Signs of certification and their meaning. Trademark Quality

Various marks of conformity and quality of the goods are applied to the container, the product itself or its packaging in the form of symbols, signs, badges. Such drawings are very important to know in order to ascertain the quality of the purchased products. After all, money is paid for it. Such marks confirm the requirements of quality standards, the availability of necessary certifications and regulatory documents.

It is recommended to know the values ​​of the most different signs, symbols and symbols, which mark the most different products directly on their packaging or container. Over time, you can memorize all the icons absolutely in memory. We try to lay out the quality marks of both individual countries and international labeling. These symbols can help determine the choice of a product.

Modern society is called a consumer society. Now a huge variety of various products has increased more than ever. Among such a large number and different manufacturers   it is easy for consumers to get lost and very difficult to do right choice   and get exactly what you need. In order to distinguish truly high-quality products from the general mass, a conformity mark was invented and developed special character, which is applied to the product or its packaging and tells the consumer that this product complies with state or international standards.

How does a manufacturer get a mark of conformity?

The quality mark can be obtained by the manufacturer both on a voluntary basis and without fail. The quality certification of goods is carried out by special certification commissions, which carry out an examination and confirm that the product or product complies with all the regulations necessary for this group of products. During the examination, many factors are taken into account - from the technology to the ingredients that make up the product. Signs of compliance with standards can be state, international, national, or even specially designed for a specific group of goods and products. The presence of a quality mark significantly enhances the trust of customers, and, ultimately, is beneficial for all manufacturers. Therefore, most companies and organizations carry out their goods, even if it is not necessary.

Story

In the XIX century in Russia, merchants sought to deliver goods to the imperial court, as it was very profitable. In order to achieve this high honor, their goods had to be of the highest quality, and then they put on it special sign - Supplier of His Imperial Majesty's Court. On products it was allowed to put the state emblem, confirming compliance with the high requirements of the Emperor himself. Later in the USSR, a quality mark appeared - a pentagonal star, resembling a human figure. This sign of the certificate and conformity officially appeared in 1967, it guaranteed a product that was canceled or issued by the State Certification Commission for a period of up to three years. The presence of a cherished star allowed the manufacturer to make a 10% surcharge in the price, and all enterprises sought to get it. In the last years of the USSR, this led to the fact that goods bearing signs of conformity and quality were no longer as high-quality as in previous years.

PCT

After the collapse of the USSR, the former mark of quality ceased to be relevant, and new national marks of conformity replaced it. State production standards are strictly regulated and verified by relevant authorities and enterprises. The PCT (Rostest) conformity mark is placed only on those products and products that have received permission from the Federal Agency for Metrology and the Ministry of Industry and Energy of the Russian Federation, or authorized bodies. The registration of issued marks is carried out by the State Standard of the Russian Federation, which is confirmed by a special license. If such a sign is placed on the product, it must be indicated under the alphanumeric code of the authority that issued the certificate. Such an image may be used in advertising, on letterheads, on photos of goods, etc. The PCT mark guarantees the consumer high quality of the purchased products, which meets all state regulations and regulatory requirements adopted in the Russian Federation.

Russian brand

Since 1999, national competitions have been held in Russia. This sign is assigned to different groups of goods that occupy prizes in the competitive selection. The sign of the certificate of conformity looks like a pentagonal emblem, in the center of which the image is located. The Russian brand has three degrees - for the highest quality service, advanced production technology and the highest quality product. This sign is assigned by a non-profit organization and has a public status. For manufacturers who import foreign-made goods to the Russian market for five years and more, there is a special nomination - a supplier of products to the Russian market.

International quality marks

Almost all developed countries have their own quality marks, which are received by the manufacturer, if they comply with all national standards and requirements in the manufacture of their products or products. Different countries have different rules, for example, there are product ingredients or drugs that are prohibited in some countries, but can be applied in other states. In this case, the goods can only have a national mark of the certificate of conformity, if it meets the requirements of an international level, then the manufacturer can obtain permission to use international or transnational signs.

European quality marks

One of the most recognizable and widespread signs of CE is Conformite Europeenne, European Compliance. It is important to bear in mind that the labeling of products with these letters indicates not so much that the product is of high quality, but about its safety. Such a symbol means that the product meets the standards of production adopted in the countries of the European Union. The same applies to all products manufactured not in European countries, but entering the European market. For products that belong to the group of electronic and technical equipment, the presence of the ENEC sign - European Norms Electrical Certification.

The presence of such a symbol on the product ensures the safety and high quality of electrical equipment. In the UK, the letters of quality are the letters BSI - British Standarts Institution. It is assigned to products by management systems and speaks of independent certification.

The TUV mark is the marking of one of the oldest organizations in Germany certifying various goods and products. This sign can be made in any color and include a variety of inscriptions.

ISO standards

ISO, the International Organization for Sertification, is an international transnational organization dedicated to standards. It was created in 1946 with the direct participation of the USSR, among other 25 states. Standards of this organization are numbered depending on the product group, compliance with this international standards   It guarantees high quality products or products and is recognized in many countries around the world. ISO certification is placed on products, packaging or directly on the product itself.

Ecological signs

Recently, most people care about the environment, and often the choice of a certain product or product by the consumer depends on the presence of certain signs that indicate the environmental friendliness of the product. The most recognizable of such signs is a dot, it can be depicted in green or even black and white. This image indicates that the packaging can be recycled. Arrows located in a triangle also mean environmentally friendly packaging - recycling for future use. A man with a basket means the request of the manufacturer to throw the packaging in the trash, and not under his feet. This sign is applied to those types of goods that are supposed to be used outside the home - various candy wrappers, wrappers, etc. In the CIS countries, this sign is often used incorrectly by manufacturers - it can be found on the packaging of laundry detergent or toothpaste. Placing a symbol on these products simply does not make sense.

There is a certain group denoting their use. For example, latin letter   U in a circle around the world is used to designate a vegan sign with chamomile, made in green color, is used to apply to products that are intended only for vegetarian cuisine, and shows that the product does not contain any vegetable ingredients. Schematically drawn rabbit with the inscription Not tested on animals says that when developing technology, experiments with animals were not conducted. Such marks, which carry important information, help the consumer to make a choice in favor of a particular product or product.

A manufacturer that has permission to use quality marks has a great competitive advantage. The mark of conformity is a guarantee that, in making a purchase, the consumer will not stumble on low-grade products, that the goods being purchased will not harm health or the environment.

Informed consumers often buy only products with special conformity marks. They trust such products and are looking for all that they are going to buy, the cherished "magic signs." Those who do not know, usually do not know why on the labels of food, clothing, toys and other types of products, these or other signs.

We already wrote about how such marks fall on products. Today we will tell you what the most common conformity marks mean.

What is the EAC conformity mark or the Uniform circulation mark of products on the market of the Eurasian Economic Union?

The EAC conformity mark means that the products have passed the conformity assessment procedure in the form of certification or declaration. Such products have confirmed their compliance with the requirements of the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union, and can be freely distributed in the territory of the Eurasian Economic Union. It can be found on foodstuffs, cosmetics, clothing, toys, household appliances and other types of products covered by the technical regulations.

To be able to label products with a similar mark, you must contact any certification body and find out whether your products are subject to mandatory or compliance. After all, an EAC conformity mark is applied to the products.

What is the CE mark of conformity

The CE mark of conformity is marked with products that comply with EU directives and harmonized European Union standards.

If products that are subject to mandatory confirmation of compliance with EU directives do not meet their requirements, they are not allowed into the EU internal market. The CE mark is the only mark in the countries of the European Union, confirming the compliance of products with European safety standards for humans, property and the environment.

CE mark can be found on all types of products, except food. In fact, it is the same EAU mark that is used on the territory of the Eurasian Economic Union.

If you are manufacturing products that you want to export to EU countries, be sure to contact the certification body that has an agreement with the notified body for certification of the European Union, and specify whether it is subject to confirmation of compliance with directives and harmonized standards of the European Union, which require CE marking, and how to do it.

Mark of Compliance with the Technical Regulations (TRBY) of the Republic of Belarus

This sign indicates that the product you hold in your hands has successfully confirmed compliance with the requirements of the necessary technical regulations developed, approved and put into effect in the Republic of Belarus, and is allowed for sale only in the territory of the Republic of Belarus. Usually you can meet on the product or this sign, or the sign of the EAC. Each country has its own sign. In Russia, for example, an analogue of the Belarusian mark of conformity to technical regulations in the framework of the National System of Conformity Assurance is a STR mark.

Signs of compliance STB

The sign of compliance of the STB means that products, performed works or services have undergone mandatory confirmation of compliance with the requirements of state standards for safety indicators in the national system of technical regulation and standardization of the Republic of Belarus. In case of voluntary confirmation of compliance, the STB mark is encircled with a black line.

Also near the STB mark can be found inscriptions, such as "ISO 9001" or "HACCP". They are usually located under the sign and are part of it. This means that the product or service has passed the conformity assessment procedure in one of the management systems.

Detailed information on all types and features of applying the STB mark of conformity on products can be found in TCP 5.1.08 - 2012 (the text of the document is available in open access   on the Gosstandart website: www.gosstandart.gov.by).

Ecological compliance mark

The environmental conformity mark is applied to products that have been certified to comply with the environmental criteria of all the necessary technical regulatory legal acts of the Republic of Belarus and are safe for the environment. In Belarus, such a sign can be found on the labeling of synthetic detergents, refrigeration equipment, wallpaper, televisions.

Other countries also have signs of environmental compliance. Here's what they look like:

This concludes today's digression on the signs of compliance. Of course, the signs of conformity many times more, and they all do not fit into one article. We told only about the most common. If you have any questions, write them in the comments or ask through a special form free consultation. Specialists "Certification Center Standard" will be happy to respond to them promptly.