ESSA White Paper
We invite you to review our list of ESSA White Paper. The White Paper include in depth background information on secure storage products and standards. ESSA White Paper are an ESSA member-only benefit. The members receive approx. three new White Paper per year.
June 2026
Country Information Sheet - France
The French market for safes, ATM safes and cabinets is unique in some ways. There are own classes for ATM safe security, subsidiaries for tobacco shops etc.
The Information sheet gives an overview of the French laws and market, it is exclusively available for ESSA members.
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March 2026
Country Information Sheet - Germany
The information sheet shows all the facts on secure storage units in Germany on two pages.From the firearm law to storage of narcotics in hospitals and pharmacies, cash storage as well as the insurance rules and the VDMA 24992.
February 2026
Country Information Sheet - South Africa
With over 64 million people and a land area larger than France, Italy, and Germany combined, South Africa is one of Africa’s most significant markets.The Information sheet gives an overview of the South African Standards and market, it is exclusively available for ESSA members.
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January 2026
Protection against Core Drill Attacks
Several heist occured in the past on strongrooms with a core drill used as a main tool. This White Paper gives a general background on a protection against these attacks from alarm systems to the core drill protection requirements of EN 1143-1 ("CD option") as well as the different tests performed on safes, strongrooms as well as strongroom doors.
October 2025
Country Information Sheet - Spain
Spain has the highest storage laws for weapons and ATMs in Europe, additionally own secure storage standards for instance on deposit lockers are applied in the country.The Information sheet gives an overview of the market, it is exclusively available for ESSA members.
September 2025
Country Information Sheet - China
From burglary classifications and safe locks to fire resistance - China has their own standards for secure storage units.The Information sheet gives an overview of the market, it is exclusively available for ESSA members.
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August 2025
Country Information Sheet - UK
The UK is one of the most complicated markets when it comes to secure storage. There are several side approvals not used in any other country and laws and even own standards.The Information sheet gives an overview of the market, it is exclusively available for ESSA members.
July 2025
In-Depth Analysis of Strongroom Security
Strongrooms, also known as vaults, are essential for banks and companies seeking high-level protection against burglaries. This White Paper is intended for security consultants who are planning new or assessing the security of existing strongrooms of EN 1143-1, UL 608 and other standards.
April 2025
Firearm Storage Laws in Europe
Even though the European market is harmonized, for storing weapons a harmonization does not exist. This White Paper gives an overview of the weapon storage laws of 27 European countries and summarizes advantages and disadvantages of different possibilities.