(Sharecast News) - Hydrogen power generation technology company AFC Energy announced the reception of its first independent attestation of conformity certificate for a CE mark on Monday, from German certification agency TÜV SÜD for its 30kW H-Power S Series generator.

The AIM-traded firm said TÜV SÜD's attestation of conformity validates a product's compliance with all applicable directives and standards necessary for the issue of the CE mark.

It said such a certification was essential for commercial product sales into the European, UK, and other international markets that recognise CE marks.

"AFC Energy's first CE mark attestation of conformity reinforces the significant progress made by the company in recent years in bringing to market a compliant and viable product in the form of our 30kW H-Power generator," said chief executive officer Adam Bond.

"Our customers and partners demand the highest of product standards and today's announcement demonstrates our ability to meet the demanding requirements from the world's leading independent certification agencies."

At 1221 GMT, shares in AFC Energy were up 2.26% at 16.16p.

Reporting by Josh White for Sharecast.com.