1. GS Mark - Your Product Safety Mark
Safe products are the basis for being competitive in the world wide market. It is useful to
label your products with specific safety labels such as the GS Mark. The GS Mark is recognized
throughout Germany and EU countries as symbol of safety. Any product bearing the GS Mark
indicates that it was tested and complies with the minimum requirements of the German
Equipment and Product Safety Act (a.k.a GPSG). The GS Mark, which stands for „Geprüfte
Sicherheit“ in German and means Safety Tested, is a licensed mark of the German government
and may only be issued by an accredited product safety testing and certification body - such as
Intertek.
Advantages of the GS Mark include:
• Recognized by consumers throughout Germany and EU countries as a symbol of safety
• Provides a marketing advantage by creating trust, confidence, and purchasing motivation
• Minimizes manufacturers‘ risk of product liability
• Provides manufacturers with the confidence that their products are safe and legal
• Emphasizes your company‘s commitment to safety
• Assures end users that your product has been independently tested by an authorized third
party for safety
• Exceeds required legal standards in many cases
• More highly regarded than the CE Mark since it is verified by a third party testing and
certification body
Examples of products the GS mark can be found on:
• Air-Cleaners • Office/IT Equipment
• CD players • Power Tools
• Home A/V Equipment • Pumps for Liquids
• Coffee Mills & Grinders • Range Hoods
• Commercial Deep Fryers • Sports Equipment
• Household Appliances • Office Furniture
• Lab/Measurement Equipment • Toys
• Luminaires
GS Mark of Intertek
Intertek’s team of experts guide you through complex safety requirements. We offer specific
knowledge applicable to a vast scope of products and industries. Our worldwide laboratories
offer state-of-the-art testing capabilities - for a global support with the speed of a local supplier,
wherever you need us.
About Intertek
Intertek is a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a wide range of
industries around the world. From auditing and inspection, to testing, quality assurance
and certification, Intertek people are dedicated to adding value to customers‘ products
and processes, supporting their success in the global marketplace. Intertek has the
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expertise, resources and global reach to support its customers through its network of more
than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 26,000 people in more than 100 countries
around the world.
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