YOUR TRUSTED CERTIFICATION SOLUTION
IAPMO R&T is the leading product certification body in North America with the most recognizable certification mark – the cUPC®. We help companies quickly get their products to market via an expeditious, yet thorough process, and provide exceptional customer service along the way
Plumbing
IAPMO and IAPMO R&T have been certifying plumbing products for compliance with standards governing their use since the 1940s.
Mechanical
IAPMO and IAPMO R&T have been bringing decades-strong expertise to the certification of mechanical products to the requirements of the Uniform Mechanical Code® (UMC®) since its first publication in 1967.
Water Systems
IAPMO’s Water Systems Certification Program offers the utmost confidence that products have been tested and certified to the applicable standards.
Swimming Pool Systems and Components
IAPMO R&T handles both plumbing and electrical aspects of certifying swimming pool products to the standards and Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code®.
Manufactured Homes and RVs
Trailers and recreational vehicles must meet standards ensuring safe living conditions for the occupants. IAPMO R&T authored numerous standards governing water-conveying products used in manufactured homes and RVs.
R&T UPDATES
LATEST NEWS
Shirley Dewi Promoted to Executive Vice President of IAPMO R&T
IAPMO® is pleased to announce that Shirley Dewi has been promoted to executive vice president of IAPMO R&T, where she will provide strategic leadership and oversight for the organization’s certification and compliance operations, including Product Certification, the Systems Certification Body (SCB) and Continuous Compliance.
IAPMO R&T Expands Testing Options for Manufacturers Through Recognized Mexico Laboratory
IAPMO R&T is pleased to announce that its Monterrey-based IAPMO Mexico laboratory is now a recognized testing facility for American cUPC standards. This expanded scope allows the lab to support certification to multiple American standards, including NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 for lead content compliance.
New Canadian Energy Efficiency Requirements for Faucets and Showerheads Take Effect July 1, 2026
IAPMO is pleased to announce its SCC accreditation for Canada’s Energy Efficiency Verification program and is ready to help manufacturers meet new efficiency requirements for certain plumbing products entering the Canadian market.