SGS TrustMark covers a broad range of categories, including PPE, firefighting, plumbing, electrical and electronics, steelwork and construction.
Demonstrating compliance with regulatory standards is essential for gaining market access, meeting consumer and supply chain expectations for safety and quality, satisfying tender requirements, and reducing the risk of recalls, fines, and penalties. However, navigating evolving regulations while demonstrating compliance with all applicable requirements remains challenging.
The SGS TrustMark certification scheme streamlines this process by providing a practical pathway to demonstrate compliance with applicable standards across Australia and New Zealand. Through product testing, factory audits and ongoing surveillance, the scheme helps ensure continued conformity. Certified products are authorized to carry the SGS TrustMark certification mark for independent compliance assurance.
Prove due diligence and strengthen market confidence with SGS TrustMark certification
- Show compliance with recognized standards and enhance brand credibilityProvide evidence that your products have been independently assessed for safety and quality.
- Strengthen customer and supply chain confidence and increase acceptance by suppliers and procurement teamsReduce uncertainty around product conformity and differentiate your product in the market.
- Meet product specification and tender requirementsSupply clear, independently verified evidence that your products meet specified criteria.
- Speed market access across Australia and New ZealandDemonstrate suitability for Australian and New Zealand markets and reduce barriers to commercial adoption.
- Demonstrate ongoing conformity through annual surveillance activitiesMaintain continued compliance with evolving standards and ensure manufacturing activities reflect current best practices.
Why SGS?
As the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, we combine Australian regulatory knowledge and product certification expertise with global technical resources. We actively participate in standards development and industry technical activities, helping clients navigate evolving compliance requirements.
Our certification projects are coordinated by local teams who leverage our global network of laboratories and technical experts, providing you with a single point of contact throughout for a streamlined certification experience. By providing both testing and certification services, we help you reduce project complexity, improve communication, accelerate project delivery and access your target markets as quickly as possible.
FAQ
SGS TrustMark covers:
- Eye protection (AS/NZS 1337.1, AS/NZS 1337.2, AS/NZS 1337.5, AS/NZS 1337.6, AS 16321.1, AS 16321.2, AS/NZS 18257.1)
- Hearing protection (AS/NZS 1270)
- Protective helmets (AS/NZS 2063, EN 1078, AS/NZS 1801, AS 4067)
- Child restraints (AS/NZS 1754)
- Fall arrest products (AS/NZS 1891.1, AS/NZS 1891.3, AS/NZS 1891.5, AS 5532)
SGS TrustMark covers:
- Protective footwear (AS 2210.3, AS 2210.5, ISO 20345, ASTM F2413)
- Protective gloves (AS/NZS 2161.3, BS EN 388)
- Respiratory devices (AS/NZS 1716)
- Protective clothing (AS 4602.1, AS/NZS 4602.2, AS 4967 AS/NZS 4824)
SGS TrustMark covers:
- Fire extinguishers (AS/NZS 1841.2, AS/NZS 1841.3, AS/NZS 1841.4, AS/NZS 1841.5, AS/NZS 1841.6, AS/NZS 4265)
- Fire blankets (AS 3504, DIN SPEC 91489)
SGS TrustMark covers:
- Plastic piping (AS 4176.8, AS/NZS 4130, AS/NZS 4129, AS/NZS 1260)
- Manual valves (AS 4617)
- Metallic fittings (AS 3688)
- Gas Cartridge (EN 417)
SGS TrustMark covers:
- Alcohol testers (AS 3547.1, AS 3547.2, AS 3547.3)
- Heat pump water heaters (AS/NZS 2712)
SGS TrustMark covers structural steelwork (AS/NZS 5131)
SGS TrustMark covers:
- Glass/glazing (AS 2047, AS 4666, AS/NZS 2208, AS 2080)
- Structural timber (AS 4669, AS 2269.0, AS/NZS 1328.1, AS/NZS 4357.0, AS/NZS 1748.1)
- Access covers (AS 3996)
- Conduit systems (AS 61386.1, AS/NZS 61386.21, AS/NZS 61386.22)
- Construction fire (AS/NZS 1221, AS 3786, AS 1603.3, AS 1905.1, AS 1530.3, AS 1530.4)
- Sound insulation (ISO 10140-2, AS 1191, AS ISO 717.1)
The SGS TrustMark certification pathway combines product evaluation with assessment of product design against nominal standards and manufacturing controls. The certification process consists of:
- Application review
- Initial type testing
- Factory audit
- Certification review and decision
- Certificate issuance
- Annual surveillance
- Five-year renewal to maintain certification validity
SGS TrustMark offers two levels of product certification: TrustMark and TrustMark Plus+. TrustMark Plus+ provides a higher level of ongoing assurance through mandatory annual audit testing in addition to surveillance audits.