1, household appliances, such as refrigerators, washing machines, kitchen appliances and so on.
2, household machinery.
3, sporting goods.
4, household electronic equipment, such as audio-visual equipment.
5, Electrical and electronic office equipment, such as copiers, fax machines, shredders, computers, printers.
6, industrial machinery, experimental measurement equipment.
7, other safety-related products such as bicycles, helmets, climbing ladders, furniture and so on.
Introduction of German GS certification
GS means German Geprufte Sicherheit (safety has been certified), but also has the meaning of Germany Safety (German Safety).GS certification is based on the German Product Safety Act (SGS), in accordance with the European Union harmonized standards EN or the German industrial standard DIN for testing a kind of Voluntary certification, is recognized in the European market, the German safety certification mark. GS certification mark indicates that the safety of the use of the product has been through the credibility of the independent body of the test. GS certification mark, although not legally mandatory, but it does in the case of product failure and cause accidents, so that the manufacturer is subject to stringent German (European) product safety law constraints. Therefore, the GS mark is a powerful marketing tool that enhances customers' confidence and desire to buy. Although GS is a German standard, it is recognized in most European countries. Moreover, when GS certification is met, the product will also meet the requirements of the CE marking of the European *** body. And CE is not the same, GS certification mark is not legally mandatory, but because of the safety awareness has been deep into the ordinary consumers, a GS certification mark of electrical appliances in the market may be more competitive than the average product. Products that can apply for GS certification: Household appliances, such as refrigerators, washing machines, kitchen appliances. Household machinery. Sporting goods. Household electronic equipment, such as audio-visual equipment. Electrical and electronic office equipment, such as photocopiers, fax machines, shredders, computers, printers and so on. Industrial machinery, experimental measuring equipment. Other safety-related products such as bicycles, helmets, climbing ladders, furniture, etc. GS certification uses the standards of the corresponding EN safety standards of the European Union. GS certification than CE certification of low voltage safety certification (LVD certification), to be more stringent, with factory inspection and annual inspection, while CE-LVD does not require factory inspection and annual inspection. Who can issue GS certificate? (1) German certification bodies: Usually in the domestic well-known German local GS certification bodies are TUV RHEINLAND, TUV PRODUCT SERVICES, VDE, etc., is directly recognized by the German GS certification bodies. (2) Other certification bodies: Usually other European and German cooperation with the GS certification body KEMA, ITS, NEMKO, DEMKO and so on.