Manufacturers of portable and mobile fire extinguishers are represented in this group.

Our duties

• This section draws up statements and position papers on current issues relating to portable and mobile fire extinguishers.
• This section supports the development of European directives. Particular topics include the European Standard for Fire Extinguishers (EN 3); the Pressure Equipment Directive (Directive 2014/68/EU); the Convention for the Transport of Dangerous Goods (European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road/ADR); Guideline to the CLP Regulation (Guidelines on the Application of the Regulation on the Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Substances and Mixtures).
• The section has a joint contact forum to discuss common concerns, especially in the field of fire extinguisher maintenance and certification.

Publications

Position Paper:

CLP labelling 

Position paper on the importance of portable fire extinguishers in fire protection

Technical Paper:

Guideline for handling non-compliant or non-approved fire extinguishers as part of the service procedure

Guideline for the selection and installation of portable and mobile fire extinguishers