About Us

In 1933, Norges Elektriske Materiellkontroll was established as a foundation for mandatory safety testing and national approval of electrical equipment in Norway.

VisionNemko makes the world a safer place

MissionNemko ensures the safety, security and sustainability of products and systems, by providing third-party assurance and global market access solutions

ValuesWe… • Deliver a great customer experience• Promote continuous learning and development• Care for people and the environment• Demonstrate integrity and deliver quality

We expanded rapidly to newareas, such as testing of radio interference requirements. It didn’t take long for us to become a trusted name in Scandinavia. We became known as Nemko.In the last 20 years, we’ve recognised the immense opportunities for growth, both in scope of service and in expanding our presence beyond Scandinavia.

In 1990 we became an independent, self-owned foundation, with a supervising council of representatives from different interest groups, including industry and trade organisations, consumer associations and utilities. The foundation established and became the sole owner of Nemko AS, the central operating company responsible for the Nemko Group.Today,

Nemko offers testing, inspection and certification services concerning products and systems on a worldwide basis. Our global network of experts and partners in Asia, North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa helps customers comply with an increasingly complex set of requirements in more than 150 countries.We are proud to serve our customers in a reliable, efficient and open manner, providing local presence coupled with global knowledge.