Certificate, Label, Hangtag and Co.

• Certificate: prerequisite for usage right of label, separate document documents the
• 1-year validity; document can be uniquely tracked
• Label: informative advertising tool from an independent third party for your product(s)
• Hang tag: additional consumer information and supporting advertising tool

The label can be attached or displayed as a hang tag, sticker, sewn-in label, print in print media or as an image on the internet.

The label may only be displayed exclusively, completely and in a traceable manner on the basis of the .eps or .png files provided.
(see here)

The size may only be changed in proportion and must remain legible up to font size 6. Colour deviations must be approved by Hohenstein.

Only materials are used for the determination of the UV protection factor. Only such materials, at which no two-dimensional hole larger than 1 mm² exist in new state, are accepted for certification.

Good protection is provided by suitable material but also by a sensible product design. Typically exposed parts of the body should be covered. Products that only protect an extremely small area of the body from UV rays are not certified. This excludes products which have a note stating that the UV protection is intended exclusively for a defined part of the body.

The test must be passed successfully, an application made and the accompanying declaration of conformity provided. The results must not be used for advertising purposes without this labelling and valid certificate. Mentioning the test basis UV STANDARD 801 and the UPF achieved within the context of CE labelling, CE declaration and manufacturer information is not affected by this.

Samples of 1 m² per material and colour must be provided. Homogenous and representative samples without seams, inserts or other interruptions should be provided with at least 15 cm distance to the selvedge. Depending on the product, 5 ready-made samples of the largest size can also be provided.

FACTSHEET UV PROTECTION​​​​​​​

• Test: 10 working days
• Certification: 1-3 working days

FACTSHEET

Yes, but only in the initial test in the dry, new condition. The continued tests in other conditions are carried out representatively according to the test programme. This is based on steps developed in research work and many years of experience. This can save you costs and time.

• Test: graduated price scale, costs available on demand and are dependent on material quality (composition, surface weight, finish, etc.) and number of colours
• Certification: €250 per material quality for UPF achieved
• Additional certificate: €50 for each additional UPF achieved in an already valid, certified material quality

UPF 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 60 or 80. The plus sign (+) must not be used for any class.

No. The top priority is the best possible protection of consumers. It is important and advisable that consumers can select the clothing that suits them based on their skin type and purpose.

The label is a protected trade mark and is only available with UPF.

With regard to regulation (EU) 2016/425 on personal protective clothing, specification of the protection class is required according to the level of risk in accordance with Annex II, 1.1.2.2. Protection Classes.

It is possible to receive additional certificates for the same product group that has achieved different UPFs in the test. Certificate extensions are possible during the duration. A general certificate can also be created.

We are happy to advise you about these options, please provide us with your products/samples.

No. All required tests must be completed. This provides assurance for the market to avoid products being incorrectly labelled. This also applies in the case of an extension or expansion of a certificate as well as an additional certificate. The label may only be used when the test has been passed for the certification of submitted samples.

If there is valid certification, the label may be used for 1 year. The certificate and thus the label can be extended after application and test. providing that the product has not been changed and the UPF is confirmed in the short test. Products made of the same material can be included on the certificate or existing products omitted. Unless agreed otherwise, the costs for the extension and test are paid by the applicant.

You are reminded about the extension by Hohenstein around 2 months before expiration of the validity.

The certificate is available in German and English. The label is language-neutral. The hang tag is issued in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Danish.

The Hohenstein-accredited test basis UV STANDARD 801 is recognised throughout Europe. No restrictions are required to be included in the manufacturer information. Additional useful information for the consumer can be provided. With a UPF ≥ 10, the requirements of the regulation (EU) 2016/425 on personal protective clothing are met according to the current status of technology. We would be pleased to advise you on this.

HOHENSTEIN SERVICES FOR THE PROTECTION FUNCTION

• Verification within framework of PSA-VO
• Confirmation of UV protection by independent third party
• Confirmation of highest possible protection level
• Sharing of material properties
• Differentiation from standard clothing and certified UV protection clothing on the basis of the basic level
• Differentiation from competitive products
• Differentiation of quality product level
• Increase in benefit to consumers
• Increase in product value
• What are the advantages of Hohenstein?
• Hohenstein Quality Label
• UV STANDARD 801

• Material testing in one place, for all aspects of your product
• First-class information
• Founding member and holder of the secretariat of the International Test Association for Applied Protection against UV Radiation
• Notification service for certificates
• Large volume of certificates and thus the most experience in material certification
• Accreditation of UV STANDARD 801
• Practical solutions for your issues