What is the German GS certification?
GS is the abbreviation of German "gepr ü fte Sicherheit" (safety certified), and the GS mark is a voluntary safety mark in Germany; But it is highly valued by consumers. Many products, including household appliances, lamps, audio and video products, communication products, office equipment, electric tools, electronic toys, electronic measuring instruments, etc., are difficult to sell in Germany or surrounding areas without the GS logo. The home page GS certification is essential for the company's development and business promotion.
GS certification product range
Household appliances, such as vacuum cleaners, washing machines, air purifiers, electric kettles, kitchen appliances, etc;
Household machinery;
Sports supplies;
Household electronic equipment, such as audio-visual equipment;
Electrical and electronic office equipment, such as copiers, fax machines, shredders, computers, printers, etc;
Industrial machinery and experimental measuring equipment;
Other safety-related products such as bicycles, helmets, ladders, furniture, etc.
GS certification data preparation
1) Fill in the application form;
2) List of important parts (with their certificates and specifications);
3) German nameplate;
4) Circuit diagram;
5) Circuit board drawing (please mark the actual size);
6) Instructions in German;
7) 2-4 samples;
8) Exploded view (exploded view).
GS certification process
1) The first meeting: our center explains the specific procedures and relevant standards for certification to the applicant's product engineer, and provides the documents and forms to be submitted (application forms, etc.).
2) Application data: The applicant shall submit the documents that meet the requirements. For electrical products, the general assembly drawing, electrical schematic diagram, material list, product use or use and installation instructions, and the description of the differences between the series and models of the products shall be submitted.
3) Technical meeting: After the agent or testing institution has checked the applicant's documents, a technical meeting will be arranged with the applicant's technical personnel.
4) Sample test: the test will be carried out according to the applicable standards, which can be carried out in the manufacturer's laboratory or any laboratory of the inspection agency in each country.
5) Factory inspection: GS certification requires inspection of safety-related procedures at production sites.
6) Issue GS certificate.
GS certified factory inspection
GS certification requires that safety-related procedure inspection be carried out on the production site, and then the factory review must be carried out every year.
GS certification cycle
The regular period is 4-5 weeks, which can be expedited, and the expedited period requires additional charges.
GS standard basis
GS certification is a voluntary certification based on German product safety law and tested according to the European Union unified standard EN or German industrial standard DIN. It is a recognized German safety certification mark in the European market. The GS test of electrical products is carried out according to the corresponding safety regulations and standards for different products. Most of the test contents are similar to CE/LVD. Some products also need to be tested according to the safety requirements of Germany, and the requirements are more stringent.
GS issuing authority
(1) German certification bodies: The well-known domestic GS licensors in Germany, such as TUV and VDE, are the GS licensors directly recognized by Germany.
(2) Other certification bodies: In general, other GS licensors in Europe that cooperate with Germany include ITS, SGS, KEMA, ITS, NEMKO, DEMKO, etc.