VdS-Approval procedures for products
VdS-Approval of products is done on the basis of a positive testing report of VdS laboratories. Product-specific requirements are normally more stringent than those of DIN, EN or ISO and are specified in the VdS Guidelines.
VdS-approved products are subject to diverse product monitoring measures, even after having been type tested, like for instance execution of product audits in manufacturing facilities with subsequent sampling and on-site inspection or inspection in the VdS laboratories. In principle proof of a certified quality management system according to ISO 9001 is required from manufacturing facilities.
Technical requirements are described in the product-specific VdS guidelines. In addition, formal prerequisites of the VdS-Approval procedure have to be complied with.
Guidelines, Fees:
- Procedures for testing, approval and evaluation of conformity of equipment, components and systems for fire protection and security technologies (2344en)
- Performance of product surveillances (2841en)
- Application for VdS Approval and/or EC conformity assessment (CE) - Annex D, 2344en
- Declaration by manufacturing site - Annex E, 2344en
- Application for a confirmation of the conformity with published regulations (Confirmation of Conformity) or a product assessment (with no further certification) - Annex F, 2344en
- Notification of product modifications - Annex G, 2344en
- Table of fees (Modul A)
Your contacts:
Fire protection products
Rainer Lüttenberg
Phone: +49 221 7766-420
Securitys technology products
Peter Winand
Phone: +49 221 7766-432