GS certification
GS means "geprufte Sicherheit" (safety certified) in German and "German safety". GS certification is a voluntary certification based on German product safety law (GPGs) and tested in accordance with EU unified standard EN or German industrial standard DIN. It is a recognized German safety certification mark in the European market.
sign
1. GS mark is a safety certification mark issued by TUV, VDE and other institutions authorized by the German Ministry of labor.
GS mark is a safety sign accepted by customers in Europe. Generally, the sales unit price of GS certified products is higher and more popular.
2. EC CE regulation, 1997.1.1 Start control "low voltage command (LVD)". The GS already contains all the requirements of the "Low Voltage Directive (LVD)". Therefore, after obtaining the GS mark, TUV will issue the CE certificate (COC) of LVD of the product for free. TUV South Germany group and TUV Rheinland's certificate after 97 years include the LVD Certificate in the GS certificate. The manufacturer applied for GS and obtained LVD certificate at the same time.
3. GS certification requirements for products and documents: - products shall pass the type test of European safety standards- The product structure shall meet the standard requirements- The instructions (German, English) shall meet the standards- Structure diagram, circuit diagram, parts list and other English documents prepared according to TUV requirements. Product testing will be carried out according to the parameters provided in these documents.
4. GS certification has strict requirements for the factory's quality assurance system, and the factory should be reviewed and inspected annually: - it is required that the factory should establish its own quality assurance system according to ISO9000 system standards when shipping in batches. The factory shall at least have its own quality control system, quality records and other documents and sufficient production and inspection capacity- Before issuing the GS certificate, the new factory shall be reviewed and qualified before issuing the GS certificate- After issuing the certificate, the factory shall be reviewed at least once a year. No matter how many GS marks the factory applies for, the factory only needs one review.
Mechanism
(1) German certification body: generally, the well-known GS certification bodies in Germany include TUV rhenland, TUV SUD (TUV South Germany group in China, also known as TUV PS), VDE, etc., which are directly recognized by Germany.
(2) Other certification bodies: generally, other GS certification bodies cooperating with Germany include Eurofins, IMQ, SGS, its, etc.
Directly licensable organization Eurofins
Eurofins (2 pieces)
Institution that can issue GS certificate: Italy IMQ
Institution that can issue GS certificate: Italy IMQ
Range
1. Household appliances, such as refrigerator, washing machine, kitchen utensils, etc.
2. Household machinery.
3. Sporting goods.
4. Household electronic equipment, such as audio-visual equipment.
5. Electrical and electronic office equipment, such as copier, fax machine, shredder, computer, printer, etc.
6. Industrial machinery, experimental measuring equipment.
7. Other safety related products such as bicycles, helmets, ladders, furniture, etc.
Introduction to GS certification in Germany
GS means "geprufte Sicherheit" (safety certified) in German and "German safety". GS certification is a voluntary certification based on German product safety law (SGS) and tested in accordance with EU unified standard EN or German industrial standard DIN. It is a recognized German safety certification mark in the European market.
The GS certification mark indicates that the use safety of the product has passed the test of a credible independent agency. Although GS certification mark is not mandatory by law, it can indeed make manufacturers subject to strict German (European) product safety law in case of accidents caused by product failure. Therefore, GS certification mark is a powerful market tool, which can enhance customers' confidence and purchase desire. Although GS is a German standard, most European countries agree. Moreover, while meeting the GS certification, the product will also meet the CE mark requirements of the European community. Unlike CE, GS certification mark is not required by law, but because safety awareness has penetrated into ordinary consumers, an electrical appliance with GS certification mark may be more competitive than ordinary products in the market.
Products that can apply for GS certification:
Household appliances, such as refrigerator, washing machine, kitchen utensils, etc.
Household machinery.
Sporting goods.
Household electronic equipment, such as audio-visual equipment.
Electrical and electronic office equipment, such as copier, fax machine, shredder, computer, printer, etc.
Industrial machinery, experimental measuring equipment.
Other safety related products such as bicycles, helmets, ladders, furniture, etc.
The standard used for GS certification is the corresponding en safety standard of EU.
GS certification is more stringent than CE low voltage safety certification (LVD certification), including factory inspection and annual inspection, while CE-LVD does not need factory inspection and annual inspection.
Who can issue GS certificate?
(1) German certification bodies: generally, the well-known domestic GS certification bodies in Germany include TUV rhenland, TUV product services, VDE, etc., which are directly recognized by Germany.
(2) Other certification bodies: generally, Kema, its, Nemko, demko, etc. are other GS certification bodies cooperating with Germany in Europe.
technological process
1) First meeting: 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) Application: the applicant shall submit documents that meet the requirements. For electrical products, it is necessary to submit documents such as general assembly drawing, electrical schematic diagram, bill of materials, product use or operation and installation instructions, description of differences between series models, etc.
3) Technical meeting: after the testing organization has checked the applicant's documents, it will arrange a technical meeting with the applicant's technicians.
4) Sample test: the test will be carried out in accordance with the applicable standards, which can be carried out in the manufacturer's laboratory or any laboratory of the inspection agency stationed in various countries.
5) Factory inspection: GS certification requires safety related procedure inspection on the production site.
6) Issue GS certificate.
requirement
1. Quality management
1.1 is there a management organization responsible for product quality independent of production, and the name of the person in charge?
1.2 has the training plan for all kinds of personnel been formulated and implemented, especially for key process personnel? How about the personnel assessment system?
1.3 proportion of quality management personnel in production personnel.
1.4 whether there are production records for key processes of the product and whether the product packaging is numbered. If not, how to find out the problematic product if there is a quality problem?
1.5 whether the warehouse management and production operators have conducted relevant inspections:
1.5.1 raw materials 1.5.2 production process 1.5.3 finished products
1.6 who is responsible for the quality audit?
1.7 whether quality analysis meetings are held regularly to deal with quality problems in time and do a good job in feedback.
2. Production line of certified products
2.1 is there a production flow chart and quality control point chart of certified products and a clearly specified production system.
2.2 the equipment, instruments and quantities on the production line have no maintenance system, regular inspection system and records.
2.3 whether there are key production equipment, process equipment and test equipment, and how accurate, provide relevant lists.
3. Raw materials, purchased parts and components
3.1 provide the catalogue of key parts and materials.
3.2 explain how to ensure the quality of raw materials, purchased parts and components (whether there are inspection specifications for parts and components and raw materials). Whether there is a receiving and safekeeping system.
4. Measure
4.1 is there a measuring organization?
4.2 work scope and personnel profile of the measurement institution (whether it has passed the assessment of the measurement department?)
4.3 if there is no measurement organization, please specify the unit of measurement.
5. Factory test organization
5.1 list the name and manufacturer of main test equipment, whether there is qualification certificate and valid identification certificate (accuracy and grade), and what tests can be carried out.
5.2 test environment
6. Technical documents and data
6.1 product drawings, product technical conditions and process documents.
6.2 test report of products applying for certification within half a year.
6.3 the percentage of waste and defective products found within half a year in the total output.
7. Technical services
7.1 what is the situation record and user evaluation?
Data
1. Fill in the application form
2. Sign the general agreement
3. Data required for safety assessment
CB certificate and report of the product can be provided, which must include group difference in Europe Or provide information required for safety assessment
-Operation instructions of the product (including safety warnings, maintenance instructions, installation steps of accessories, etc.)
-List of spare parts (provide the information of key safety regulated spare parts used in the product according to the requirements of relevant standards. The information of spare parts may include manufacturer, model, parameters and certification information. The requirements of spare parts need to consider the requirements of spare parts standards and final product standards)
-Circuit diagram and layout
-Product structure diagram
-Specification for transformer and other parts
4. Parts in contact with food (if any)
Please provide the food hygiene license documents issued by the authority for accessible black materials (plastics, coatings, etc.), or relevant test and evaluation (PAH) is required.
5. Nameplate (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. If applicable, the assessment report of noise and en50332 shall be provided
10. If applicable, the evaluation report of DMF and EMF shall be provided.
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 documents. Generally speaking, the time required is generally about 6 to 8 weeks.
Effect
The GS mark indicates that the use safety of the product has passed the test of an independent organization with credibility. Although GS mark is not mandatory by law, it can make manufacturers subject to strict German (European) product safety law in case of accidents caused by product failure. Therefore, GS logo is a powerful market tool, which can enhance customers' confidence and purchase desire. Although GS is a German standard, most European countries agree. Moreover, while meeting the GS certification, the product will also meet the CE mark requirements of the European community. Unlike CE, GS mark has no legal mandatory requirements, but because safety awareness has penetrated into ordinary consumers, an electrical appliance with GS mark may be more competitive than ordinary products in the market.
Advantage
1. As a symbol of product safety and reliable quality, GS has been more widely recognized by German and EU consumers;
2. Minimize the responsibility risk of manufacturers in product quality;
3. Enhance the confidence of manufacturers in product quality, safety and compliance with legal requirements;
4. Emphasize the obligations of manufacturers to product quality and safety to consumers;
5. The manufacturer can ensure to the end user that the products with GS mark have passed the test of the third-party testing organization;
6. In many cases, the quality and safety of products with GS logo exceed the level required by law;
7. GS mark can obtain higher recognition than CE mark, because GS certificate is issued by a qualified third-party testing organization.
Relationship
EC CE regulation, 1997.1.1 Start control "low voltage command (LVD)". GS has included all the requirements of "Low Voltage Directive (LVD)". Therefore, after obtaining the GS mark, TUV will issue the CE certificate (COC) of LVD of the product for free. TUV South Germany group and TUV Rheinland's certificate after 97 years include the LVD Certificate in the GS certificate. The manufacturer has obtained the LVD certificate when applying for GS.