SCA CERTIFIED
EQUIPMENT
SCA Certified Commercial Espresso Machines are designed to meet rigorous standards for espresso quality, temperature stability, consistency, and overall performance. These machines have undergone comprehensive testing to verify their ability to deliver reliable results in professional coffee environments. SCA certification is also a requirement for equipment used in the prestigious World Barista Championship, where only certified machines are approved for use. The following models have successfully passed SCA testing and met the certification requirements for commercial espresso equipment.
SCA Certified Commercial Equipment
FEATURED MACHINE
Barista Attitude Storm
The 2026-2027 Official Espresso Machine of the World Barista Championship.
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Certified 2026
Barista Attitude Storm
Features: Multi-boiler system. Intuitive and complete touch-screen -
Certified 2026
Rancilio Specialty RS1
Features: Advanced Temperature Profiling, pre/post-infusion, multi-boiler system
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Certified 2026
Gruppo Cimbali LaCimbaliM200
Features: Adjustable Turbosteam, height adjustment, independent adjustable boiler system
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Certified 2026
Faema President Gti
Features: Customizable design, ergonomic filter holders, three-button touchscreen
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Certified 2026
Faema E71E
Features: Patented Faema GTI heating system, range steam lever, Electromechanical pushbutton panel
The SCA Certified Equipment Program
Developed by coffee science experts and professional tasters, this program evaluates equipment designed for in-home use to determine whether it meets the SCA's established standards for coffee quality. These standards are grounded in decades of industry research led by the SCA and the Coffee Brewing Center.
Only equipment that is fully evaluated at our third-party testing centre (ECBC.COFFEE) is considered for certification.
The certified equipment process
An active SCA Company Membership is required to begin. If you are not yet a member, you will need to join before submitting equipment. Learn more about SCA Membership.
Before starting, log in to the Membership Portal and review the current Equipment Standards on the Resources page.
Submit prototype or production models
You can submit a prototype to receive technical feedback during development, or a production model for certification.
Receive a detailed test report
All equipment is tested against SCA brewing and performance standards. Every submission receives a detailed test report within approximately two weeks, regardless of the outcome.
Achieve certification and recognition
Equipment that passes and enter into a certification agreement are recognized as SCA Certified Equipment and listed on the SCA website.
Certification includes a three-year licensing period and allows use of the SCA Certified mark on approved packaging and marketing materials.
Use certification and branding
Review Certification fee
USD $5,000 annual licensing fee (3-year term)
Questions about the Program?
For questions about the SCA Certified Equipment Program, contact the SCA team for assistance with submissions, testing procedures, or certification details.