1. | Basic priciples |
__ | The WELL label for sanitary valves is awarded the VDMA GmbH. The classification is voluntary and open to all manufacturers of relevant products. The classification is carried out on the basis of the Water Efficiency Labelling Classification Scheme (WELL) in its latest applicable version. (see download area) Classifications based on earlier versions remain valid until their expiration date. Provided that EN standards exist for the products covered by the classification system, fulfillment of these standards is a basic precondition for being awarded a WELL label. A test report from a laboratory accredited according to EN ISO/IEC 170255 is acceptable as proof. As evidence of conformity with the WELL rating criteria, an assessment of by one of the partner testing institutes is required – unless otherwise stated. |
2. | Procedure and fees |
__ | The WELL classification procedure is carried out exclusively on-line. The application shall be accompanied by following documents:
The registration fee is 250 Euros for VDMA members and 500 euros for non-VDMA, plus the statutory rate of VAT. A registration fee is due for each label. VDMA Services will check the application after receipt of payment. The data in the application must correspond with the WELL attestation issued by one of WELL partner institutes. After approval of application, the applicant receives the requested label in form of a printable pdf document of the requested label. The registration is entered in the online label register. The classification is valid for 5 years. This entry in the label register will be automatically deleted, if no further extension is proceeded. An extension for another 5 years is possible. If the application contains errors or is incomplete it will be rejected without repayment of the registration fee. In case of rejection the applicant shall be informed about the specific reasons. |
3. | Use |
__ | VDMA Services has all rights to the label and the Water Efficiency Labelling Classification Scheme. The WELL label may only be used by the applicant and only in its original format, enlarged or reduced if required and in black and white style. For this purpose different label version will be provided for download in the applicants account after the WELL-label has been released by VDMA Services. The WELL label may only be used in connection with the related classified product or product family. Same applies for advertising with the WELL label (for example in product catalogues). The applicant themselves are responsible for form, content and legal admissibility of advertisements connected with the label. Any liability ofVDMA Services is excluded. The holder of a WELL label is not permitted to pass on the label to a third party. |
4. | Market surveillance |
__ | Every year, VDMA Services asks the label owners for evidence of compliance with EN standards - in the form of a test carried out by one of our partnering testing institutes - on two percent of its classified products. Samples are selected by a notary public, according to the principle of randomisation. Evidence of compliance with EN standards may be provided by means of
If such evidence is not procured, the WELL label for the product or the product family in question will be revoked. Should the label owner find himself unable to perform his obligation to provide such evidence within the given time period, due to limited or over-utilised testing capacities of the partner testing institutes, he may request a deadline extension no later than 14 days prior to the deadline by submitting a written confirmation issued by the testing institute charged with carrying out the test (hartmut.tembrink@vdma.org). The respective WELL label owner bears the costs incurred in connection with the sample testing process. |
5. | Infringement measures |
__ | VDMA Services reserves the right to begin proceedings against misuse of the WELL label. In the event of infringements against the usage conditions, in particular
VDMA Services may take following measures:
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6. | Court of jurisdiction |
__ | The court which has jurisdiction is Frankfurt/Main, Germany. Frankfurt, 01/07/2019 VDMA Services GmbH Lyoner Strasse 18 60528 Frankfurt am Main Telephone: +49 69 6603-1892 Telefax: +49 69 6603-2263 Email: vdmaservices@vdma.org Internet: www.gzf-expo.de |