Our Mission

Quality. Technical Integrity. Performance.

Do you want your certification to mean something? Can your customers trust that your products will perform under the toughest conditions?

FM Approvals is an international leader in third-party testing and certification services. We test property loss prevention products and services—for use in commercial and industrial facilities—to verify they meet rigorous loss prevention standards of quality, technical integrity and performance. How? By employing a worldwide certification process that’s backed by scientific research and testing, and over a century of experience.

The FM APPROVED mark is recognized and respected worldwide. Our certification instills confidence and commands respect in your marketplace.

Mission Statement

FM Approvals certifies products and services with a unique focus on:

Objectively testing property loss prevention products and services and certifying those that meet rigorous loss prevention standards.
Encouraging the development and use of FM Approved products and services that improve and advance property loss prevention practices.

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More About FM Approvals

A worldwide presence and globally accepted certification mark enable FM Approvals to offer manufacturers a single source for certification and direct access to global markets.

History
FM Approvals’ rich history of loss prevention testing spans over a century. Our impressive timeline highlights turning points throughout the years.
Leadership
Our leadership team has over 400 years of experience in product testing and certification, as well as property loss prevention.
Testing and Facilities
FM Approvals rigorously tests products at the FM Global Research Campus, home to state-of-the-art facilities and laboratories. Each laboratory focuses on a unique aspect of property loss prevention.