Alan Palmer

Alan Palmer is a UK-based compliance specialist with extensive experience in international product approvals across multiple markets and certification schemes. He founded APCX to offer independent, senior-level advisory that clients can rely on without the complexity or cost of a larger consultancy.

Alan has practical, hands-on experience with the following certification schemes and market entry requirements:

• UKCA – UK market entry requirements
• CE – EU and associated countries' market entry requirements
• CCC – People's Republic of China market entry requirements
• UL/ULC / FM – Third-party product certification
• LPCB/BRE – Third-party product certification
• BSI Kitemark – Third-party product certification
• Intertek TickMark – Third-party product certification
• CN-BOP – Poland certificate of admittance
• GOST – Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)

Alan's approach is diligent and straightforward. Clients receive honest, experienced guidance — and direct access to that experience at every stage of an engagement.

Alan holds a 5-year Chinese business visa and full passport, enabling him to support clients with in-country visits and on-site work in China.

Languages

• English (native)
• Chinese (HSK4)
• French (C1)
• German (B2)