Consumer protection and the highest degree of safety for the handling of electro technical products is a major goal of the VDE. Standards, safety research and product testing are the traditional tasks, which make the VDE the companion of technological progress.

It has been proven that many consumers see the VDE seal not only as a certification mark, but as a distinction. Our commercial customers, who integrate VDE-tested components, devices and processes into their systems, place a high degree of confidence in us.

Consumer and industrial users enjoy the following benefits:

• Effective protection against hazards
• Security for purchasing and investment decisions
• Trust placed in the safety and usability of tested products

Use our knowledge to your advantage and inform yourself about future technologies and technological trends. In our different sections you will get valuable tips for your everyday life and gain insight into the work of the VDE: starting with safety tests for the well-known VDE mark, via the prevention of electricity accidents, new studies about cellular phones and health issues to energy efficiency of electrical appliances.