German GS certification
The GS mark is a safety mark accepted by European customers. Generally, GS-certified products are sold at higher unit prices and are more popular.
2. The European Community CE stipulates that the "Low Voltage Directive (LVD)" was regulated on January 1, 1997. GS already contains all the requirements of the "Low Voltage Directive (LVD)". and so,
After obtaining the GS mark, TUV will issue the CE certificate (COC) of the LVD of the product free of charge. TUV SÜD, TUV Rheinland will issue a certificate after 1997.
The book contains the LVD certificate in the GS certificate. The manufacturer obtained the LVD certificate when applying for GS.
3. GS certification requirements for products and documents: the product must pass the European safety standard type test; the product structure must meet the standard requirements; the manual (German, English)
Text) must comply with the standard; English documents such as "Structural Drawing", "Circuit Diagram", and "Parts List" prepared in accordance with TUV requirements, product testing will be provided in accordance with these documents
Parameters are carried out.
4. The gs certification has strict requirements on the factory quality assurance system, and the factory must be reviewed and annual inspection: the factory is required to comply with the ISO9000 system standard when shipping in batches.
Quasi-establish your own quality assurance system. The factory must at least have its own quality control system, quality records and other documents and sufficient production and inspection capabilities. Before issuing the GS certificate,
The GS certificate will be issued only after the new factory is qualified. After the certificate is issued, the factory shall be inspected at least once a year. No matter how many products the factory applies for GS mark
It only needs 1 time for factory inspection.
mechanism
(1) German certification agency: usually the well-known domestic German GS certification agency includes TUV RHEINLAND,
TUV SUD (called TUV SÜD in China, also known as TUV PS), VDE, etc., are GS certification agencies directly recognized by Germany.
(2) Other certification bodies: usually other European GS certification bodies that cooperate with Germany include Italian Eurofins, IMQ, SGS, ITS, etc.
range
1. Household appliances, such as refrigerators, washing machines, kitchen appliances, etc.
2. Household machinery.
3. Sports goods.
4. Household electronic equipment, such as audio-visual equipment.
5. Electrical and electronic office equipment, such as copiers, fax machines, paper shredders, computers, printers, etc.
6. Industrial machinery, experimental measurement equipment.
7. Other safety-related products such as bicycles, helmets, ladders, furniture, etc.
German GS certification introduction
GS means "Geprufte Sicherheit" in German (safety has been certified), and it also means "Germany Safety" (German Safety). GS certified in Germany
Based on the Product Safety Law (SGS), it is a voluntary certification for testing in accordance with the European Union’s unified standard EN or German industrial standard DIN. It is a recognized German in the European market.
National safety certification mark.
The GS certification mark indicates that the safety of the product has been tested by a credible independent organization. GS certification mark, although not mandatory by law, but
It can indeed make the manufacturer subject to strict German (European) product safety laws when the product fails and causes an accident. So the GS certification mark is strong
Powerful marketing tools can enhance customers' confidence and desire to buy. Although GS is a German standard, most European countries agree. And meet the GS certification
At the same time, the products will also meet the CE marking requirements of the European Community. Unlike CE, there is no legal requirement for the GS certification mark. However, since the safety awareness has penetrated into ordinary consumers, an electrical appliance with the GS certification mark may be more competitive than ordinary products in the market. Products that can apply for GS certification:
Household appliances, such as refrigerators, washing machines, kitchen appliances, etc.
Household machinery.
Sports goods.
Household electronic equipment, such as audio-visual equipment.
Electrical and electronic office equipment, such as copiers, fax machines, paper shredders, computers, printers, etc.
Industrial machinery, experimental measurement equipment.
Other safety-related products such as bicycles, helmets, ladders, furniture, etc.
The standards used for GS certification are the corresponding EN safety standards of the European Union.
The GS certification is more stringent than the CE-certified low-voltage safety certification (LVD certification). There are factory inspections and annual inspections, while CE-LVD does not require factory inspections and annual inspections.
Who can issue a GS certificate?
(1) German certification agency: usually the well-known domestic German GS certification agencies include TUV RHEINLAND, TUV PRODUCT SERVICES,
VDE, etc., is a GS certification agency directly recognized by Germany.
(2) Other certification agencies: Generally, other European GS certification agencies that cooperate with Germany include KEMA, ITS, NEMKO, DEMKO, etc.
Process
1) First meeting: After the first meeting, the testing agency or agency will explain the specific certification procedures and related standards to the applicant’s product engineer, and propose
A form for submitting the required documents.
2) Application: The applicant submits the documents that meet the requirements. For electrical products, it is necessary to submit the product assembly drawing, electrical schematic diagram, material list, and product use
Or use documents such as installation instructions, differences between series models.
3) Technical meeting: After the testing agency has checked the applicant's documents, it will arrange a technical meeting with the applicant's technical staff.
4) Sample test: The test 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 various countries.
5) Factory inspection: GS certification requires safety-related procedural inspections on production sites.
6) Issue GS certificate.
Claim
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 Have you developed and implemented a training plan for all types of personnel, especially the training plan for key technical personnel? How is the personnel assessment system?
1.3 The ratio of quality management personnel to production personnel.
1.4 Whether there is a production record for the key process of the product, whether the product package has a number, if not, if there is a quality problem, how to find out the defective product?
1.5 Whether the warehouse management and production operation personnel have conducted relevant inspections:
1.5.1 Raw materials 1.5.2 Production process 1.5.3 Finished products
1.6 Is there any quality check? Who is responsible? 1.7 Whether to hold regular quality analysis meetings to deal with quality problems in a timely manner and do a good job of feedback work.
2. Production line of certified products
2.1 Whether there is a production flow chart and quality control point diagram of the certified product, and a clearly stated production system.
2.2 The equipment, instruments and quantities on the production line have a non-maintenance system and a regular inspection system and their records.
2.3 Whether there are key production equipment, process equipment and test equipment, and the accuracy, provide a relevant list.
3. Raw materials, purchased parts, spare parts
3.1 Provide a catalog of key parts and key materials.
3.2 Explain how to ensure the quality of raw materials, purchased parts, and parts (whether there are parts and raw materials inspection specifications prepared). Whether there is a system of receiving and keeping.
4. Measurement
4.1 Is there a measurement agency?
4.2 The scope of work and personnel profile of the measurement organization (has it passed the assessment by the measurement department?)
4.3 If there is no measurement organization, please indicate in which unit the measurement is performed.
5. Factory test organization
5.1 List the name of the main test equipment and the manufacturer, whether it has a certificate of conformity and a valid identification certificate (accuracy, grade) which tests can be carried out.
5.2 Test environment
6. Technical documents and information
6.1 Product drawings and product technical conditions and process documents.
6.2 The test report of the product to be certified within six months.
6.3 The percentages of waste and defective products found in half a year to the total output.
data
Please provide the authority’s access to black materials (1, fill in the application form)
2. Sign the general agreement
3. Information required for safety assessment
Can provide the CB certificate and report of the product, which must include the group difference in Europe. Or provide the information required for safety assessment
-Product manual (including safety warnings, maintenance instructions, instructions on installation steps of accessories, etc.)
-Parts list (According to relevant standard requirements, provide the key safety parts information used in the product. Parts information may include manufacturers,
Models, parameters, certification information, component requirements need to consider component standards and final product standards)-circuit diagram and layout
-Product structure diagram
-Specifications of transformers and other parts
4. Parts in contact with food (if any)
Plastics, coatings, etc.) issued by food hygiene permit documents, or related testing and evaluation (PAH) is required.
5. Nameplate (German, GS logo of correct size is required.)
6. Electromagnetic compatibility assessment report (EMC) and factory declaration of conformity (DOC)
7. German manual
8. Samples at the time of shipment to complete structural review, type testing or ergonomic testing and evaluation
9. If applicable product categories, noise and EN50332 evaluation reports are required
10. If applicable product categories, DMF and EMF evaluation reports are required.
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. In general, the time required is one
It usually takes about 6 to 8 weeks.
effect
The GS mark indicates that the safety of the product has been tested by a credible independent organization. GS mark, although not mandatory by law, it does
It can make the manufacturer subject to strict German (European) product safety laws when the product fails and causes an accident. So the GS mark is a strong market
Tools can enhance customer confidence and desire to buy. Although GS is a German standard, most European countries agree. And while meeting the GS certification, the product
It will also meet the CE marking requirements of the European Community. Unlike CE, there is no legal requirement for the GS mark, but since the safety awareness has penetrated into ordinary consumers, one has
GS-marked electrical appliances may be more competitive than general products in the market.
Advantage
1. GS, as a symbol of product safety and reliable quality, has been more widely recognized by consumers in Germany and the European Union;
2. Minimize the manufacturer's liability risk in terms of product quality;
3. Enhance manufacturers' confidence in product quality, safety, and compliance with legal requirements;
4. Emphasize to consumers the manufacturer's obligations for product quality and safety;
5. The manufacturer can ensure to the end user that the product with the GS mark has passed the test of the third-party testing agency;
6. In many cases, the quality and safety of products affixed with the GS mark exceed the level required by law; 7. The GS mark can obtain a higher degree of recognition than the CE mark, because the GS certificate is made by a certain qualification Promulgated by a third-party testing agency.
relationship
European Community CE regulations, 1997.1.1. began to control the "Low Voltage Directive (LVD)". GS already contains all the requirements of the "Low Voltage Directive (LVD)". So, get
After the GS mark, TUV will issue the CE certificate (COC) of the LVD of the product free of charge. TUV SÜD, TUV Rheinland will issue a certificate after 1997.
The LVD certificate is included in the GS certificate. The manufacturer obtained the LVD certificate when applying for GS.