The GS or Geprüfte Sicherheit (tested safety) Mark is a voluntary certification mark applied to ready-for-use products. It signifies their compliance with all the statutory requirements of the German Product Safety Act.
The scope of the GS Mark includes essential product characteristics such as electrical and mechanical safety, chemical and hazardous material use, ergonomics, and noise. It also covers an evaluation of a manufacturer’s factory production.
Working with TÜV SÜD to apply the GS Mark to your product reassures safety-conscious consumers and quickly demonstrates compliance to Germany’s regulators.
Although the Geprüfte Sicherheit GS Mark was originally introduced for the German market, it is now recognised across the world as a symbol of safety and quality. Products carrying the GS Mark have an important market advantage as it creates consumer trust, confidence, and purchasing motivation.
Products bearing the GS Mark undergo rigorous evaluation and GS certification, often exceeding required legal standards. As GS Mark verification is done by a third-party testing and certification organisation, it is more highly regarded than the CE Marking.
This minimises manufacturers' risk of product liability, giving them confidence that their products are high quality, safe, and legal. As an authorised third-party has independently tested your product, consumers are also assured of its quality.
TÜV SÜD is an authorised body for GS Mark testing and GS certification, and has approved test facilities throughout the world. We can assess your products for compliance with all the statutory requirements of the ProdSG, including those addressing electrical and mechanical safety, hazardous materials, ergonomics, and noise.
When used in combination with TÜV SÜD’s globally recognised certification mark, the GS Mark provides buyers with a clear indication of your company’s commitment to product safety.
