Requirements

Varefakta sets requirements for consumer products – so you can trust what you buy

In everyday life, we rarely consider the fact that many of the products we use are subject to regulations – from bicycle locks and cleaning products to pet food and multivitamins.

Most people expect that things are in order:

• that the ingredient list on a ready meal is correct,
• that allergens are clearly labelled on a chocolate bar, and
• that a bicycle lock can actually withstand an attempt to break it open.

That’s where Varefakta comes in. We set specific requirements to ensure that products carrying our label are safe, usable, and compliant with the law.

Our regulations are based primarily on current legislation and European standards. But where standards fall short – or where special Danish conditions call for extra safety – we set our own requirements and test methods.

Example: pram harnesses
In Denmark, it’s a tradition for children to sleep outdoors in their prams – even in cold and rainy weather. That means the harness must not only be safe in theory, but also work in practice without constant supervision. That’s why Varefakta sets stricter requirements than the common European standards. It’s also why the Danish Health Authority recommends the use of Varefakta-approved harnesses in childcare institutions.

We do this so you can trust that the product will do exactly what it promises – every time.