Recreation and Sports Equipment
Performance Testing for Sports Equipment
Clearly distinguish yourself as a manufacturer of quality fitness equipment from the competition. Have your equipment's safety and functionality checked by TÜV Rheinland. We test the properties of leisure and sports equipment, such as function, durability, handling, manufacture, and corrosion. We also test the mechanical and electrical safety of your products in compliance with the (German) Product Safety Act (ProdSG).
Benefits at a Glance
With an internationally recognized audit seal from TÜV Rheinland you can:
- Help athletes with valuable information when deciding on which products to buy, and secure your place against the competition
- Fulfill the specifications of the (German) Product Safety Act (ProdSG).
- Boost consumer confidence in the quality and safety of your products
Our Services for Recreation and Sports Equipment
We certify your products in our own labs or on-site at your company based on the following norms:
GS Mark (Tested Safety)
This mark not only documents what safety inspection your product has already undergone, but also includes manufacture monitoring by TÜV Rheinland, as an independent and approved testing body.
CE Marking
As a manufacturer of medical fitness devices, a CE Marking will document your products' conformity with the 93/42/EWG directive. We will support you during classification based on the medical product directive (MPG) and, as a notified body, inspect class 1 products and upwards that feature a measuring function.
Some of the Most Commonly Used Standards
United States
UL1647: Motor Operated Massage and Exercise Machines
UL60335-1: Household and Similiar Electrical Appliances- Safety-Part 1: General Requirements.
UL60601-1: Medical electrical equipment- Part 1: General Requirements for Safety and Essential Performance.
ASTM F2276-03: Standard Speciifcation for Fitness Equipment.
ASTM F2216-03: Standard Speciifcation for Selectorized Strength Equipment.
ASTM F2277-03: Standard Test Methods for Evaluation Design and Performance Characteristics of Motorized Treadmills.
ASTM F1250-00: Standard Safety Specification for Stationary Exercise Bicycles.
ASTM F1749-02: Standard Specification for Fitness Equipment and Fitness FAcility Safety Signage and Labels.
Canada
CAN/CSA 22.2 No. 68: Motor Operated Appliances (Household and Commercial)
CAN/CSA E335-1: Household and Similiar Electrical Appliances- Safety- Part 1: General Requirements.
CAN/CSA 22.2 No. 601.1: Medical electrical equipment- Part 1: General Requirements for Safety and Essential Performance.
Europe
EN60335-1: Household and Similiar Electrical.
EN60601:1: Medical electrical equipment- Part 1: General Requirements for Safety and Essential Performance.
EN957-1: Stationary training equipment- Part 1: General safety requirements and test methods.
EN957-2: Stationary training equipment- Part 2: Strength training equipment, additional specific safety requirements and test methods,
EN957-4: Stationary training equipment- Part 4: Strength training benches, additional specific safety requirements and test methods.
EN957-5: Stationary training equipment- Part 5: Pedal crank training equipment, additional specific safety requirements and test methods.
EN957-6: Stationary training equipment- Part 6: Treadmills, additional specific safety requirements and test methods.
EN957-7: Stationary training equipment- Part 7: Rowing mahcines, additional specific safety requirements and test methods.
EN957-8: Stationary training equipment - Part 8: Steppers, stair-climbers and climbers. Additional specific safety requirements and test methods.
EN957-9: Stationary training equipment- Part 9: Elliptical trainers, additional specific safety requirements and test methods.
EN957-10: Stationary training equipment- Part 10: Exercise bicycles with a fixed wheel or without freewheel, additional specific safety requirements and test methods.
International
IEC60335-1: Household and similar electrical appliances- Safety-Part 1: General Requirements.
IEC60601-1: Medical electrical equipment- Part 1: General Requirements for Safety an Essential Performance.