The Institute

Product testing without black box.

HANSE-CERT tests products physically according to a published assessment standard. Every test report transparently shows how a result came about – openly accessible for merchants and buyers.

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What sets HANSE-CERT apart

Physical testing instead of self-disclosure

Products are actually shipped and tested. Assessments are not based on manufacturer information or completed questionnaires.

Published assessment system

Each product is evaluated based on 25 defined criteria. Individual assessments are publicly documented and part of every certificate.

Traceable results

Buyers can not only see the result, but also the underlying assessments and test areas.

Accessible to ordinary merchants

Independent product testing should not be reserved exclusively for large corporations. That is why our procedures are designed for transparency and cost-effectiveness.

Our understanding of quality

Quality must be traceable

That is why HANSE-CERT publishes not only the test result, but also the underlying criteria and individual assessments. Buyers should be able to understand which properties were tested and why a product received a particular rating.

Our Principles

Clear rules for credible assessments.

Independence

The assessment is based solely on the test result – regardless of the client.

Transparency

We publish the criteria, individual assessments and the basis of the overall result.

Fairness

All products are tested according to the same criteria and the same assessment system.

Physical Testing

We assess submitted products – not manufacturer specifications or self-declarations.

Our Role

Making independent product assessment accessible.

Between marketing promises and complex testing procedures, there is often a lack of a traceable solution that is within reach for merchants and manufacturers.

HANSE-CERT closes this gap: with an independent product assessment that is understandable, publicly traceable, and economically accessible.

WHY HANSE-CERT

Trust comes from traceability.

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