Congratulations to Deuter’s 2019 child carrier (Kid Comfort) Koala series
for winning the 2018 Outdoor Industry Award
Fun fact:
What is the Outdoor Industry Award?
Also known as the Outdoor Award, it is a guiding light for the global outdoor industry. It has long been regarded as one of the most important awards for innovative design in the outdoor sector, and its prestige is equivalent to the “Oscar” of the outdoor industry.
What is the T
TA leading third-party testing and certification organization globally. Its business mission is to protect humans, the environment, and property from risks posed by new and unknown technologies.
The certification scope covers medical devices, electronics and electrical equipment, toys, textiles, and more, providing various specialized tests such as chemical testing, ergonomics testing, raw material testing, quality and performance testing, functional and safety testing, and environmental simulation testing.It is an authoritative body in the fields of testing, inspection, auditing, certification, training, and knowledge services..
Products that pass the testing will be awarded corresponding product certification certificates and granted the right to use related certification marks, such as T
>What is the GS mark?
The GS mark is authorized by the German Ministry of Labour.Indicates that the product’s safety for use has been tested by a credible independent organization..
The GS certification is a voluntary certification based on Germany’s Product Safety Law (GPGS), tested according to the unified EU standard EN or the German industrial standard DIN. It is a recognized German safety certification mark in the European market.
It has the following advantages:
1. GS serves as a mark indicating product safety and reliable quality.has gained broader recognition among German and EU consumers;
2. Minimize the liability risks of manufacturers in terms of product quality;
3. Enhance producers' confidence in product quality, safety, and compliance with legal requirements;
4. Emphasize to consumers the producer's commitment to product quality and safety.
5,Manufacturers can assure end users that products bearing the GS mark have been tested by third-party testing organizations;
6. In many cases,>Products bearing the GS mark meet quality and safety standards that go beyond legal requirements.;
7. The GS mark enjoys higher recognition than the CE mark because the GS certificate is issued by qualified third-party testing organizations.
It is worth noting that although the GS certification mark is not legally mandatory, it does indeed ensure thatmanufacturers are held strictly accountable under German (European) product safety laws in the event of an accident caused by product failure..
Unlike the EU’s mandatory CE certification, the GS is a voluntary certification based on German safety regulations. It is tested and issued by independent third parties authorized by the German government. In addition, companies seeking GS certification must pay annual fees and undergo annual factory inspections, which meansthe GS mark enjoys far greater credibility and market acceptance than the CE mark. Products with GS certification typically command higher selling prices and are more popular in the market..
—The above knowledge is partially sourced from Baidu Wenku.