German GS certification standard explanation

The meaning of GS is German "geprufte sicherheit" (safety certified), and also "germany safety" (German safety).

GS certification is a voluntary certification based on the German Product Safety Act (gpgs) and tested in accordance with the European Union's unified standard en or German industrial standards. It is a German safety certification mark recognized in the European market.

German GS certification is a voluntary safety certification in Germany, but this certification is highly valued by German consumers.

What exactly is GS certification?

About GS certification

· The GS mark applies only to finished products, not to parts and semi-finished products.

· The GS mark is a voluntary mark, but the GS mark is widely recognized as a product safety mark in Germany and all German-speaking countries.

GS certification requires a third-party organization authorized by ZLS to evaluate the safety of products according to European standards, and also needs to comply with the requirements of the German ProdSG Act to evaluate some chemical indicators, such as PAHs, LFGB, etc.

The GS mark indicates that the safety of the product has been tested by a credible independent agency.

The GS mark, although not required by law, does make the manufacturer subject to strict German (European) product safety laws when the product fails and causes an accident. Therefore, the GS logo is a powerful marketing tool that can enhance customer confidence and desire to buy.

Although GS is a German standard, most countries in Europe agree. And meet the GS certification at the same time, the product will also meet the requirements of the European Community's CE mark. Unlike CE, there is no legal requirement for the GS mark, but since safety awareness has penetrated into ordinary consumers, an electrical appliance with the GS mark may be more competitive in the market than ordinary products.

What is the role of GS certification?

GS, as a mark of product safety and reliable quality, is more widely recognized by consumers in Germany and the EU;

Minimize the manufacturer's liability risk in terms of product quality;

Increase the confidence of producers in product quality, safety, compliance with legal requirements;

GS certified product range

Household appliances, such as vacuum cleaners, washing machines, air purifiers, electric kettles, kitchen utensils, etc.;

household machinery;

sporting goods;

Household electronic equipment, such as audio-visual equipment;

Electrical and electronic office equipment, such as copiers, fax machines, shredders, computers, printers, etc.;

Industrial machinery, experimental measuring equipment;

Other safety-related products such as bicycles, helmets, ladders, furniture, etc.

Information required for certification

1. Fill in the application form;

2. Sign the general agreement;

3. Materials required for safety assessment: the CB certificate and report of the product can be provided, which must include the Group Difference in Europe; or information required for safety assessment: product instruction manual (including safety warnings, maintenance instructions, accessories) Installation steps, etc.), parts list (according to relevant standards, provide key safety parts information used in the product. Parts information may include manufacturer, model, parameters, certification information, and parts requirements It is necessary to consider the requirements of component standards and final product standards), circuit diagram and layout, product structure diagram, specifications of transformers and other components;

4. Parts in contact with food (if any): Please provide the food hygiene license document issued by the authoritative agency for the accessible black materials (plastic, coating, etc.), or require relevant test evaluation (PAH);

5. Nameplate (in German, GS Logo of the correct size is required.);

6. Electromagnetic compatibility assessment report (EMC) and factory declaration of conformity (DOC);

7. German manual;

8. Samples during delivery to complete structural review, type test or ergonomic test evaluation;

9. For applicable product categories, noise and EN50332 evaluation reports are required;

10. For applicable product categories, evaluation reports of DMF and EMF are required;

GS certification application process

1. Through the first meeting, the testing agency or agency will explain the specific certification procedures and relevant standards to the applicant's product engineer, and provide the required documents and forms;

2. The applicant shall submit the documents that meet the requirements. For electrical products, the final assembly drawing, electrical schematic diagram, bill of materials, product usage or installation instructions, and differences between series models shall be submitted;

3. Technical meeting: After the testing agency has checked the applicant's documents, a technical meeting will be arranged with the applicant's technicians;

4. Sample testing: The testing will be carried out in accordance with the applicable standards and can be carried out in the manufacturer's laboratory or any laboratory of the inspection agency located in each country;

5. Factory inspection: GS certification requires that the production site be inspected for safety-related procedures;

6. Issue GS certificate;

Emphasize to consumers the obligations of producers regarding product quality and safety;

The quality and safety of products bearing the GS logo exceeds the level required by law, and the safety is higher.

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