GS certification

GS certification

The meaning of GS is the German "Geprufte Sicherheit" (Safety has been certified), also means "Germany Safety" (German safety). GS certification based on the German Product Safety Act (GPGS), in accordance with the European Union unified standard EN or German industrial standard DIN testing a voluntary certification, is the European market recognized German safety certification mark.

<!--[if !supportLists]-->(1)    <!--[endif]-->Mark

<!--[if !supportLists]-->1. <!--[endif]-->GS mark is a safety certification mark issued by TUV,VDE and other agencies authorized by the German Ministry of Labor.

The GS mark is a safety mark accepted by the majority of customers in Europe. GS certified products usually sell at a higher unit price and are more popular.

<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.      <!--[endif]-->The EC CE stipulates that the "Low Voltage Directive (LVD)" has been regulated since 1997.1.1. GS already includes all the requirements of the Low Voltage Instruction (LVD). So, after getting the GS mark,

<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.      <!--[endif]-->GS certification requirements for products and documents: products should pass the type test of European safety standards; The product structure should meet the standard requirements; Specifications (German, English) to meet standards; English documents such as "Structure Drawing", "Circuit diagram" and "Parts List" are prepared as required. Product testing will be carried out according to the parameters provided in these documents.

<!--[if !supportLists]-->4.      <!--[endif]-->GS certification has strict requirements for the factory quality assurance system, and the factory should be reviewed and inspected annually: the factory is required to establish its own quality assurance system in accordance with the ISO9000 system standards when it is shipped in bulk. At least the factory should have its own quality control system, quality records and other documents and sufficient production and inspection capabilities. Before the GS certificate is issued, the new factory must be reviewed before the GS certificate is issued. After the certificate is issued, the factory should be inspected at least once a year. No matter how many GS marks the factory applies for, the factory review is only required once.

<!--[if !supportLists]-->（2） <!--[endif]-->Scope of application

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

2. Household machinery.

3, sports supplies.

4. Home electronics, such as audio-visual equipment.

5, electrical and electronic office equipment, such as copiers, fax machines, shredders, computers, printers, etc.

6, industrial machinery, experimental measuring equipment.

7, other safety-related products such as bicycles, helmets, ladders, furniture, etc.

<!--[if !supportLists]-->（3） <!--[endif]-->Application process

<!--[if !supportLists]-->1．<!--[endif]-->First meeting: Through the first meeting, the testing agency or agency will explain the specific procedures of certification and relevant standards to the applicant's product engineer, and provide the required document form to be submitted.

<!--[if !supportLists]-->2．<!--[endif]-->Application: The applicant shall submit the documents that meet the requirements. For electrical products, it is necessary to submit the final assembly drawing of the product, the electrical schematic diagram, the bill of materials, the product use or use installation manual, the difference between the series model and other documents.

<!--[if !supportLists]-->3．<!--[endif]-->Technical meeting: After the testing agency has checked the applicant's documents, a technical meeting will be arranged with the applicant's technical staff.

<!--[if !supportLists]-->4．<!--[endif]-->Sample testing: The test will be carried out in accordance with the applicable standards and can be carried out at the manufacturer's laboratory or at any of the laboratories of the testing agency in each country.

<!--[if !supportLists]-->5．<!--[endif]-->Factory inspection: GS certification requires safety-related procedures to be inspected at the production site.

<!--[if !supportLists]-->6．<!--[endif]-->Issue GS certificate.

<!--[if !supportLists]-->（4） <!--[endif]-->Required information

1. Fill out the application form

2. Sign the General Agreement

3. Information required for safety assessment

A CB certificate and report for the product can be provided and must include group difference in Europe. Or provide information required for safety assessment

- Product instructions (including safety warnings, maintenance instructions, accessories installation steps, etc.)

- Parts list (according to the relevant standard requirements, provide the key safety parts used in the product information. Parts information may include manufacturer, model, parameters, certification information, parts requirements need to consider the requirements of parts standards and final product standards)

- Circuit diagram and layout

- Product structure drawing

- Specifications of transformer and other parts

4, food contact parts (if any)

Please provide a food hygiene authorization document issued by an authority for accessible black materials (plastics, coatings, etc.), or a relevant test assessment (PAH) is required.

5, nameplate (German, need the correct size GS logo.)

6. Electromagnetic Compatibility Assessment Report (EMC) and Factory Declaration of Conformity (DOC)

7. Instructions in German

8. Samples at the time of shipment to complete structural review, type test or ergonomic test evaluation

9. For applicable product categories, evaluation reports of Noise and EN50332 are required

10, if applicable product category, DMF, EMF evaluation report should be provided.

<!--[if !supportLists]-->（5） <!--[endif]-->Cycle

In general, the length of time depends on whether the product needs to be modified or how quickly the manufacturer can submit the required product documentation. In general, the time required is usually about 6 to 8 weeks.

<!--[if !supportLists]-->（6） <!--[endif]-->Expense

The fee includes one-time certification fee, factory inspection fee and annual certificate fee. The exact number will depend on the type of product and the tests required. The certification body will provide you with a price reference after receiving the required documents submitted by the applicant, and the market policy and credibility of each certification body will vary in price.

<!--[if !supportLists]-->（7） <!--[endif]-->Function

The GS mark indicates that the safety of the product has been tested by a credible independent body. The GS mark, although not legally mandatory, does allow manufacturers to be subject to strict German (European) product safety laws in the event of an accident caused by a product failure. Therefore, the GS logo is a powerful market tool that can enhance customer confidence and purchase desire. Although GS is the German standard, the vast majority of countries in Europe agree. And meet the GS certification at the same time, the product will also meet the requirements of the EC CE mark. Unlike CE, the GS mark is not legally mandatory, but because safety awareness has penetrated into the ordinary consumer, an appliance with the GS mark may have greater competitiveness in the market than the general product