Bicycle locks that are on the “List of approved bicycle locks” are locks approved by Varefaktas that you can purchase at your local bicycle lock retailer today. The Bicycle locks on the “list of previously approved bicycle locks” are locks that you can no longer purchase, as the production and distribution has ceased.

Bicycle locks that are present on the “list of previously approved bicycle locks” are still insurance approved.

Remember that you should have a Lock Certificate (Låsebevis) for your specific lock with the retailer’s stamp and the date of purchase if the insurance company is to pay compensation in case of bicycle theft. Otherwise ask your insurance company what their requirements are for bicycle locks.

As a main rule, you must have a Lock Certificate (Låsebevis) with the retailer’s stamp for the insurance to cover a theft.

You can purchase an approved lock online, however, you should be aware that it should be from a Danish retailer, as you will not receive a Lock Certificate (Låsebevis) if you purchase the lock from a non-Dansih retailer.

Furthermore, there might be slight differences to the same lock whether you purchase it in Denmark or other countries (even within the EU), as the requirements might vary from country to country.

Because it may vary what the various insurance companies require for bicycle locks, Varefaktas recommend that you contact your insurance company and ask them, whether it is possible to receive compensation if your bicycle lock is equipped with an abroad-purchased bicycle lock.

Bicycle locks with the Varefakta label has been tested and approved by Varefakta based on Varefakta’s Requirements. Danish insurance companies usually require that you use a Varefakta approved bicycle lock, otherwise they can deny paying any compensation if your bicycle has been stolen.

Varefakta recommend that you contact your insurance company when in doubt or if you have any insurance related questions.

Varefakta is a voluntary label, which is why it is the bicycle lock manufacturers who decide whether they want a bicycle lock approved by Varefakta. It is therefore not all bicycle locks on the market that are tested and approved by Varefakta. If a specific lock is wished to be approved by Varefakta, it is recommended that you contact the manufacturer directly.

Yes, in 2020, Varefakta updated our demands for bicycle locks, so that it now also contains electronic bicycle locks. The demands contain a number of extra safety and functional requirements, in addition to the legislation, for electronic bicycle locks defined by Varefakta.

If you as a manufacturer are interested in having an electronic bicycle lock approved, Varefakta can be contacted on tel. (+45) 46304500 or via email cykellaase@varefakta.dk