ADVANTAGES
YOU TAKE FROM
VERSUCHS- UND PRÜFANSTALT
OUR TEST MARKS
ZERTIFIZIERUNG GMBH
Testing - certifying - providing safety!
An increasing variety of products, statutory regulations
and quite a number of country-specific requirements
make the consumers unsecure in the selection of their
desired products.
As an independent certification body, we
attest you and your customers the quality
and the safety of your products
Distinguish yourselves positively from not
certified products of competitors
Promote your products with
„Tested & Certified in Germany“
Open up new markets in a
customer-oriented way
Enjoy legal certainty by realistic and
objective tests including certificates
Minimize the risk of faults and the re sulting costs, or of a damage to your
company‘s reputation by comprehensive
and certified test results
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Your customers need a clear statement about the quality
of a certain product!
VPA Versuchs- und Prüfanstalt
Zertifizierung GmbH
Papenberger Straße 49
42859 Remscheid
Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 2191 59 21 200
Fax: +49 (0) 2191 59 21 210
Email: [email protected]
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DOCUMENTED AND
CERTIFIED QUALITY
As a globally leading certification body for tools, garden
tools, cutlery and housewares, the VPA Zert offers a
wide portfolio of product evaluations and the respective
certifications.
Experienced specialists and the highest quality demands
guarantee the satisfaction of our customers.
Take advantage of our many years of experience and our
excellent reputation.
A Division of the FGW Group
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DOCUMENTED AND
CERTIFIED QUALITY
VPA TESTED
VPA CERTIFIED
VPA Tested Safety (GS)
VPA EXCELLENT
With our independent testing processes and the test mark VPA TESTED,
we confirm individually guaranteed
product features, functions or the suitability for use.
Our VPA CERTIFIED seal attests the
safety and the quality of your products
with comprehensive testing procedures
and a continuous supervision.
With the Tested Safety (GS) mark, we
confirm the compliance with the German safety standards. It is the leading
safety mark in Europe and the VPA
Zert as the authorised certification body grants it especially for hand and garden tools.
The quality of your product distinguishes clearly from the standard? Emphasise its excellent features and get the
certification VPA EXCELLENT awarded
for your product.
Testing of significant product features
Mechanical and/or chemical tests
VPA competence also for individual
features
Full-scope inspections according to all
the applicable standards and guidelines
Testing requirements in line with the
requirements for the Tested Safety (GS)
mark
Regular supervision processes
Predestined for cutlery and housewares
as well as products which are not ready
for use, e.g. bits and drills.
Full-scope inspections according to all the applicable
standards and guidelines
Comprehensive, continuous supervision of the products
The focus is on safety
High consumer acceptance and a high level of name
recognition
Full-scope inspections and supervision
according to VPA CERTIFIED
Additional quality-related inspections,
e.g. endurance tests and load bearing
capacity
Attestation of an outstanding product
design as regards haptics, appearance,
ergonomics and sustainability
An award for premium products
fit for use
technically tested
TESTED & CERTIFIED
IN GERMANY
fit for use
safe handling
controlled
TESTED & CERTIFIED
IN GERMANY
Hand Garden Test Mark
Tools
Tools
Garden
Watering
Schneid- Cutlery fit for use
safe handling
controlled
premium quality
TESTED & CERTIFIED
IN GERMANY
House- Validity of the Certificate &
wares
Control Measures
1 year of validity for a
VPA TESTED
XX
X
determined production lot
No control measures
Maximum 5 years of validity
VPA CERTIFIED
Regular supervision of the
manufacturing plant
VPA Tested Safety
Maximum 5 years of validity
[GS]
X
X
Regular supervision of the
manufacturing plant
Maximum 5 years of validity
VPA EXCELLENT Regular supervision of the
manufacturing plant
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