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NOCSAE Certification Program - Bulletin #29: Updates to Standards and SEI/SFIA Meeting Announcement

Ballistic Shield Testing Clarifications

SEI Announces New NFPA Programs and Approved Test Laboratory

NOCSAE Bulletin 33 - ND024 Standard Revision

NOCSAE Certification Program - Bulletin #30: Updates to Standards and Baseball Compliance Level Change

SEI Announces Transition Plan for the NFPA 1977-2022 Standard

SEI Announces New Certification Program - Standard Specification for Less Lethal Aerosol Devices Used by Law Enforcement, Corrections, and Other Public Safety Officers

SEI Announces Transition Plan for NFPA 2500 (NFPA 1983) - 2022 Standard

SEI Elects Officers and Directors 2003

SEI Announces New Certification for Criminal Justice Restraints Program 2020

SEI Achieves SCC Accreditation

SEI Elects Officers and Directors 2005

SEI Certifies First Chemical & Biological Terrorism Ensembles

SEI Certifies Chemical & Biological Terrorism Ensembles used By Emergency Responders

SEI Certifies First Respiratory Protective Smoke Hood Escape Device

SEI Certifies Structural and Proximity Fire Fighter Gear Used by Fire and Emergency Responders

SEI Elects Officers and Directors 2006

NOCSAE Certification Program - Bulletin #28: Product Labeling

New Edition - NFPA 1975 Standard on Station/Work Uniforms for Emergency Services 2009 Edition

SEI Elects Officers and Directors 2010

ANSI Awards Meritorious Service Award to Patricia Gleason

SEI Issues First Certifications to Revised NFPA 1981-2002 Standard

SEI Names New Technical Director

Article Published in January 2013 Edition of Industrial Safety Review entitled, SEI Certifies Thermal Imagers to New NFPA Criteria Used By The Emergency Responders

News Update - The Glove Corporation

New Edition - NFPA 1992 Standard on Liquid Splash-Protective Ensembles and Clothing for Hazardous Materials Emergencies 2012 Edition

Article Published in the June 2012 Edition of OSA entitled, Chemical Protection, Use of Certified Chemical Protective Clothing in the Workplace, by Patricia Gleason, President, Safety Equipment Institute

New Edition - NFPA 1994 Standard on Protective Ensembles for First Responders to CBRN Terrorism Incidents 2012 Edition

SEI Elects Officers and Directors

New Standard - ANSI/ASTM F2681-2008, Specification for Body Protectors Used in Equine Racing

New Edition - NFPA 1999 Standard on Protective Clothing for Emergency Medical Operations 2013 Edition

SEI Names New Project Manager

New Standard - NFPA 1801Standard on Thermal Imagers for the Fire Service 2013 Edition

SEI Enters Agreement with ICS

SEI Announces New Certification for Criminal Justice Restraints Program

Article Published in the November 2013 Edition of Health & Safety International magazine entitled, In the Event of a Fire, Protecting Against Industrial Flash Fire, by Patricia Gleason, President, Safety Equipment Institute

Article Published in the January/February 2014 Edition of HSME magazine entitled, Facing Up To Safety, Looking at PPE Options For Above The Neck Protection, by Patricia Gleason, President, Safety Equipment Institute

NOCSAE Certification Program - Bulletin #2: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

NOCSAE Certification Program - Bulletin #22: Standards Update; Certification Implementation Dates; Quality Audits

US Lacrosse Certification Program: Eyewear Certification Updates - Bulletin #4

NOCSAE Certification Program - Bulletin #23: Football Helmet Certification: Converted/Modified Helmets; C2P Helmets

NOCSAE Certification Program - Bulletin #25: NOCSAE QC/QA Protocol

NIOSH Respirator User Notice - ECBC Chemical Warfare Agent Testing

SEI Announces Hand-Held Metal Detectors Used in Safety and Security Certification Program - ASTM F3278 /ASTM F3020

US Lacrosse Certification Program: Eyewear Certification - Bulletin #3

NOCSAE Certification Program - Bulletin #3: Additional Information

NOCSAE Certification Program - Bulletin #26: Implementation of NOCSAE QC/QA Pre-Approval Process

SEI Announces NIJ Restraints Standard Federal Register Notice

NOCSAE Certification Program - US Polo Association Announcement

NOCSAE Certification Program - Bulletin #27: Updates to Standards and Quality Audit Program

SEI Announces NIJ Restraints Standard Certification Program - ASTM E3187/ ASTM E3215

NOCSAE Certification Program - Bulletin #24: SEI Certification Process and Use of the SEI Mark

SEI Announces ASTM E3187-19 Less Lethal Aerosol Devices Standard Certification Program

SEI and NIJ Announce Transition Plan for the NIJ 1001 Restraints Standard

NOCSAE Certification Program - Bulletin #21: Standards Update; Certification Implementation Dates; Various SEI Certification Topics

NOCSAE Certification Program - Bulletin #20: Certification Testing Fees - Baseballs; Chest Protectors; Football Helmets

NOCSAE Certification Program - Bulletin #17: Standards Update; Model Changes; SEI/NOCSAE Mark

SEI Announces Initial Certification of Chest Protectors to the NOCSAE (ND200) Standard

NOCSAE Certification Program - Bulletin #19: Standars Update; Faceguard Testing; Annual Certification; Certification Testing Fees

NOCSAE Certification Program - Bulletin #15: Headgear Labelling for Recertification

SEI Announces New Standard - NFPA 1986-2017

Article Published in the November /December 2017 Edition of ASTM Standardized News entitled, Creating Safe Living and Working Environments, by Richard Wilhelm

US Lacrosse Certification Program: ASTM Test Methods and Eyewear Markings - Bulletin #2

NOCSAE Certification Program - Bulletin #16: Hardware, Field Hockey and Lacrosse Ball Standard Test Fees

US Lacrosse Certification Program: Lacrosse Equipment Certification Program - Bulletin #1

SEI Introduces New Board of Directors for 2017

New Edition - ASTM F2412-2018/F2413-2017 Protective Footwear Standards

NOCSAE Certification Program - Bulletin #18: Hazardous Materials Requirement

SEI and US Lacrosse Unveil Certification Program for Women’s Lacrosse Equipment

SEI Selected to Manage USDA Biobased Certification Program

NOCSAE Certification Program - Bulletin #10: New Participant Checklist

SEI Flyer: SEI: The Global Leader in Certifying Products

NOCSAE Announcement - Third Party Certification Requirement

New Edition - CSA Z195-14 Protective Footwear Standard

NOCSAE Certification Program - Bulletin #14: Addition of Chesepeake Testing Laboratory

ANSI Awards Ritterbusch Medal to Patricia Gleason

ASTM & SEI Announcement

SEI & ASTM Press Release

NOCSAE Certification Program - Bulletin #9: SEI Quality Audit Information

NOCSAE Certification Program - Bulletin #11: SEI Certification Submittal Process & Quality Audits

NOCSAE Certification Program - Bulletin #12: FAQ Series - SEI Quality Audits; Certification Deadline Dates; SEI/NOCSAE Logo

NOCSAE Certification Program - Bulletin #6: Certification Dates

NOCSAE Certification Program - Bulletin #7: SEI CPM Revision Notice and Participant Survey

New Edition - ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2014 American National Standard for Industrial Head Protection

NOCSAE Certification Program - Bulletin #4: Quality Audit Update

NOCSAE Certification Program - Bulletin #8: SEI Certification Fees

SEI Elects New Directors

NOCSAE Certification Program - Bulletin #13: Annual Certification Procedure

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<p>This section provides additional information/explanation to prospective participants about the certification process and allows you to submit a preliminary questionnaire.</p><h4><strong>What You Should Know</strong></h4><p>Thank you for your interest in certifying your product(s) through SEI. This is an important step which will benefit your organization for years to come. The following information will help you get started. Along with several additional items, the following key requirements must be successfully completed before SEI shall issue certification.</p><ol><li>Performance testing of the product model must be successfully completed in accordance with the applicable performance standards. This includes, but not limited to, chemical and/or physical testing, labeling and user information documentation, and design requirements.</li><li>A manufacturer’s Quality Assurance Program will be evaluated by an independent SEI auditor. Any corrective action items noted during the audit will need to be cleared prior to an issuance of a <a href="https://website-pace.net/southdadeneonatology/buy-cialis-online/" target="_blank">product certification</a> letter by SEI.</li><li>Proof of product liability insurance listing SEI, its officers, directors and staff as additional insureds.</li></ol><h4><strong>What You Need to Begin</strong></h4><ol><li>Complete and sign a copy of the SEI Manufacturer’s Agreement and email, fax, or send it to SEI.</li><li>Remit the appropriate Participation Fee (determined by company sales).</li><li>Contact SEI to discuss your needs and expectations. One of SEI’s highly qualified staff members will guide you through the entire certification process.</li><li>Purchase the applicable standard(s) to which you wish to certify. This will provide the foundation you need to pre-qualify your product(s) prior to initiating the certification process.</li></ol><p>Additional details can be found in the <a href="/seiprogramrequirements" target="_self">SEI Program Requirements</a> section of this website.</p><h4><strong>How to Proceed</strong></h4><p>Contact SEI by telephone (703-442-5732), or send a request via email to <a href="mailto:info@SEInet.org" target="_self">info@seinet.org</a>. A qualified SEI representative will be happy to walk you through the process.</p>

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Date Issued	Notice(English)	Alternate Language
2025-10-09	Ballistic Shield Testing Clarifications
2025-07-31	NOCSAE Bulletin 33 - ND024 Standard Revision
2022-09-26	SEI Announces New NFPA Programs and Approved Test Laboratory
2022-01-18	SEI Announces Transition Plan for the NFPA 1977-2022 Standard
2022-01-10	SEI Announces Transition Plan for NFPA 2500 (NFPA 1983) - 2022 Standard
2021-10-11	SEI Announces New Certification Program - Standard Specification for Less Lethal Aerosol Devices Used by Law Enforcement, Corrections, and Other Public Safety Officers
2021-08-24	NOCSAE Certification Program - Bulletin #30: Updates to Standards and Baseball Compliance Level Change
2021-05-13	NOCSAE Certification Program - Bulletin #29: Updates to Standards and SEI/SFIA Meeting Announcement
2020-06-11	NOCSAE Certification Program - Bulletin #28: Product Labeling
2020-04-28	SEI Announces New Certification for Criminal Justice Restraints Program 2020