Test Marks
TUV Rheinland test marks show that manufacturer's products have met applicable safety requirements and quality standards. They are valued marketing tools. When consumers see a TUV Rheinland test mark, they can be assured that they are buying a safe product that has been investigated to particular safety requirements by an accredited third party and is supported by regular surveillance audits.
To compete in today's marketplace, companies need certified management systems. Being able to display that you selected a highly regarded registrar to conduct the independent audit can further distinguish your company.
International Approvals & Certification
TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc. provides single-source International Certification services. Through our multiple accreditations and worldwide presence, we can easily guide our customers' products to markets around the globe. Simply pick your product's destination and let us work on the certification.
B Mark (Poland)
TUV Rheinland maintains a cooperation with the PCBC (Polskie Centrum Badan I Certyfikacji), the National Certification Body for the CB Scheme in Poland. The PCBC issues the Polish Safety Mark B based on documentation provided by TUV Rheinland.
B Mark (Poland)
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BSMI
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CCC Mark (China)
The CCC Mark is referred to as China Compulsory Certification and will replace the CCIB and CCEE Mark as of August 1, 2003. The CCC Mark serves as evidence that covered products can be marketed, imported or used in China. When using the mark, the certificate holder must abide by the Regulations for the Compulsory Product Certification Mark.
CCC Mark (China)
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CE Marking
Many products seeking entry into the European Union must comply with the European Directives and bear the CE Marking. The CE Marking is the manufacturer's self-declaration, showing compliance with all applicable directives. As a subsidiary of an EU Notified/Competent Body, TUV Rheinland of North America can assist manufacturers in meeting Directive requirements.
CE Marking
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cTUV (Canada)
TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc. is accredited by the Standards Council of Canada to test and certify products to Canadian National Standards. Products tested and certified for the Canadian market by TUV Rheinland of North America will be identified by the cTUV mark which denotes compliance to Canadian National Standards.
cTUV (Canada)
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cTUVus (Canada & U.S)
TUV Rheinland of North America is a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) in the United States and is accredited by the Standards Council of Canada to test and certify products to Canadian National Standards. Clients can demonstrate compliance for both U.S. and Canadian markets through a single mark (cTUVus) on their product(s) which denotes compliance to U.S. and Canadian National Standards.
cTUVus (Canada & U.S)
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DIN Mark
This marking is of interest to North American companies that wish to sell their products in Europe, particularly products for construction, electrical components and protective eyewear.
DIN Mark
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ek Mark (Korea)
The ek Mark is placed on nearly all electrical products that are placed on the Korean market.
ek Mark (Korea)
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EVPU (Slovakia)
TÜV Rheinland cooperates with EVPU, a recognized Certification Body in Slovakia. EVPU can issue the Certificates based on the documentation provided by TÜV Rheinland. EVPU approval is mandatory.
EVPU (Slovakia)
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EZU Mark (Czeh Republic)
TÜV Rheinland cooperates with EZU, a recognized Certification Body in Czech Republic. EZU can issue the Certificates based on the documentation provided by TUV Rheinland. EZU approval is non-mandatory
EZU Mark (Czeh Republic)
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GOST-R (Russia)
Many products bound for Russia need GOST-R certification. TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc. has entered into a strategic cooperation with VNIIS to issue GOST-R certificates directly through VNIIS for an extensive range of products.
GOST-R (Russia)
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INMETRO (Brazil)
The INMETRO (Brazil) product certification is mandatory for some electrical and electronic products. The test standards used in Brazil are IEC-based.
INMETRO (Brazil)
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MIC Mark (Korea)
The MIC Mark is required for information technology equipment. Depending upon the product, the MIC Mark applies for Safety, EMC or Telecom.
MIC Mark (Korea)
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NOM (Mexico)
Many electrical and electronic products being sold in Mexico must comply with NOM (Normas Oficiales Mexicanas) standards. TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc. has a bilateral agreement with a Mexican laboratory accredited by Sistema Nacional de Acreditamiento de Laboratorios de Pruebas (SINALP) to evaluate products against Mexican standards. Once the product is found in compliance, NOM certification is granted.
NOM Mark (Mexico)
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Nordic Marks
Through an agreement with FIMKO, Nordic Certification Services are available for Finland, Sweden (SEMKO), Norway (NEMKO) and Denmark (DEMKO).
FIMKO
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SEMKO
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NEMKO
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DEMKO
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PSB Mark (Singapore)
The PSB Mark is issued by the Singapore Productivity and Standards Board. The Safety Authority (PSB) is the statutory body appointed by the Ministry of Trade and Industry to administer the regulations. The Safety Authority has amended the regulations, requiring all registered controlled goods to be individually marked with the SAFETY Mark. Manufacturers, importers, traders, retailers and advertisers who are involved in supplying controlled goods must ensure that their obligations under the regulations are fulfilled. The grant of approval and registration is valid for a period of three years, thereafter renewal is required if registration of that model is to continue.
PSB Mark (Singapore)
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PSE Mark (Japan)
The PSE Mark is issued to most electrical appliances for the home and business in Japan. The PSE Mark is printed onto the rating label.
PSE Mark (Japan)
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RCM Mark (Australian)
The RCM Mark indicates that the product meets all applicable regulatory requirements for safety and EMC and/or the specific requirements for radio apparatus. This mark is used in lieu of marking the product with the separate marks that indicate compliance for safety, EMC and radio apparatus regulatory requirements.
RCM Mark (Australian)
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S-Mark (Argentina)
The S-Mark product certification is mandatory according to Resolution 92/98 of the Argentinean government for all electrical and electronic products with a nominal supply voltage in excess of 50V. The test standards used in Argentina are IEC-based.
S-Mark (Argentina)
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S-Mark (Hong Kong)
TÜV Rheinland Hong Kong is a recognized Certification Body to issue the Hong Kong S-Mark certificate based on Electrical Products Safety Regulation (EPSR). The EPSR requires a certificate of safety compliance which provides statutory control over the safety of all household electrical products supplied in Hong Kong with the objective to enhance public safety in the use of this products.
S-Mark (Hong Kong)
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S-Mark (Hungary)
TÜV Rheinland Hungary is recognized as Certification Body to issue S-Mark certification.
S-Mark (Hungary)
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S-Mark (Japan)
The S-Mark shows the buyer, customer and consumer that the product has been successfully tested by an impartial and independent laboratory such as TUV Rheinland and has been proven safe.
S-Mark (Japan)
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SABS Mark (South Africa)
SABS is acting on behalf of the South African government to ensure that legal requirement are met. As fas as imported goods are concerned, the Department of Customs and Excise insists on either an SABS safety Inspectorate letter of clearance, which is called Compulsory Safety Scheme , or a SABS Safety Mark Scheme on the product in South Africa.
SABS Mark (South Africa)
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STB Mark (Belarus)
TÜV Rheinland is able to help customers to achieve the STB mark through its cooperative relationship with BelGISS, the Standard Writing Body for electrical products in Belarus.
To obtain STB Mark certification product has to be Hygienic registered in advance.
STB Mark (Belarus)
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S+ Mark (Switzerland)
Electrical low voltage appliances have to fulfill the requirements of the ordinance on electrical low voltage equipment (NEV). Electrical low voltage equipment can be marked on a voluntary basis with the well-known Swiss Safety Mark S+ which is an additional marketing advantage for manufacturer to place their products on the Swiss market.
TÜV Rheinland Group is in the position to undertake project handling for Swiss Approvals via ESTI (The Eidgensisches Starkstrominspektorat - Federal Inspectorate for Heavy Current Installations). EStI is the Swiss Certification Body in the field of electrical products.
SIQ Mark (Slovenia)
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SIQ Mark (Slovenia)
TÜV Rheinland cooperates with SIQ (Slovenski institut za kakovost in meroslovje), a recognized Certification Body in Slovenia. SIQ can issue the registered certificate of conformity which is mandatory in Slovenia.
SIQ Mark (Slovenia)
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TUVus (United States)
TUV Rheinland of North America is a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) in the United States. Clients can demonstrate compliance for the U.S. market through the use of this mark mark (TUVus) on their product(s) which denotes compliance to U.S. Standards.
TUVus (United States)
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Management System Certification
In today's global economy, it is vital for companies to have a certified quality management system. Many buyers will not conduct business with suppliers and vendors that are not ISO 9000 registered. Having a certified environmental management systems is also becoming a necessity in certain industries. TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc. can provide accredited registration services.
Information & rules governing the use of these marks
ISO 13485
In order to sell in Canada, Health Canada (as of Jan 1, 2003) requires all manufacturers of medical devices, with a class higher than 1, to have their quality system certified to the ISO13485 standard, by an organization that is accredited by Health Canada and the SCC (Standards Council of Canada) such as TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc.
ISO 13485
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ISO 14001
TUV Rheinland of North America can provide environmental management system registration according to the ISO 14001 standard. Our ISO 14001 registration services are accredited by the ANAB.
ISO 14001
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ISO 9001:2000
TUV Rheinland of North America provides management system certification to the requirements of ISO 9001:2000.
ISO 9001:2000
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TUV CERT ISO 9001 : 2000
TUV Rheinland of North America provides management system certification to the requirements of ISO 9001:2000. Our ISO 9001 registration services as member of TÜV CERT are accredited by TGA. Please note: the displayed logo can only be used in conjunction with your Certificate Registration number (Ex. 74 100 xxxx, 74 101 xxxx).
TUV CERT ISO 9001 : 2000
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Product Safety Test Marks
Manufacturers are successful at penetrating markets, gaining buyer acceptance and increasing market share when selling TUV Rheinland "marked" products. They can feel confident knowing that each mark is supported by TUV Rheinland's expert testing and certification services.
The Test Marks, Logos and Accreditation Marks presented on this website for download are for TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc. customers with approved products and registered management systems.
The use of these marks and logos is subject to the guidelines as developed and modified by TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc.
Please contact us for complete details.
Bauart Mark
The Bauart Mark, also known as the Type Approved Mark or TUV Mark, is a safety approval mark for components or subassemblies. This mark shows the manufacturer and the consumer that the component has been inspected by an impartial organization such as TUV Rheinland and has been found compliant with the required safety standards. The mark is supported by regular production surveillance audits.
Bauart Mark
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cTUV (Canada)
TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc. is accredited by the Standards Council of Canada to test and certify products to Canadian National Standards. Products tested and certified for the Canadian market by TUV Rheinland of North America are identified by the cTUV mark which denotes compliance to Canadian National Standards.
cTUV Mark
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cTUVus (Canada & U.S.)
TUV Rheinland of North America is a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) in the United States and is accredited by the Standards Council of Canada to test and certify products to Canadian National Standards. Clients can demonstrate compliance for both U.S. and Canadian markets through a single mark (cTUVus) on their product(s).
cTUVus Mark
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ECO-Circle Mark
The ECO-Circle Mark is for products that comply with the requirements of the Ergonomics Approved Mark, as well as additional environmental requirements.
ECO-Circle Mark
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E-Mark
Automotive products, components and subsystems that are exported to Europe must meet European EC/ECE requirements. Compliance is indicated by the e1 and/or E1 marks on the product.
E-Mark
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EMC/EMV Mark
The EMC/EMV mark demonstrates compliance with electromagnetic compatibility (emissions and immunity) law as well as the EMC requirements specified in the European EMC Directive 89/336/EEC. TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc. can provide EMC testing services through its own EMC facility, appointed laboratories or its own mobile EMC lab used for regional on-site testing of large equipment.
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Ergonomics Mark
The Ergonomics Approved Mark demonstrates that a Visual Display Terminal has advanced ergonomic quality because it complies with numerous ergonomic standards including: MPR II, ISO 9241-3 and ISO 9241-8.
Ergonomics Mark
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Functional Safety
The type approval results in issuing a certificate and allocation of the TÜV Rheinland test mark "Type approved – Functional Safety (FS)". This test mark is recognized worldwide as proof of functional safety.
Functional Safety
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GM Mark
The GM Mark shows that medical products have been tested and are in compliance with safety standards and the essential requirements of the Medical Device Directive.
GM Mark
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SEMI-S2
The internationally recognized, third-party SEMI-S2 Mark is for approved semiconductor manufacturing equipment. SEMI recognizes this mark as an official document that denotes third-party compliance with the SEMI S2 standard and safety guidelines.
SEMI-S2
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T-Mark
The T-Mark shows conformity to a specific standard, based on the manufacturer's specification. It enables the manufacturer to show that the product has been investigated to a particular safety requirement and the manufacturing process is regularly inspected.
T-Mark
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TUV Field Label
TUV Rheinland offers a Field label to it's customers who want to ensure that their industrial equipment and machinery comply with local, state and federal regulatory agencies.
TUV Field Label
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TUV Rheinland GS Mark
The German safety approval mark shows conformity with the German Equipment Safety Law. It is a recognized mark for electrical products, such as office equipment, household appliances and industrial equipment, and is widely accepted throughout Europe. The TUV Rheinland GS Mark signals to the buyer, customer and consumer that the product, as well as the user manual and production process, has been tested by an authorized institution such as TUV Rheinland and is supported by regular surveillance audits.
TUV Rheinland GS Mark
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TUVus (United States)
TUV Rheinland of North America is a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) in the United States. Clients can demonstrate compliance for the U.S. market through the use of this mark mark (TUVus) on their product(s) which denotes compliance to U.S. Standards.
TUVus (United States)
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Forms
The following forms are available for download. These are .PDF files (portable document format), enabling viewing and printing by Dos, Windows, Mac & Unix systems.
If you do not have a free .PDF viewer, you may obtain one free from Adobe at no charge, by clicking on the Get Acrobat icon.
Application Forms
Application for Bluetooth Services
Client Profile Form
Client Profile (To Open a New Account)
Constructional Data Form
Constructional Data Form for Electrical Appliances
Name/Address Change Form
Name or Address Change
Questionaires
ATEX Equipment Assessment Questionnaire
EMC Questionnaire
FDA 510(k) Review Quotation Questionnaire
(For Medical Devices and Medical Quality Systems)
ISO Registration Quotation Questionnaire
(For Quality Systems Registration)
Medical CE Marking and CMDCAS Quotation Questionnaire
(For Medical Devices and Medical Quality Systems)
NEBS Questionnaire
Pressure Equipment Directive Assessment Quotation Questionnaire
(For Pressure Equipment)
Request a Quote
Request for EMC & Wireless Quote Form
Request for Functional Safety Quote Form
Request for TELECOM Quote Form
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Downloads
The following data sheets are available for download. These are .PDF files (portable document format), enabling viewing and printing by Dos, Windows, Mac & Unix systems.
Brochures
Consumer Product Services Data Sheet
EMC Laboratory Testing Services Data Sheet
EMC & Mobile EMC Capabilities Data Sheet
Field Evaluation Services Data Sheet
GOST Data Sheet
Heavy Equipment Data Sheet
International Approvals Data Sheet
Lawn and Garden Data Sheet
Management System Certification (MSC) Data Sheet
NOM Services Data Sheet
Power Tools Data Sheet
Product Certification Passport
Rail Technology
SEMI® S2/S8 Assessment and Field Evaluation Services Data Sheet
Telecom Services Data Sheet
Testing and Assessment Services
TUVdotCOM Data Sheet
TUVdotCOM Executive Briefing
TUV Rheinland of North America Corporate Brochure
WEEE/RoHS Brochure
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