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HONG KONG, May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- TUV Rheinland is launching a new test mark worldwide that is unique in the testing sector in both form and function. It replaces all other TUV Rheinland test seals, which have emerged over the course of the company's 140-year history. The new test mark has numerous benefits for the various users, including companies that want to have their products or systems validated, end customers, and investigative and customs authorities.
The design of the new test mark is clearly structured with three elements. Visible on the left-hand side is the app icon shape, which clearly distinguishes the test mark from others. The contents of the test are specified in the center. These may be "Quality" and "Safety", for example. These keywords are descriptive and relate solely to the tested criteria. A QR code that takes users directly to the TUV Rheinland database when scanned using a smartphone can be added on the right-hand side.
The TUV Rheinland test mark can be found on a wide range of objects -- on food packaging and household appliances, on toys and playgrounds, in kitchens, bathrooms and gardens, and in hospitals or elevators.
Transparency, safety, recognition
The new, globally uniform test mark is valid for all TUV Rheinland services and combines three key advantages.
As only one unique test mark is used, its authenticity and content can be verified beyond a doubt. This enhances testing certainty, a fact that is enormously relevant to customers, end consumers and authorities. Wherever the test mark is used, there is uncompromising reliability on the fact that the testing really took place according to independent rules and that, for example, there can be no product piracy.
In addition, new features such as the QR code further improve transparency regarding the tested products or systems. Consumers, users and authorities can now obtain information anytime, anywhere on products, raw materials, manufacturers, production processes and working conditions. Using the QR code, they find out what criteria were used for testing the product, the quality of the product and what is important for use. Or even what management system a company is following and what that means.
In a third step, the contemporary design improves the test mark's recognition factor. Only one TUV Rheinland test seal is awarded worldwide now, which means it will be seen more often. The mark's eye-catching, square app icon shape means it cannot be mistaken for anything else. The demonstrably high level of awareness of the TUV Rheinland brand contributes to this.
Integrated QR code
With the integrated QR code, TUV Rheinland's new test mark has a unique new feature among test seals. The code can be scanned in via smartphone, which then takes the user to a database via a link contained in the code. The linked database entry contains various contents: To begin with, there is an illustration of the test mark in question, including the key test words as internal links, which, in turn, contain explanations. If a product has been tested, this page may also contain product photos and a list of the product's features. The features tested and certified by TUV Rheinland are a key component of the information stored in the database. Further links that take users to information about the manufacturer or additional certificates, for example, are also possible. This provides users with a comprehensive and transparent look at the results of the test.
About TUV Rheinland Greater China
An internationally renowned independent third-party testing, inspection and certification organization, TUV Rheinland possesses 140 years of experience, has 500 service locations in 65 countries on 5 continents, employs over 17,000 people worldwide, and provides professional service support to clients around the world. TUV Rheinland employs approximately 3,000 people in the Greater China region, offering testing and certification services such as industrial and renewable energy services, electrical and electronic product testing, telecom testing, fast-moving consumer products testing, ergonomics evaluation, mobility, railway safety, food safety and management system. TUV Rheinland has long been synonymous with rigorous high-quality testing and certification services and for providing a variety of professional assessments from an impartial and independent perspective. We provide local companies with quality services and solutions that comply with safety, quality, and environmental-friendly requirements.
TUV Rheinland Greater China
Beijing -- Guangzhou -- Hong Kong -- Ningbo -- Qingdao -- Shanghai -- Shenzhen -- Taipei -- Wuxi
Press Contact
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Tel: +852-2192-1948
Email: simon.hung@hk.chn.TUV.com
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