Euralarm is pleased to announce the launch of the first European Fire Detection Forum, a conference dedicated to the future of fire detection and electronic fire safety in Europe. The event will take place on 2 December 2026 in Cologne,…
Euralarm publishes White Paper on Fire Safety in a connected world
Zug, Switzerland, June 2026 – The European fire safety industry is at a turning point. Digitalisation, remote connectivity, and cybersecurity are converging to redefine how buildings are protected and maintained. Euralarm’s new White Paper on fire safety in a connected…
Euralarm publishes new guidance on using fire detection and alarm systems for lockdown
Zug, Switzerland, May 2026 – Euralarm has published a new guidance document on the use of Fire Detection and Alarm (FD&A) systems to support lockdown and invacuation procedures, marking an important step forward in the evolution of multi-hazard safety strategies…
New Euralarm Position Paper on EU Battery Regulation
Euralarm has published an updated position paper on Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, providing guidance to Market Surveillance Authorities and industry stakeholders on how batteries used in fire, life safety and security systems should be classified under the new EU Battery Regulation.…
New CPR comes into force – no immediate changes for CE marking and EU declaration of conformity
The revised EU Construction Products Regulation (EU CPR 2024/3110) officially came into force on January 7, 2025, bringing updates to the regulatory framework for construction products. However, despite its adoption, nothing will change in the short term for CE marking…
Euralarm organises webinar on attracting and retaining talent
The fire safety and security industry is facing a talent shortage, as many experienced professionals are retiring and fewer young people are entering the field. This is a challenge, but also anopportunity, for our industry to attract and retain the…
New Vice-Chair Euralarm Extinguishing Section
The delegates of Euralarm’s Extinguishing Section have elected Gerd Hülsen as Vice-Chair of the section. He follows in the footsteps of Torbjørn Laursen. Alan Elder, Chair of the Extinguishing Section, stated, “I’d like to thank Torbjørn for his efforts as…
New EFSG common application form reduces time-to-market for fire detection products
EFSG, an association of European certification bodies operating in the fire and security sectors, and Euralarm’s Task Force EFSG have been working closely together on a common application form for EFSG certification. The form was published recently and can be…
Euralarm releases updated version of guidance document on the periodic testing of transportable gas containers used in fixed fire extinguishing systems
The Extinguishing Section of Euralarm has published an updated version of the guidance document on the important aspects relating to the periodic inspection of containers used in fixed gaseous fire extinguishing systems. The guidance note is intended to identify some…
Positive vote on EN 50710 opens the doors to the provision of secure remote services
Euralarm’s Services Section reports an important step forward for service providers and end-users of remote services: the very positive vote on the EN 50710, Requirements for the provision of secure remote services for fire safety systems and security systems. The…
The Open Security & Safety Alliance joins Euralarm
The Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA), an industry body comprising stakeholders from all facets of the security, safety and building automation space, today announced it has joined Euralarm, the association of European manufacturers, installers and service providers from the…
Euralarm organises online industry webinar on gaseous fire extinguishing systems
October 2020 – Following its General Assembly Euralarm will organise an industry webinar that will run from 16:00 – 16:50 (CET) on October 29, 2020. The webinar is intended to look at the key regulations and standards that affect gaseous…
Kiwa first associate member Euralarm
Euralarm has welcomed its first associate member: Kiwa, a trusted and proven partner in the field of fire safety and security. The autonomous global company is specialized in testing, inspection, certification, training and consultancy services. With these services, Kiwa contributes…
Euralarm: adopt Date of Withdrawal as effective implementation date of standards
Euralarm released a Communiqué with recommendations on updating national Codes (like a Building Code, Fire Code, etc.) when new Standards become available. The development of new or revised standards follows a certain process that is finalised with the ratification of…
Euralarm publishes Priorities and Challenges 2019-2024
Euralarm, the association representing the fire safety and security industry, has presented its Priorities and Challenges 2019-2024. ‘Working together for a safer and more secure future’ is the name of the document that describes areas of cooperation to achieve a…
Electronic Fire and Security Industry Symposium from Euralarm – 2018 topics announced
In 2018 the newest edition of the Euralarm Symposium will take place in Bucharest on June 4th. In five years, the conference has established itself as the most important event on significant market developments of innovative, legislative, regulatory and standardisation…
EUSAS and Euralarm organise Conference on Fire Safety and Security in the Aviation Sector
In 2018, EUSAS and Euralarm will organise the second edition of the EUSAS-Euralarm Conference. Next year’s topic will be ‘Fire Safety and Security in the Aviation Sector’. The event will be hosted by Airbus and will take place at the…