There is an extensive EMVCodefined level 2 approval process, which requires every EMV kernel to have completed laboratory type approval before they can be used to perform EMV transactions. EMVCo also require this approval to be renewed at defined intervals to retain compliance.
EMV 4.0 Approvals Within the Past Two Years
The following list contains application kernels for which EMVCo has approved the first configuration within the past two years.
EMVCo Terminal Type Approval Level 2 addresses the conformance of the terminal resident application software in whole or in part that supports the required and optional EMV specification functionality.
EMVCo is pleased to announce the following Vendors Application Kernels have received EMVCo Terminal Type Level 2 approval according to EMV 4.0.
489 Approved Kernel Configurations/140 Vendors
The EMVCO site also lists devices which meet the EMV L1 certs.
http://www.emvco.com/approvals.aspx?id=84#S
Level 1 Contact Approved Interface Modules EMVCo Type Approval Level 1 addresses the conformance of Interface Modules (IFM) to the EMV defined set of electrical, mechanical and communication protocol characteristics. EMVCo is pleased to announce the following vendors' interface modules (IFMs) have received EMVCo Terminal Level 1 approval according to EMV 4.0 specifications. For further details regarding these products, including the test result summary, please contact the relevant vendor. You may also contact the EMVCo via communication facility found on this website. Please go to the home page and select "Contact Us" and follow the prompts to submit your query. Please note that an IFM marked with an asterisk (*) has some restrictions. These restrictions are listed on the first page of the LOA. Contact the vendor to retrieve a copy of the LOA. 661 IFM Approvals/242 Vendors