About RASOO

Your trusted partner for industrial product certification and international compliance

Certification & Compliance Consulting

RASOO Certification & Compliance Consulting is a professional technical consulting firm specializing in industrial product certification, international compliance, and quality system implementation.

Our experts have rich experience in the valve, pipeline, petrochemical, and pressure equipment industries, supporting manufacturers worldwide in achieving various international certifications including ISO, API, EN, CE, ASME, and more.

With operations spanning Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America, RASOO bridges global standards and your factory's engineering capabilities — ensuring that your valves meet all international performance, safety, and durability requirements.

Our Mission

To help valve manufacturers around the world achieve global market access through professional certification consulting and technical support.

Global Presence

Operations in Asia (China), Europe (UK), and North America (USA)

Multi-Certification

ISO, API, EN, CE, ASME certifications expertise

Industry Expertise

Valve, pipeline, petrochemical & pressure equipment

Authorized Partner

Partnership with multiple ISO 10497 certification bodies

ISO 10497 Overview

Fire Type Testing for Industrial Valves

ISO 10497:2010 — Testing of Valves — Fire Type-Testing Requirements

This international standard specifies the procedures to determine the performance of valves under fire conditions. It evaluates a valve's ability to maintain pressure-tightness and operational integrity when exposed to high-temperature flame and subsequent cooling.

Applicable Valve Types:

Ball valves Gate valves Check valves Butterfly valves Plug valves Other valves used in flammable or hazardous fluid systems

Main Test Parameters:

Fire exposure duration
Flame temperature curve (750°C to 1000°C)
Internal/external leakage limits
Post-fire operability
Cooling and pressure test

A valve passing ISO 10497 demonstrates fire-safe integrity, which is mandatory for oil & gas, chemical, refinery, LNG, and offshore industries.

Our Services

RASOO ISO 10497 Certification Consulting Services — End-to-end consulting solution

1

Gap Assessment & Technical Feasibility

  • Review valve design drawings and materials
  • Analyze compliance gaps vs. ISO 10497 requirements
  • Report on potential design enhancements needed for fire testing success
2

Engineering Optimization Support

  • Recommend suitable metal seat or fire-safe soft seat designs
  • Evaluate sealing materials, gaskets, and body joint structures
  • Optimize design to improve resistance under fire temperature curves
3

Testing Preparation & Laboratory Coordination

  • Select accredited international or regional laboratories
  • Support sample preparation, marking, and documentation
  • Oversee test implementation according to ISO 10497 procedures
  • Provide test witnessing and data verification as required
4

Report & Certification Assistance

  • Review test report drafts for technical accuracy
  • Communicate with test labs and issuing bodies
  • Support certificate issuance process
  • Translate and standardize documentation for global market submission
5

Training & Continuous Compliance

  • On-site or online training for engineering and QA teams
  • Guidance for design renewal when product materials or structures change
  • Annual audit and revalidation plan to maintain long-term compliance
6

Complete Project Management

  • Initial consultation and project assessment
  • Full project coordination from concept to certification
  • Technical documentation and regulatory support
  • Re-certification updates and ongoing technical assistance

Why Choose RASOO

Your competitive advantage in global valve certification

Global Testing Network

Partnerships with ISO 10497-accredited test laboratories across Asia, Europe, and the U.S.

Industry Experts

Senior consultants with >15 years of fire-safe valve testing & certification experience

Efficiency Focused

Comprehensive project management to shorten testing lead time and avoid retest risks

Cost Optimization

Smart sample planning reduces redundant product tests, saving time and money

One-stop Solution

From concept to certification, RASOO handles technical, documentation, and testing coordination

Continuous Compliance Support

RASOO keeps you updated with API, ISO, and EN fire test standard revisions

Typical Clients

We serve industry leaders across the global valve and fluid control sector

Valve Manufacturers & OEM Suppliers

Supporting manufacturers in achieving fire-safe certifications for their valve product lines.

Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC)

Providing certification guidance for EPC companies managing large-scale industrial projects.

Oil & Gas Equipment Providers

Ensuring fire-safe compliance for equipment used in oil & gas exploration and production.

Petrochemical & LNG Plant Suppliers

Supporting suppliers serving the petrochemical and liquefied natural gas industries.

Industrial Fluid Control Solution Integrators

Assisting system integrators with comprehensive certification for fluid control solutions.

Global Industrial End Users

Partnering with end users requiring certified valve products for critical applications.

Service Workflow

Our streamlined process ensures efficient certification achievement

Initial Consultation

Project assessment and quotation — understanding your specific certification needs and goals.

1

Gap Analysis

Identify non-conformities — comprehensive review of current designs against ISO 10497 requirements.

2

Engineering Optimization

Design improvement guidance — expert recommendations for fire-safe design enhancements.

3

Testing Coordination

Fire test sample preparation and execution — coordinating with accredited laboratories worldwide.

4

Certification Support

Review test reports & issue support — ensuring accurate documentation and successful certification.

5

Ongoing Compliance

Technical training & re-certification updates — maintaining long-term compliance and market access.

6

Global Recognition & Market Acceptance

Valves certified to ISO 10497 standards through RASOO-supported projects have been accepted by leading industry players

Shell
Chevron
PetroChina
SABIC
ExxonMobil

And other top industrial clients, EPC contractors, and end users in Europe, the Middle East, and North America

Global Coverage

RASOO's business scope spans across all major continents and regions

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Asia

48 Countries
China, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, Indonesia, Timor-Leste, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Israel, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, UAE, Oman, Yemen, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Cyprus
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Europe

44 Countries + 2 Regions
Finland, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Denmark, Faroe Islands, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Belarus, Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Monaco, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, North Macedonia, Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, Greece, Italy, Malta, Vatican, San Marino, Spain, Portugal, Andorra, Gibraltar
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Africa

54 Countries + 7 Regions
Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, Djibouti, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Seychelles, Chad, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, São Tomé and Príncipe, Mauritania, Senegal, Gambia, Mali, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Niger, Nigeria, Zambia, Angola, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Comoros, Mauritius
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North America

23 Countries + 17 Regions
Canada, United States, Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Bahamas, Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Dominica, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago
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South America

12 Countries + 2 Regions
Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay
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Oceania

16 Countries + 8 Regions
Australia, New Zealand, Palau, Federated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Fiji, Tuvalu, Samoa, Tonga, Cook Islands, Niue

Contact Us

Get in touch with our global offices for ISO 10497 certification consulting

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Asia Regional Office

China

Europe Regional Office

United Kingdom

North America Regional Office

United States

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