Contact GMAApproval for Germany
The following provides a summary overview of Germany's regulations and compliance system.
How UL Can Help You
UL can help you with any or all of the following to achieve compliance:
- Identify applicable requirements for your specific product or technology feature to comply with current regulations in safety, EMC, wireless, energy efficiency, etc.
- Provide pre-compliance testing during the design and development phase to determine compliance
- Assist in completion of applications and other required forms
- Test in our accredited labs or your qualified facilities to issue CB Test Report and Certificate with applicable national differences and other test reports for wireless, energy efficiency, etc.
- Handle entire submittal process including working with local testing and certification organizations
- Arrange for initial factory inspections that are required before certification issuance
- Coordinate verification testing on qualified products as needed
- Facilitate and expedite project progress with support of UL’s local team and/or partner
- Support renewal maintenance of certificates as needed
- User manual translation service when needed
Marks/Certifications
 CE Marking | Mandatory/Voluntary Mandatory Validity Period of Certification No expiration as long as the product is in compliance with the relevant directives and standards Certification Organization Manufacturer’s self-declaration (Low Voltage Directive) | Safety CB test report/certificate, third-party EN test report or manufacturer’s test report accepted EMC CB test report/certificate, third-party EN test report or manufacturer’s test report accepted Additional Requirements ROHS, ATEX, R&TTE, Eco design and energy labeling may also apply, based on product type |
 UL-EU Mark | Mandatory/Voluntary | Safety |
 D Mark | Mandatory/Voluntary | Safety |
 UL-GS Mark | Mandatory/Voluntary | Safety |
 ENEC Mark | Mandatory/Voluntary | Safety EMC |
Product Scope
Scope of products covered by the above regulations include but not limited to the following:
- Information technology equipment
- Audio and video equipment
- Household and similar use appliances
- Lighting products
- Electric tools
- Medical devices
- Laboratory, test and measurement equipment
- Low-voltage electrical equipment
- Electrical wires and cables
- Switches for circuits, installation protective and connection devices
- Telecommunication terminal equipment
Marks/Certifications
EC Conformity Marking | Mandatory/Voluntary Mandatory (DoC or SDoC depending on product type) Authority/Regulatory Body R&TTE Directive Marking of Certification Logo or Number Required? Yes Validity Period of Certification No expiration Declaration must be updated if the standard is updated or amended | Local Representative Required? No Other European Directives may require Local Representative, i.e. Medical Device Directive Specific User Manual Requirements? Yes End Product Testing Required When Using an Approved RF Module?* No specific regulation. The end product should comply with R&TTE Directive. RF Performance Testing Required? Yes (in-country testing not required) |
Product Scope
Scope of products covered by the above regulations include but not limited to those that contain the following radio/wireless technologies
- Bluetooth
- Keyless systems
- Wireless LAN
- WiMax
- UMTS
- GSM
- LTE
- ANT/ANT+
- ZigBee
*Requirement may be different depending on the product scope. For details, please contact us.
Marks/Certifications
 CE Marking for Energy-related Products (ErP) and Energy Labeling for Televisions | Mandatory/Voluntary Mandatory Certification Organization European Union (EU) | Testing Option Non-designated first or third-party laboratory |
Product Scope
Scope of products covered by the above regulations include but not limited to the following:
- External power supplies
- Simple set-top boxes
- Standby and off-mode losses of Energy-using Products (EuPs)
- Televisions
Additional Information
Please note the information presented above represents a general overview and may not contain the most up-to-date information since regulatory requirements are changing frequently. For the latest information, please contact UL at gma@ul.com
