www.tuv.com ID 0000050478 30 Ecology We endeavour to ensure the health and safety of our customers by acting responsibly and prudently right along the value-added chain. All our products are subjected to multiple test procedures and plausibility checks, from the design phase through to market launch, preceded by strength calculations and simulations even at the initial development stage. The tests are based on the furniture standards enshrined in the PrSG (Product Safety Directive in the EU including Switzerland), which define detailed specifications for healthy and ergonomic design, safety, stability and strength. Dynamic and static stress testing plays a central and important role. This is carried out several times during the entire product development process, and regularly assessed and documented. Certain product categories go through additional, independent testing by the TÜV/LGA in Nuremberg to reduce risks and health implications and are then certified. Girsberger Office products are certified, for example with the German GS quality mark, thereby demonstrating that product quality, product safety and the use of non-harmful, low-emission materials, tested for harmful substances, are an integral part of the company’s strategy. The proportion of office swivel chairs certified with the GS mark has risen from 97% in 2021 to 100% in 2022 while those certified as tested for harmful substances increased from 97% in 2021 to 100% in 2022, thereby reaching the highest possible values. We also saw an upward trend with GS-certified conference/multipurpose/visitor chairs, which went from 93.4% in 2021 to 95% in 2022, while there was a slight fall in those certified as tested for harmful substances from 67.5% in 2021 to 66.9% in 2022. For the office swivel chairs, the launch of the new Marva range in 2021 led to a slight fall in the proportion that were certified until the range became officially certified from 2022. The products were 100% certified in 2022 for the first time. For conference/multipurpose/visitor chairs, the proportion of GS-certified models and those tested for harmful substances continued to increase from 2020. Customer health and safety Key product categories subjected to additional, independent testing to reduce risks and health impacts. Tests for GS mark are valid for a period of 5 years. After this time, the product must be retested to cover any modifications that may have been made. Testing for harmful substances is repeated every year. Product testing Product range Of which with GS mark (Tested safety) Of which tested for harmful substances Of which ergonomics tested Swivel chairs Office Price list 2021 97.0% 97.0% 87.0% Swivel chairs Office Price list 2022 100% 100% 92.4% Multipurpose chairs/visitor chairs Office price list 2021 93.4% 67.5% – Multipurpose chairs/visitor chairs Office price list 2022 95.0% 66.9% – www.tuv.com ID 1111254173 Ergonomie
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