RVM Certification — Automatic Take-back Equipment for SGR Packaging
    Services for SGR

    Operational Certification of RVM Equipment

    Validation of the performance of automatic take-back equipment for SGR packaging.

    What the Program is

    Operational certification of RVM equipment

    The programme GS1 Romania Operational Certification of RVM Equipment offers manufacturers, distributors and equipment operators the opportunity to demonstrate that their equipment complies with the operational requirements defined for the Deposit Return System.

    The certification process verifies the functioning of the equipment and its ability to correctly handle SGR packaging under real usage conditions.

    Benefits

    Why certify an RVM?

    Independent verification

    The evaluation is carried out based on a standardized methodology developed by GS1 Romania.

    Alignment with SGR requirements

    The testing covers the parameters and functionalities relevant to operating within the Deposit Return System.

    Trust for partners

    The certification results provide transparency and predictability regarding the equipment's behavior.

    Documented evidence

    The process generates the documentation and results needed to evaluate performance.

    What the certification verifies

    Equipment functioning in real-world scenarios

    The Program evaluates the functioning of RVM equipment using a testing kit developed by GS1 Romania for specific operating scenarios, in accordance with the performance criteria set out in the SGR administrator's requirements

    Packaging recognition
    Barcode reading
    Identification of eligible products
    Handling of exceptions and errors
    Operational performance
    Compliance with applicable requirements
    Types of certification

    Two approaches, depending on the applicant's needs

    Model certification

    The evaluation is carried out on a constructive equipment model.

    Suitable for manufacturers wishing to validate a range of equipment based on the same architecture and functionality.

    Recommended for

    • RVM manufacturers
    • equipment importers
    • launching a new model

    Equipment-based certification

    The evaluation is carried out on an individual piece of equipment.

    Suitable for organizations wishing to validate the functioning of a specific RVM in operation.

    Recommended for

    • equipment operators
    • one-off revalidations
    • individual operational checks
    Certification levels

    Two levels, depending on the depth of the evaluation

    Basic

    BASIC level

    Verification of the essential set of parameters and functionalities relevant to the operation of the equipment.

    Includes

    • basic operational tests
    • essential functional checks
    • evaluation report
    Premium

    PREMIUM level

    Extended evaluation for organizations wishing a more detailed analysis of equipment performance.

    Includes

    • additional testing scenarios
    • in-depth checks
    • extended coverage of operational parameters
    • detailed evaluation report
    The certification process

    How does the certification process work?

    01

    Submitting the request

    The applicant fills in the testing form and submits the necessary information.

    02

    Planning the session

    The testing details and conditions are established together with the GS1 Romania team.

    03

    Testing the equipment

    The equipment is evaluated according to the applicable procedure and scenarios.

    04

    Submitting the results

    The evidence and documents resulting from the certification process are generated.

    Request certification for an RVM equipment

    Contact the GS1 Romania team for details on the testing and certification process.

    sustenabilitate@gs1.ro