While carrying out their mandatory tasks, authorities increasingly rely on the technical expertise and databases of the VDE Institute.

Our online service is of particular interest to inspection and surveillance authorities. VDE tested and certified products can be found in a special database, which is updated daily. Manufacturers or marketers who have been detected during our market and product surveillances to have forged the VDE mark or used it without authorization will be listed in our misuse list.

For the effective control of product piracy the European customs authorities check the validity VDE certificates demanded for the import of goods through our internet certification register.

Regulatory authorities enjoy the following benefits:

• Expert support in their commitment to consumer protection
• Expansion of their own technical expertise