The completely new office building for the EMA (European Medicines Agency) was recently completed on the South Axis in Amsterdam. This complex, including various conference rooms, was developed by the State Property Company on behalf of the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport. The international EMA was formerly based in London, but has chosen to resettle in Amsterdam. The EMA employs approximately 900 people of around 30 nationalities. Every year the EMA receives more than 36,000 visitors and organizes 500 to 600 meetings and congresses. The EMA is responsible for the quality and safety of new medicines for humans and animals authorised on the European market.

  

Accessible is the norm
The Government Buildings Agency uses the ITS standard as one of the starting points in the design of their real estate. The Integrated Accessibility Standard (ITS) for the built environment is an important tool for assessing and optimising physical accessibility. It is important and also laid down in the new Environment Act that everyone should be able to use buildings, the surroundings, public transport and products. So also for people with disabilities.

Artitec ITS certified
The construction industry had a strong need for clarity in the building process about the requirements for accessibility for new buildings and existing objects. The ITS quality mark is also recognised by the Elke(in) foundation, the umbrella organisation of people with a physical disability, mental disability or chronic illness. The ITS has also been approved by the International WELL Building Institute as the equivalent of the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) design guidelines.

A number of Artitec's products have been tested in accordance with the 3B tests and have been awarded an ITS seal of approval (certificate no. 3B-442-014):

-Proline ITS, model Boda on rosette (also EN1906 Class 4 and EN1634-2) 

-Proline ITS, model Chase on rosette (also EN1906 Class 4 and EN1634-2)

-Door handle PH60 ΓΈ25mm Length 300mm and 650mm

If you would like more information about ITS and our certified products, please contact us.