The meaning of GS is German "GeprufteSicherheit" (safety certified) and "Germany Safety" (German safety). GS certification is a voluntary certification based on the German Product Safety Law (GPGS) and tested according to the European Union Standard EN or the German Industrial Standard DIN. It is a recognized German safety certification mark in the European market.
GS certification necessity
1) As a reliable product safety and quality mark, GS is more widely recognized by consumers in Germany and the European Union;
2) maximize the risk of liability of the manufacturer in terms of product quality;
3) enhance the confidence of manufacturers in product quality, safety and compliance with legal requirements;
4) emphasize to the consumer the obligations of the manufacturer to the quality and safety of the product;
5) The manufacturer can ensure to the end user that the product with the GS mark has passed the test of a third-party testing organization;
6) In many cases, the quality and safety of products bearing the GS mark exceeds the level required by law;
7) The GS mark is more recognized than the CE mark because the GS certificate is issued by a third-party testing agency with certain qualifications.
GS certification scope
1) Household appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, kitchen appliances, etc.
2) Household machinery.
3) Sporting goods.
4) Home electronics, such as audiovisual equipment.
5) Electrical and electronic office equipment, such as copiers, fax machines, shredders, computers, printers, etc.
6) Industrial machinery, experimental measurement equipment.
7) Other safety related products such as bicycles, helmets, ladders, furniture, etc.
GS certification application process
1) Application: The applicant submits the documents that meet the requirements. For the electrical products, you need to submit the final assembly drawings, electrical schematics, bills of materials, product use or installation instructions, and descriptions of differences between the serial models.
2) Sample testing: The test will be carried out in accordance with the applicable standards and can be carried out in any of the manufacturers' laboratories or laboratories in the country where the testing institute is located.
3) Factory inspection: GS certification requires safety-related procedures to be checked at the production site.
4) Issue a GS certificate.
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