitting use of their results.
For Co-Licence applications please only complete the sections detailed in document BABT 657
A.3Products/Models to be included in the Application
Please enter the Product name(s), and model(s) of each productWhere you are submitting a Family of Products please list the Family name under “Product Name and the identity of the document listing all the Model numbers [ or the range of numbers {e.g. xxx between 025 and 150 in intervals of 25} for multiples of panels ]
Please enter the Product name(s), and model(s) of each product.
Product or Product Family Name(s) / Model(s)
Overall Technical Document File reference :
A.4Certification Standard
Please indicate which type of Certification and supporting Standard you are applying for / Choose an item. /A.5MCS012 and MCS017
Please provide a document which identifies the different and key components of the roofing kit including details of any “Through bolts” : (Ref to standard text )
Document IdA.6Quality System Certification of the Applicant
A.6.1Quality system certification issued by a body in the TÜV SÜD Group
Do you already hold a certificate for any of the following issued by a TUV SUD company (Select all applicable)
Type / Certificate numberChoose an item. /
Choose an item. /
Other: list Type and number
Where the Certificate is not issued by TUV SUD BABT please include a copy of the certificate with this application
If you wish TÜV SÜD BABT Certification for any of the above Schemes under the above please complete the appropriate application form obtainable on the . These formsare very similar to “this” form so common parts may be copied.
A.6.2Quality system certification issued by Another Accredited Certification Body
If you hold an ISO9001 certificate from another accredited Certification body please provide the Certificate number and attach a copy of the Certificate with this application.
Certificate NumberA.7Locations
How many locations are to be included within the scope of the certification?(Including your head office location if applicable) :{Note: You must complete a separate section B for each location to be included}
If this application is for multiple locations do you require / Choose an item. /Section B: Details of Facilities
Please complete a copy of this section for each location included in this application.
B.1Facility Location
Legal Business Name:Address:
Postcode/Zip Code: / Country:
Telephone Number: / Fax Number:
Email Address:
Please tick/check this box if this is your head office
B.2MCS Representative at facility:
Title:First Name: / Last Name:
Job Title and/or Department Reference:
B.3Quality assurance representative:
Title:First Name: / Last Name:
Job Title and/or Department Reference:
B.4Quality System Certification of the Facility
B.4.1
Is this Facility already Audited to MCS10 for another Certificate(e.g. you are applying for MCS012 but the facility is already audited under MCS005) / selectNoYes
If Yes please provide the Certificate number
B.4.1.a If Yes please select one of the following
Please perform a Special Audit of this facility for this additional product and then include this Standard in the next scheduled AuditPlease delay the Audit of this facility until the audit related to the above Certificate takes place
Please perform Audit of this facility for this product separate from the audits related to the above certificate
B.4.2Quality system certification issued by TÜV SÜD BABT or TÜV SÜD Group
Does this facility hold a certificate for any of the following issued by a TUV SUD company Select either “None” or list only one
Certificate Type Choose an item. / Certificate numberWhere the Certificate is not issued by TUV SUD BABT please include a copy of the certificate with this application
B.4.3Quality system certification issued by Another Accredited Certification Body
Does this Facility hold an ISO9001 certificate from another accredited Certification body / AnswerYesNo / If Yes please provide the Certificate numberIf yes please include a copy of the certificate with this application
B.4.4Please indicate the earliest date by which the facility will be ready to demonstrate a quality system compliant to MCS010 as invoked by the related standard.
Date: Click here to enter a date.B.5Please write here the main functions undertaken at this location
B.6Manufacturing Process
Please indicate those stages of manufacture to be performed at the facility detailed in section A by applying a tick/check in Column A
Please indicate any stages of manufacture which are sub-contracted by applying a tick/check as appropriate (Column B)
If any of these stages are performed by the Holder ( at a different location to this facility ) please apply a tick/check as appropriate (Column C)
the holder must be identified as a Facility.
Column A(this facility) / Column B(subcontracted or performed outside the facilityComponent Procurement
Goods Receiving
Incoming Component Inspection
Component Stores
Solar Panel Assembly
Solar Panel Test
Final Product Assembly
Functional Test
Safety Test
B.7Workforce
B.7.1What is the number of Full time Equivalent Employees (FTE) working at this site? {FTE = 1 per full time employee, ½ for part time staff working ½ day}
B.7.2Shift working
Does the facility operate shift working? / AnswerYesNo / If Yes, what percentage of staff works on each shift?If Yes do both shifts perform the same functions? / AnswerYesNo
B.7.2.aIf Yes Please give details of the shift patterns, and where different shifts perform different functions please indicate which functions are performed by which.
B.7.3Are there any large groups of staff involved in common processes?
/ Please respondYesNoB.7.4What isthe working language(s) used in the facility?
Section CAdditional details
C.1Persons or organisations providing consultancy or acting on your behalf.
Please complete a copy of the details below for each person or organisation who has either provided consultancy related to your QMS in the last 2 years, or who you wish to authorise TÜV SÜD BABT and/or its associate companies to discuss your application
Title:First Name: / Last Name:
Job Title and/or Department Reference:
Legal Business Name:
Address:
Postcode/Zip Code: / Country:
Telephone Number: / Fax Number:
Email Address:
The above person/organisation {Select as applicable}
Is currently providing consultancy related to the QMSHas provided consultancy related to the QMS within the last 2 years but does not currently provide this service
Is acting as your agent but is not providing any consultancy
May be approached by TÜV SÜD BABT or its associate companies to discuss confidential aspects of your application
Section DAgreement
I (We) hereby apply for a MCS Scheme Certification by TÜV SÜD BABT in relation tothe specified location(s)and agree to conform to the TÜV SÜD BABT Certification Regulations;
(A copy of which may be found on
By signing this application I/ (We) agree to comply with the relevant regulation(s) and to ensure that the product and the quality system continues to comply with the relevant standards.
Authorised Signatory: / Date: Click here to enter a date.Title: / First Name: / Last Name
Company Name of the Authorised Signatory:
Please return your application to: your local TUV SUD office / Alternately if you do not know your local office please return your application to::
Octagon House
Concorde Way
Segensworth North
Fareham
Hampshire
PO15 5RL
United Kingdom
National Tel:01489 558234;
International Tel: +44 (0)1489 558234;
Fax: +: +44 (0)1489 558101
Web Address:
Email:
Checklist A: This checklist relates to youroverall submission the related information is required to progress this application
The application you are submitting should include: / One completed BABT 656 form (This form)
A completed BABT 656 Section B for each location included in A.5
A completed BABT 656 Section C.3 for each consultant/agent.
For Original Applications the documentation as defined in Checklist B (Technical Checklist)
For Original Applications the documentation as defined Checklist C (QMS Checklist)
For Co-licence/Brandname applications the documentation as defined Checklist D(Co-Licence Checklist)
Any additional further information that you feel is of relevance to this application
Checklist B: This checklist relates to the Product Technical File The aim of this section is to help you put together a product certification package to demonstrate compliance with the requirements for Technical Documentation related to your product .
The information you provide will help us assess your application more quickly.
The application you are submitting should include: / Test certificates directly relating to the products for which MCS certification is sought.
Test reports directly relating to the products for which MCS certification is sought.
Constructional diagrams of the photovoltaic panels/modules for which MCS certification is sought.
An EC Declaration of Conformity relating to the product or product family for which MCS certification is sought.
A technical description of the photovoltaic panels/modules detailing number and type of cells and bypass diodes, circuit layout.
Installation instructions, datasheets and safety information supplier to the installer and end user.
Any relevant health and safety information.
Bill of materials, Change Control Documentation and revision level information indicating how critical components are maintained in production.
If the manufacturer is different from the company applying for MCS certification a letter confirming that the original manufacturer will permit an audit to MCS010 to be performed at their manufacturing site if necessary.
Where relevant evidence to show that MCS005 clause 5b has been complied with if the Photovoltaic modules are Roof Integrated Solar (RIS). This may be test reports and/or certificates from an accredited test house.Any additional further information that you feel is of relevance to this application.
All specific Technical Details specified in the relevant MCS standard (e.g. MCS005)
Checklist C: This checklist relates to your Production Quality Management System. The more detailed the information you can provide to us the quicker your audit can be arranged and may be reduced in duration.
The application you are submitting should include: / Copy of the certificate for each location holding a QMS certificate not issued by TÜV SÜD BABT (e.g. ISO9001)
A copy of your top level QMS documentation ( including Your Quality Manual, Identification of Key personnel and Key Performance Aspects of the QMS, the Objectives and Operation of the Management system)
A copy of your MCS Photovoltaic Product Scheme Compliance plan showing how you ensure compliance to the requirements of MCS010
A copy of your Risk or Hazard Analysis associated with the Product or Product types being manufactured
A copy of the previous year’s internal Audits and a copy of the internal Audit plan for the next 12 months
Copy of the previous Quality Management Review and proposed date for the next one
Any additional further information that you feel is of relevance to this application
Checklist D Co-licence .
This checklist relates to a Co-Licence (Brandname) application supported by the original manufacturer
In making a Co-Licence application you will need to supply the following items:
The application you are submitting should include: / A letter of authorization from the original manufacturer.( Refer to the Guide for the sample contents)
A Declaration that your products are exactly the same as those already certified by BABT apart from marking and labelling, company name, certificate number and part number references.
Either A Declaration that your User Safety and Installation Instructions are identical to the original user instructions apart from company name, certificate number and part number references; or
If you produce your own User Instructions an English language user manualshould be provided to TUV SUD BABT. (A draft will do)
An EC Declaration of Conformity relating to the product or product family for which MCS certification is sought. This will normally be identical to the Original Manufacturer’s D of C but under your company name.
A list comparing your product numbers with those of the Original Manufacturer’s. These can be selected models, subsets or even just one model but the relationship must be clearly made.( A sample template is included in the Guide)
Any additional health and safety information or user instructions that you may provide in addition to those provided by the Original Manufacturer.
Either a declaration that your label is the same as that used by the Original Manufacturer except for company name, certificate number and part number references; and that your label is applied in the same location using the same process as the original label; or
A sample label or artwork for your label with details of the location and process for the affixing of the label .
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