GS mark is accepted by the majority of customers the security of the European flag. GS certified product sales are usually higher priced and more popular.
European CE requirements, 1997.1.1. From control "Low Voltage Directive (LVD)".
GS already contains the "Low Voltage Directive (LVD)" all the requirements.
First, what is the GS certification?
GS is the meaning of German "Geprufte Sicherheit" (security-certification), but also "Germany Safety" (German security) mean. GS certification to the German Product Safety Act (SGS) based on uniform standards in accordance with the European Union or the German industrial standard DIN EN testing of a voluntary certification is recognized in Europe German safety certification mark. GS mark indicates that the use of security products have passed the test the credibility of an independent body. GS mark, although not legally required, but it does to product failure caused by accident, so the manufacturer is strictly Germany (Europe) product safety laws. So GS mark is a powerful marketing tool that can enhance customer confidence and desire to buy. While the GS is a German standard, but most countries in Europe agree. GS certification and meet the same time, the product will meet the requirements of EC CE mark. And different CE, GS mark is not legally mandated, but because of security awareness has in-depth consumers, a sign of electrical GS may be more common in the market more competitive products.
Second, Who is eligible to send GS certificate?
(1) German certification body: usually the famous German GS certification of local institutions TUV RHEINLAND, TUV PRODUCT SERVICES, VDE, etc., are directly recognized by the German GS certification body.
(2) Other certification bodies: often other European co-operation with the German GS certification bodies KEMA, ITS, NEMKO, DEMKO and so on.
Third, what kind of products can apply for GS certification?
household appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, kitchen appliances and so on.
home machine.
sports goods.
home electronics devices, such as audio-visual equipment.
electrical and electronic office equipment such as copiers, fax machines, shredders, computers, printers and so on.
industrial machinery, laboratory measuring equipment.
other security-related products such as bicycles, helmets, ladder, furniture.
Fourth, how to obtain the GS certificate?
(1) the first meeting: The first meeting of the testing organization or agency will be the applicant's product engineers to explain the specific certification programs as well as relevant standards, and provide the files required to submit the form.
(2) Application: submitted by the applicant meets the requirements of the file, for electrical products, required to submit product assembly plans, electrical schematics, bill of materials, product use or installation instructions, note the difference between family types and other documents.
(3) technical meetings: in the detection of bodies examined the applicant's file information, it will arrange with the applicant's technical staff to conduct technical meetings.
(4) Sample test: test will be conducted in accordance with the applicable standards, can the manufacturer's laboratory or inspection body in any laboratory in the country.
(5) Factory Inspection: GS certification requirements of the production sites and security-related inspection programs.
(6) The certificate issued by GS.
5, GS certification takes time and costs?
In general, the length of time depends on whether the product needs to be modified or product manufacturer to submit the required information on the speed of file. Overall, the time normally required for approximately 6 to 8 weeks. Fees include a one-time licensing fee, the factory inspection fee and annual fee certificate. The number of specific product categories and according to the required testing decision. Certification bodies in receipt of the application to submit the required file will provide you with the price reference, each certification body market policies, the credibility of different, prices will vary.
The relationship between GS and LVD
European CE requirements, 1997.1.1. From control "Low Voltage Directive (LVD)". GS already contains the "Low Voltage Directive (LVD)" all the requirements. So, get after the GS mark, TUV will be issued free of charge except the CE LVD proof of the product (COC), TUV Rheinland 97 years after the certificate is included in the GS certificate LVD certificate. While manufacturers obtained for GS LVD proof.
Difference between GS and CE certification
GS CE
Voluntary certification non-compulsory compulsory Compulsory Certification
German safety regulations for apply European standards to detect GS (EN) were detected
Authorized by the German Government by the independent third-party testing and sign the certificate issued by GS with complete technical documentation (including test reports) may be subject to self-declared CE
No annual fee must pay the annual fee payable
Annual inspection must be carried out without inspection
Issued by an authorized testing unit GS mark, credibility and market acceptance of products with high plant self-declaration of compliance, credibility and market acceptance of lower
GS certified plant inspection requirements
1, Quality Control
1.1 Whether a separate charge in addition to the production quality of the management body's name?
1.2 is developed and implemented various types of personnel training programs, in particular, is the key technology personnel training program? Staff appraisal system how?
1.3 Quality control account for the proportion of production personnel.
1.4 Product key processes with or without production records, product packaging or without number, if not, there quality problems, how to identify the products in question?
1.5 warehouse management, production operators with or without the associated side of the test:
Production of raw materials 1.5.2 1.5.1 1.5.3 finished
1.6 availability of quality check, who is responsible?
1.7 Does the quality of meetings held regularly and promptly deal with quality problems, do a good job back working.
2, the production line of certified products
2.1 The availability of certified products, the production flow chart and quality control point map and the production system expressly provided.
2.2 The production line of equipment, apparatus, and the volume of the system with no maintenance and regular inspection system and its records.
2.3 The availability of key production equipment, process equipment and test equipment, precision how, provide the list.
3, raw materials, purchased parts, components
3.1 to provide key pieces of key materials directory.
3.2 explain how to ensure that raw materials, purchased parts, components of quality (with or without the preparation of parts and raw materials testing specifications). Whether requisitioned and custody system.
4, measurement
4.1 whether the measurement bodies?
4.2 Measuring the scope of work organization, personnel profiles (with or without examination by the department through the measurement?)
4.3 If there is no measurement agency, please indicate which units are measured.
5, the factory test body
5.1 lists the name of the major test equipment and production plants, with or without valid identification card and certificate of compliance (accuracy level) which can be tested.
5.2 Test Environment
6, technical documentation and information
6.1 The product drawings and product technical requirements, process files.
6.2 The application for certification within the past six months the product test reports.
6.3 identified within the last six months of wastewater, the percentage of total seconds each.
7, Technical Services
7.1 Records and user evaluation of how the situation?
GS certification process the information to be submitted<o:p>
1, complete the application form
2, total agreement signed
3, parts list
- Fill out my list of standard components provided by the center table format
- This list includes all parts of the product type, manufacturer, parts number and the parameters (current, voltage, power, flame retardant grade, etc.).
- For a Certification of components, such as: power cord, plugs, switches, thermostats, security - risk management, etc., please provide copy of certification in Europe.
- And the safety related parts and components, without a security certificate, please provide the technical parameters, including product type, manufacturer, rated current, voltage, temperature, etc., so as to enable us to conduct random testing.<o:p>
4, and food contact parts (if any)
Please provide the authorities of the materials (plastics, coatings, etc.) issued by the food hygiene license file.
5, plate
German, provided by our comp, screen printing or PVC sticker, affixed to products designated area.
6, schematic
If required, the center provided free of charge for your side.
7, circuit board diagram
Please mark the actual size.
8, German manual
If required, the center offers translation services paid.
9, the final shape samples
2-4 / model (according to our center required to prepare).
10, exploded diagram (exploded view
