Since 1920, we have been ensuring the safety of electrotechnical products, systems and installations. Today, more than 200,000 types of products worldwide carry VDE Certification Marks, issued by an independent institution concerned only with consumer safety.

Over 60% of all Germans are familiar with the VDE Mark. The majority of consumers consider the safety mark on electrical products as a "very important" safety criterion, and nearly 90% feel that independent safety tests are "important."

The VDE Testing and Certification Institute has 410 employees testing electrotechnical and electronic components, machines, appliances and systems for electrical, mechanical, thermal and other relevant characteristics - including electromagnetic compatibility. Operating as a neutral and independent body, the Institute objectively and professionally conducts this testing with state-of-the-art equipment, drawing on generations of experience in standardization, testing, and participation in international conformity assessment schemes.

The VDE Certification Marks are registered and protected in more than 30 countries. Manufacturers in over 50 countries worldwide affix the VDE Mark to their products. In many countries, the VDE Mark is a standard requirement for imports. And in some cases, it is even in greater demand than locally approved certifications.

The work of the VDE Testing and Certification Institute is closely linked with the standardization efforts of the VDE. The testing activities generate a significant spin-off relevant for the further development of electrotechnical standards. The Institute supports standardization work with fundamental research, the elaboration of new test methods, the development of test equipment and instructions, and the conduct of series testing.

In the end, the VDE Certification Marks - comprising a whole family of marks for a wide variety of applications - are the most visible symbol of our commitment to serve society by promoting technologies and ensuring they are safe.

Testing areas:

·         Lighting

·         Electronics

·         Information technology

·         Industrial and medical technology

·         Appliances and systems for home and commercial use

·         Installation materials

·         Electric and electronic components

·         Cables and cords

·         Materials

·         Special testing

·         EMC testing