Standards and Specifications
ISO Facility Quality Standards
Halco is committed to maintaining and continuously improving quality in our operations and in projects managed on behalf of our customers. Customer requirements are an essential part of our quality improvement process. Halco’s quality processes meet ISO9001 & ISO13485 requirements and the specific needs of our OEM manufacturing customers.
HALCO is certified to ISO 9001 (2015) and ISO 13485 (2016). Request a copy of our Quality Certificate HERE
Halco Quality Mission
To be the world’s leading supplier of Reclosable Fasteners with a focus on:
- Quality in every department of the company.
- A culture of continuous improvement.
- Always meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Be world class in innovation and product development.
Halco Quality Commitment
Our commitment to quality includes:
- To maintain compliant quality systems.
- A commitment to our staff, customers and suppliers.
- An environmental responsibility.
- Good ethical business practice.
Textile & Material standards
Safety & Flammability
- UL 94 V-2 vertical burn flammability
- CAL TB 117 flammability
- NFPA 1971-2018 (firefighter protective clothing)
- NFPA 1977-2022 (wildland firefighting protective clothing)
- NFPA 1951-2020 (technical rescue protective clothing)
Environmental & safety compliance
- REACH (chemical regulation)
- ROHS (hazardous substances)
- OEKO-TEX (textile safety)
- California Proposition 65 (chemical exposure warnings)
- Global Recycled Standard (standard for recycled materials)
Automotive Industry Standards & Specifications
flammability & safety
- FMVSS302 flammability
- Hyundai-Kia MS 300-08 (flammability resistance of interior materials)
- Daimler Chrysler PF-8543 (fire retardant hook and look fasteners)
material emissions & Quality
- Nissan Engineering Standard NES M0403 (VOC emissions from cabin parts)
- Nissan Engineering Standard NES M0161 (fogging of interior materials)
OEM Specifications
- GM 3618M/GMW17556 Type II (hook and loop reclosable fastening systems)
- GM W15015 (elastic and non-elastic cords, straps and bindings)
- FORD WSB-M15 P35-A3 (thermoplastic positive locking trim fasteners)
- FORD WSS-M15P32-D (enclosed luggage compartment trim assemblies)
- Fiat Chrysler MS-JE-9-9 (material composition and performance requirements)
Other Industry Standards & Specifications
Aerospace & Defense
- FAR 25.853 (flammability)
- Mil-Spec A-A-55126C (military performance and durability standards)
Medical & Healthcare
- ISO 10993-5 cytotoxicity (medical biocompatibility)
- ISO 7 (cleanroom performance standards)
data centers / building air plenums
- UL 2043 (flammability resistance in air plenums)
- NEC 300.22 C and D standards (flammability of wiring in plenums and near IT equipment)