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| Manufacturer contacts the test and certification body in Mannheim Tel: +49 621-4456-3430 or Mainz Tel: +49 6131/785-393 | ||
| ↓ | ||
| The test and certification body sends an inquiry form for a detailed description of the equipment | ||
| ↓ | → ↑ | Appointment of a date for testing between our inspektor and the manufacturer |
| The manufacturer returns the filled inquiry form to the test and certification body | ↑ | |
| ↓ | ↑ | Assessment of the equipment by the inspector at one of our test laboratories or at any other agreed location |
| Preparation of a quote with respect to the provided information | ↑ | |
| ↓ | ↑ | When the test is passed: Issuance of the inspection document (certificate |
| Is the manufacturer accepting the quote? | ↑ yes | |
| no ↓ | If applicable: authorization for using a test mark | |
| no test and certification; no costs! | ||