European Door and Shutter Federation

The European Door & Shutter Federation (EDSF) was initiated in the late 1980s by members of existing national door and shutter manufacturing associations in France, Germany and UK who were, at that time, monitoring on behalf of their association members the drafting of proposed harmonised test methods for fire resistance. EDSF has now expanded its membership and its presence in Europe, now covering issues relating to general door standards as well as fire resistance. 

Individual companies cannot become members – only national associations can be federated. However, in countries where a national association does not exist, EDSF encourages liaison membership at reduced fees to allow promotion of the benefits of collective manufacturer discussions to fellow companies in order to promote the initiation of national associations.
More than 1000 door companies, including most of the major European manufacturers, are members of federated associations.

Harmonisation will not go away. It is important that all countries follow the same principles for both testing and conformity. EDSF is well recognised by the European Commission and is expanding its role to ensure that product conformity is carried out in an equivalent manner in each Member State. To this end, EDSF has been awarded liaison membership to the Group of Notified Bodies in the Fire and Door Sectors.

Membership enquires from prospective associations and liaison companies will be welcomed by the Secretariat. Trade related enquires from parties such as architects, consultants, national building officers, building contractors and others will also be handled by the Secretariat. 

Would you like to know more, please read our Frequently Asked Questions section or contact us directly.