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Safe and sustainable products for the retail and consumer goods industry

TÜV NORD inspects processes and supply chains – for safe consumer goods, sustainable trade, and trust in purchasing worldwide.

Our services for the retail and consumer goods industry

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Reliable testing for sustainable trade and consumption

TÜV NORD offers a wide range of independent testing, inspection and certification services for the consumer goods and retail sectors. The aim is to ensure the safety, quality and conformity of products along the entire value chain - from raw materials to production and distribution.

The focus is on internationally recognised standards that promote safety, quality and transparency along the supply chain. Whether you are a wholesaler, logistics service provider or intermediary - our experts offer you suitable solutions to fulfil your company's legal requirements, strengthen trust with business partners and make processes more efficient.

Our offering is complemented by practical training courses that prepare your employees for current challenges such as sustainability, digitalisation and global trade regulations.

All services for the retail and consumer goods industry

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BRCGS Agents & Brokers Certification

BRCGS Consumer Products Certification

BRCGS Packaging Materials

Certification of data centers according to TSI, EN 50600, or ISO/IEC 22237

The certification of data centers according to TSI, EN 50600, or ISO/IEC 22237 by TÜV NORD guarantees availability, security, and resilience. Since 2002, over 1,000 projects have been successfully completed, making certified data centers a reliable benchmark in Germany and internationally and creating trust among third-party users.

Commissioning of data centers

TÜV NORD's commissioning of data centers includes integration tests that ensure the proper functioning of critical infrastructure such as power supply, climate control, and security systems. As a neutral third party, TÜV NORD provides quality assurance to ensure trouble-free operation and verify system interactions.

Company Representatives

Company officers are essential for compliance with legal requirements in companies. They monitor environmental protection, occupational safety and data protection, advise management and train employees. Their expertise helps to minimise risks and promote sustainable practices in order to make operations legally compliant and efficient.

Conformity assessment of data centers

TÜV NORD's conformity assessment of data centers ensures physical security and availability through standards such as TSI, EN 50600, and ISO/IEC 22237. These provide comprehensive requirements definitions for power supply, climate control, building construction, and security systems, enabling companies to demand quality guarantees from colocation providers.

Deadline Calendar

Design Assesment of data centers

TÜV NORD's planning assessment of data centers ensures compliance with standards such as TSI.STANDARD, EN 50600, and ISO/IEC 22237. Early review of the draft design allows for corrections to be made in the event of deviations, ensuring high availability classes and optimal structural and technical measures.

Emission measurements

In accordance with the Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG), operators of plants requiring authorization are obligated to have the type and scope of emissions from their facilities regularly assessed by an accredited measuring body, as notified under Section 29b BImSchG. Our experts conduct these emission measurements for a wide range of individual substances.

The European standard EN 50600 provides comprehensive guidelines for the planning, construction, and operation of data centers, focusing on power supply, air conditioning, and security infrastructure. TÜV NORD experts support you in designing your data center to be future-proof and state-of-the-art.

Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)

GOTS certification assesses ecological and social requirements along the entire textile supply chain – TÜV NORD CERT verifies the relevant evidence.

HACCP Certificate

IFS Wholesale Cash and Carry

Industrial noise

As an accredited measuring body, TÜV NORD Umweltschutz offers reliable noise measurements and noise forecasts on industrial plants. Trust our long-standing experience to reliably meet legal noise protection requirements.

ISO 27001 Certification

The ISO/IEC 27001 standard defines criteria for an effective information security management system (ISMS) that ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data. TÜV NORD offers customized audits for certification to ensure trust and continuous improvement.

The international standard ISO/IEC 22237 provides comprehensive guidance on the planning, construction, and operation of data centers to ensure their physical security and availability. TÜV NORD experts support you in planning, operating, or expanding your data center in a future-proof manner in line with the latest state of the art.

KRITIS and the IT Security Act

The IT Security Act 2.0 extends the protection of critical infrastructures (KRITIS) to include municipal waste disposal and companies of particular public interest. It lowers thresholds to oblige more organizations to increase their IT security, especially those that serve more than 500,000 people.

Location assessment of data centers

The location assessment for data centers is crucial for security. Early identification and mitigation of risks such as water, explosions, and hazardous substances are essential. The location influences the level of security, whereby potential hazards and traffic routes must be taken into account to ensure optimal conditions.

MSC Certification

Permit Management

The construction and operation or modification of a plant according to the Federal Immission Control Act requires a comprehensive permit management. Operators must go through complex application procedures and submit extensive application documents. Current legal framework conditions and the permit status must always be taken into account.

Playgrounds and Play Equipment

Anyone operating a playground in Germany must ensure that it is kept in good condition. In addition to regularly checking the play equipment for defects or potential hazards, new play equipment must also comply with the latest standards and regulations.

Quality Gates & Construction guidance for Data Centers

TÜV NORD offers effective construction supervision to ensure the conformity and certifiability of high-availability data centers. Up to five on-site appointments during the construction phase allow deviations to be identified and corrected at an early stage, based on standards such as TSI.STANDARD, EN 50600, and ISO/IEC 22237, in order to avoid high costs for subsequent changes.

Security for networked products in the Smart Home

Supplier Audits

Supply chains & due diligence obligations

Since 2023, the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act has required organisations to protect human rights and environmental standards throughout their entire supply chain. Through risk management, preventive measures, and grievance mechanisms, violations can be identified and prevented at an early stage. Annual reporting ensures transparency

Traceability of food

TSE.STANDARD: Energy efficiency & sustainability in data centers

The TSE.STANDARD from TÜV NORD supports data centers in implementing energy efficiency and sustainability in accordance with the Climate Neutral Data Center Pact and the Energy Efficiency Act. It offers a modular system for compliance with EU directives and ISO 50001:2018 to demonstrate CO2 neutrality and sustainable operation.

TSI.INTENSIVE Trainings

The TSI.INTENSIVE training courses offered by TÜV NORD provide an in-depth examination of topics such as refrigeration, energy supply, fire alarm and extinguishing technology, safety systems, and EN 50600 & ISO 22237. These one-day modules complement the TSI.PROFESSIONAL training and can also be booked separately to develop practical supply concepts.

TSI.PROFESSIONAL Training

The TSI.PROFESSIONAL training course from TÜV NORD offers comprehensive insights into the planning, construction, and operation of data centers, based on the TSI methodology and the TSI.STANDARD. It covers physical security, availability, and energy efficiency, based on BSI IT-Grundschutz and standards such as DIN EN 50600.

TSI.PROFESSIONAL Update Training

The TSI.PROFESSIONAL update training course from TÜV NORD extends your TSI.PROFESSIONAL status by 24 months. It includes individually planned content, including changes to TSI.STANDARD and TSI.EN50600, current standards, new processes, group exercises, and experience sharing.

TSI.STANDARD: Availability & Physical Protection of Data Centers

TSI.STANDARD is a methodology developed by TÜV NORD for evaluating and certifying the physical security and availability of data centers. It offers a holistic approach that takes into account the physical infrastructure, organizational processes, and documentation to ensure high availability and security of the infrastructure.

Unannounced audits for IFS and BRCGS standards

Workplace noise

As an accredited measuring body, TÜV NORD Umweltschutz offers noise measurements and noise assessments. We offer competent support to optimize your working environment. Trust our expertise to optimize the occupational safety and productivity of your employees.

Workshops for Data Centers

The workshop provides an overview of security standards for data centers based on TSI.STANDARD, EN 50600, and ISO/IEC 22237. Participants receive an assessment of certifiability, clarify project-specific questions, and learn details about test procedures and requirements.