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PROVE THE SAFETY OF YOUR PRODUCT
What is GS Mark Certification?
GS stands for “tested safety” in German (Geprüfte Sicherheit). It is a well-known voluntary certification mark for the German market (certificate based on the German Equipment and Product Safety Act – (GPSG) indicating the GS safety standard and quality of a product.
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Advantages of the SGS GS Mark
- The product has been evaluated, tested and certified against appropriate product safety by a third party.
- A continuous production inspection by independent third party for the whole duration of the certification.
- GS Mark is a powerful marketing tool throughout Europe that enables to sell products more quickly (quality confidence) and at higher prices.
- Recognized by consumers as a symbol of safety and quality since it is verified by an accredited third party testing and certification organization such as SGS.
- Reduce your risk of product liability, save time and costs.
- GS certification and other SGS services provide a reliable basis for the European Union CE Marking.
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Product categories of GS Mark
The SGS GS Mark is valid for any electrical, mechanical or electro-mechanical product such as:
- Furniture
- Power Tools DIY Products
- Sporting Goods
- Toys & Juvenile items
- Household Appliances
- Luminaires
- Etc.
The SGS GS Mark can appear on certified product, instructions, product catalogues, newspaper, TV and radio advertisements.
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Validity of the SGS GS certificate
- The GS Mark is valid for 5 years.
- Factory inspections are carried out annually.
- The products manufactured are identical with the type-tested one.
- GS maintenance fee is paid annually for each product type.
- Use of the GS mark is also supervised through factory inspection and random tests on products.
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SGS Solutions for GS Mark
Being one of the accreditation Body of ZLS, SGS-TÜV Saarland (Germany), we can provide you GS Mark Testing and GS Mark Certification services for a variety of product categories. We can also provide you with a global package of multiple marks (GS, CE, CB, etc.).
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