Misuse of SLG certificates / test marks
Please find below information about cases of misuse of SLG test marks and forged SLG certificates.
| Company | Product | Types | Misuse | Publication |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ningbo Tongrun Lighting Co. Ltd. | Gartenleuchten /Outdoor fixed luminaires | verschiedene /several | Fälschung eines Konformitätszertifikates /Falsification of conformity certificate | 2012-10 |
| Hellweg Einkaufsgesellschaft m.b.H. | Ortsfeste Leuchte / Fixed luminaire | Lilia 2tlg. Art.-Nr. 560550 | Unrechtmäßige Anbringung des GS-Zeichens auf einer Verpackung / Illegal GS marking on packaging | 2013-06 |
| nicht zu ermitteln / not to detect | Steckdosenleisten / Socket outlets | Zhongya ZY-10 | Unrechtmäßige Anbringung des GS-Zeichens / Illegal GS marking | 2013-08 |
| Fenet Oy | Leuchte mit Lichterkette / Luminaire with ligthing chain | 76124/NL-201-10L | Unrechtmäßige Anbringung des GS-Zeichens / Illegal GS marking | 2014-03 |
| Dan Yang Ming An Electrical Appliance Co., Ltd. | Elektronischer Transformator | MAID-0360700 | Unrechtmäßige Anbringung des GS-Zeichens / Illegal GS marking | 2015-03 |
| Yongjia Jialong Electric Co.Ltd | Gummi-Befestigungsbänder / Elastic strap | 2pc 150cm - 4006150 | Unrechtmäßige Anbringung des GS-Zeichens / Illegal GS marking | 2016-03 |
| Dan Yang Ming An Electrical Appliance Co., Ltd. | Externe Netzteile / External power supplies | MAO-XXXYYYY | Fälschung von GS-Zertifikat und Prüfbericht / Falsification of GS license and test report | 2021-07 |
Misuse of certificates / test marks: How to identify forged documents
Please note the following points when scrutinising documents:
- Verify that the issuing body exists in case the body is unknown to you.
- Check the expertise of the issuing body, i.e. by checking their accreditation documents.
- Is the information given consistent?
- Is the certificate signed?
- On the certificate, is a reference document mentioned, such as a test report? - If so, request the test report and check the test details.
- Check the validity of the certificate!
Furthermore, reputable certification bodies offer their customers to check the validity of a certificate. Look for online databases or contact forms on their website or contact them by email, fax or post. You should receive a prompt response, normally within 24 hours.
