mechanism

(1) German Certification Agency: TUV RHEINLAND, TUV SUD (TUV South Germany Group, also known as TUV PS, VDE, etc.) are generally well-known GS issuing agencies in Germany, which are directly recognized by Germany.

(2) Other certification bodies: Usually other GS issuing agencies in Europe cooperating with Germany are Eurofins, IMQ, SGS, ITS and so on.

Range

1. Household appliances, such as refrigerators, washing machines, kitchen utensils, etc.

2. Household machinery.

3. Sports goods.

4. Household electronic equipment, such as audio-visual equipment.

5. Electrical and electronic office equipment, such as photocopiers, fax machines, shredders, computers, printers, etc.

6. Industrial machinery and experimental measuring equipment.

7. Other safety-related products such as bicycles, helmet, climbing ladders, furniture, etc.

Introduction to German GS Certification

GS means "Geprufte Sicherheit" (security has been certified) in German and "German Safety" (German security). GS certification is a voluntary certification based on the German Product Safety Act (SGS) and tested according to the EU unified standard EN or the German industrial standard DIN. It is a recognized German safety certification mark in the European market.

The GS certification mark indicates that the safety of the product has been tested by an independent agency with credibility. GS certification mark, although not mandatory by law, can make manufacturers subject to strict German (European) product safety law when the product fails and causes accidents. Therefore, GS certification mark is a powerful market tool, which can enhance customer confidence and purchase desire. Although GS is a German standard, most European countries agree with it. Besides meeting the GS certification, the product will also meet the requirements of the CE logo of the European Community. Unlike CE, GS certification marks have no legal compulsory requirements, but because safety awareness has penetrated into ordinary consumers, a device with GS certification marks may have greater competitiveness in the market than ordinary products.

Products that can apply for GS certification:

Household appliances, such as refrigerators, washing machines, kitchen utensils, etc.

Household machinery.

Sports goods.

Household electronic equipment, such as audio-visual equipment.

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

Industrial machinery, experimental measuring equipment.

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

The standard used in GS certification is the corresponding EN safety standard of EU.

GS certification is more stringent than CE certification of low voltage safety (LVD certification), with factory inspection and annual inspection, while CE-LVD does not need factory inspection and annual inspection.

Who can issue GS certificate?

(1) German Certification Agency: TUV RHEINLAND, TUV PRODUCT SERVICES, VDE and so on are generally well-known GS issuing institutions in Germany, which are directly recognized by Germany.

(2) Other certification bodies: Generally, KEMA, ITS, NEMKO and DEMKO are the other GS certification bodies cooperating with Germany in Europe.

Technological process

1) First meeting: Through the first meeting, the testing agency or agent will explain the specific procedures and standards of certification to the applicant's product engineer, and provide the required documentation form.

2) Application: The applicant submits the required documents. For electrical products, it is necessary to submit the general assembly drawing, electrical schematic diagram, material list, product use or installation instructions, and the difference between series models.

3) Technical meeting: After the testing institution has checked the applicant's documents, it will arrange technical meeting with the applicant's technicians.

4) Sample testing: The testing will be conducted in accordance with applicable standards and can be carried out in the manufacturer's laboratory or in any laboratory of an inspection institution stationed in a country.

5) Inspection of factories: GS certification requires safety-related procedural inspections of production sites.

6) issue GS certificate.

Requirement

1. Quality Management

1.1 Is there a product quality management organization independent of production and the name of the person in charge?

1.2 Are training plans for all kinds of personnel, especially for key technicians, formulated and implemented? What is the personnel appraisal system?

1.3 The proportion of quality management personnel to production personnel.

1.4 Are there production records for key processes of products, product packaging numbers, if not, quality problems, how to find out the products with problems?

1.5 Whether warehouse management and production operators have carried out relevant inspection:

1.5.1 Raw Material 1.5.2 Production Process 1.5.3 Finished Products

1.6 Who is responsible for the quality check?

1.7 Whether to hold quality analysis meetings regularly, deal with quality problems in time, and do a good job of feedback.

2. Production Line of Certified Products

2.1 The production flow chart and quality control point chart of certified products and the production system are clearly stipulated.

2.2 The equipment, instruments and quantities on the production line have no maintenance system, regular inspection system and records.

2.3 Have the key production equipment, process equipment and test equipment, and provide the relevant list of accuracy.

3. Raw materials, purchased parts and components

3.1 Provide catalogues of key components and materials.

3.2 Explain how to ensure the quality of raw materials, purchased parts and components (whether there are parts and raw materials inspection specifications). Is there a system of usufruct and security?

4, measurement

4.1 Is there a measurement institution?

4.2 Scope of work and personnel profile of metrological institutions (Has it passed the examination of metrological departments?)

4.3 If there is no measurement institution, please indicate which unit is used for measurement.

5. Factory Test Institutions

5.1 List the name of the main test equipment and the manufacturer, and what tests can be carried out with or without certificates of qualification and valid certificates (accuracy and grade).

5.2 Test Environment

6. Technical documents and information

6.1 Product drawings, technical conditions and process documents.

6.2 A test report of the product for certification within half a year.

6.3 Within half a year, the percentage of waste and inferior products found accounted for the total output.

7. Technical Services

7.1 What are the status records and user evaluations?

data

1. Fill in the application form

2. Signing the General Agreement

3. Information needed for security assessment

CB certificates and reports can be provided for the product, which must include group differences in Europe, or information needed for security assessment.

- Instructions for the use of products (including safety warnings, maintenance instructions, installation procedures of accessories, etc.)

- Parts List (Provide information on key safety components used in products according to relevant standards. Parts information may include manufacturer, model, parameters, certification information. Parts requirements need to take into account the requirements of parts standards and final product standards.

- Circuit diagrams and layout

- Structural Chart of Products

- Specification for Transformer and Other Parts

4. Parts in contact with food (if any)

Please provide food hygiene licensing documents issued by authoritative agencies for accessible black materials (plastics, coatings, etc.) or require relevant testing and evaluation (PAH).

5. nameplate (in German, GS logo of correct size is required.)

6. Electromagnetic Compatibility Assessment Report (EMC) and Factory Compliance Statement (DOC)

7. German Instructions

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

9. Evaluation reports of Noise and EN50332 are required if applicable product categories

10. DMF and EMF evaluation reports should be provided for the applicable product categories.

cycle

Generally speaking, the length of time depends on whether the product needs to be modified or the speed at which the manufacturer submits the required product documentation. Generally speaking, the time required is about 6 to 8 weeks.

Cost

The fees include one-time certification fee, factory inspection fee and annual certification fee. The specific number will be determined according to the type of product and the required test. The certification authority will provide you with price reference after receiving the documents required by the applicant. The market policy and credibility of each certification authority are different, and the price will be different.

Effect

1. GS, as a sign of product safety and quality reliability, has been widely recognized by German and EU consumers.

2. Minimizing the responsibility risk of producers in product quality;

3. Enhance manufacturers'confidence in product quality, safety and compliance with legal requirements;

4. Emphasize to consumers the obligations of producers on product quality and safety.

5. The manufacturer can ensure to the end user that the product with GS logo passes the test of the third party testing organization.

6. In many cases, the quality and safety of products labeled with GS exceed the level required by law.

7. GS logo can obtain higher recognition than CE logo, because GS certificate is issued by a third-party testing organization with certain qualifications.

relationship

EC CE Regulation, 1997.1.1. Regulation of "Low Voltage Directive (LVD)". GS already contains all the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive (LVD). Therefore, after obtaining the GS logo, TUV will issue the CE certificate (COC) of LVD, TUV South Deutsche Group and TUV Rheinland's certificate after 1997, which includes the LVD Certificate in the GS certificate. The manufacturer applied for GS and obtained the LVD certificate at the same time.