KNAUER Certificates
Quality Certificates
Quality, Environmental, Medical, cTÜVus, AEO-C …
Quality Management
The KNAUER quality management system according to DIN EN ISO 9001 makes sure that we continuously produce products in the best quality possible. As a company, we have to prove ourselves every day in a highly competitive market. Therefore, we can only be successful if every employee contributes his share. Your satisfaction with the quality of our products and services is the key to our success.
Environmental Management
KNAUER contributes to the conservation of a healthy environment by basing our work on an environmental management system according to DIN EN ISO 14001.
Starting with the development of a new product, our designing engineers are bound to use long-lasting materials which allow low maintenance time intervalls and minimal downtime. Furthermore, a high energy efficiency and material efficiency in the production process and during the use of our products are important to us. Finally, the products should be able to be disposed of in an environmentally compatible way.
For the printed version of our instructions, we use environmentally friendly paper from sustainable forests.
Medical Devices Quality Management
EN ISO 13485 is an ISO standard that represents the requirements for a comprehensive quality management system for the design and manufacture of medical devices. The standard falls within the legally regulated area and is used to represent conformity with the current European medical device regulation (MDR).
Check the validity of the test mark 0000086399 on Certipedia.com:
https://www.certipedia.com/quality_marks/0000086399?locale=en
cTÜVus
KNAUER has the product certification to facilitate access to US and Canadian markets.
AEO-C
KNAUER has the authorized economic operator certification.
CrefoZert
Excellent solvency again confirmed by business information service Creditreform.
LCA – Life Cycle Assessment
KNAUER products follow the LCA - life cycle assessment.
Our Sustainability Week 2024
From 23 to 27 September 2024, KNAUER and its employees once again organized a Sustainability Week with a series of exciting and effective activities related to social responsibility and environmental sustainability. The charitable organization "The Hand Project" was also a guest and provided a moving experience. Under professional guidance, KNAUER employees from various departments assembled four mechanical prosthetic hands to be donated and fitted to people in need in countries such as Uganda and Nepal.
knauer.net is powered by 100% renewable energy
Our website is hosted in Germany by Hetzner Online, a company committed to protecting the environment. Their German data centers use 100% hydroelectric power - one of the greenest sources of electricity with the longest tradition. They have also been choosing the most energy efficient hardware for years.
KNAUER has been using green energy (water, wind, sun) for several years. In addition, the company's own photovoltaic system was expanded this year, increasing our annual production capacity by 13,030 kWh. The motivation to change not only the energy source of the company, but also the energy source of all employees to green energy was a topic in 2021/22. For this reason, a presentation by Simone Schütz from Greenplanet Energy was held in 2021 to inform employees about good energy alternatives. In 2022, KNAUER provided each employee with 50€ to change their current electricity provider to a greener version and we decided to continue the program in 2023 to support the transition to green energy.
Sustainability & Environmental Commitment
We are committed to protecting the environment for ourselves and our children. KNAUER contributes to the preservation of a healthy environment by implementing an environmental management system according to DIN EN ISO 14001. The KNAUER Quality Management System according to DIN EN ISO 9001 ensures that our products are of the highest possible quality. As a family business with about 190 employees, KNAUER is committed to sustainability and takes responsibility for our future.
Some of our environmental activities:
- The regular preparation of an input/output balance sheet to identify and evaluate energy and resource flows
- Environmentally friendly product development, energy efficient manufacturing and shipping with biodegradable packaging materials and reusable packaging with local suppliers
- Specifications for new product development based on environmental considerations such as low solvent consumption, repairability, and product longevity
- Complete modernization of the company building, including thermal insulation, new windows, electric blinds and a green roof, resulting in a 50% reduction in heating energy.
- 100% green electricity and solar power generation with our rooftop photovoltaic system
- Guidelines for business travel from an environmental, economic and social perspective
- Tips and instructions for customers to reduce the use of solvents when using equipment
- Environmentally friendly operation and manufacturing of HPLC instruments and accessories, e.g. by using energy-efficient equipment and reducing the use of solvents and hazardous substances
- A life cycle assessment to optimize the manufacturing process and focus on energy-saving components
Sustainable ACT Ecolabel Products
Certified by My Green Lab
Why sustainability is not a trend at KNAUER ... and why your choice makes a difference.
Selecting a laboratory instrument like an HPLC system can have a great impact on the success of your business. The choice affects the quality of your analysis, your productivity and the cost per sample. But your success and the success of your employees is not just related to these aspects.
You can make more sustainable and in the long term smarter purchasing decisions by choosing products from manufacturers who actively work to minimize the environmental impact of a device both during manufacture and during use. Purchasing HPLC systems with lower energy consumption, longer product lifetimes and reduced environmental impact during manufacture will also have a positive impact on the success of your business and determine your contribution to the wellbeing of the planet.
Challenge and a solution
Data for these aspects and costs are often hard to find and to consistently compare among the different manufacturers.
The ACT label (Accountability, Consistency, and Transparency) allows scientists and purchasing professionals to compare and choose products based on their sustainability around manufacturing, energy and water use, product lifetime, packaging, and end-of-life. ACT-labeled products are independently audited by SMS Collaborative, LLC (SMSC) and published by My Green Lab. To date more than 1300 laboratory product are in the ACT database.
The environmental impact factor (ACT-EIF) makes the products comparable. It is comprised of twelve individually evaluated criteria for each product.
KNAUER has also subjected its best-selling HPLC systems to independent assessment by “My Green Lab”. We are pleased to present the ACT Ecolabel that we have been awarded.
Top score for KNAUER HPLC
KNAUER's best-selling HPLC systems received the lowest environmental impact factors compared to any other HPLC product currently (July 2024) in the ACT database — implying its products set a new benchmark for sustainability in the industry. The instruments’ energy-efficient design, sustainable production, and years of efforts to create short and resilient supply chains are paying off.
There are three different labels for each of the evaluated products, depending on the region it is delivered to (US/EU/UK), because the shipping impact is also calculated.
KNAUER HPLC systems are Made in Germany, manufactured in Berlin. The KNAUER AZURA® 862 bar HPLC system with diode array detection scored an ACT-EIF of 13.3 for the EU label and the AZURA® 862 bar HPLC system with refractive index detection scored even lower at an ACT-EIF of 12.5 only for the same region. The ACT-EIFs for the US labels were 21.8 for the DAD version and 21.0 for the RID version respectively.
“Sustainability is not a trend at KNAUER. Since the start of the company in 1962, every decision, such as for example the selection of the suppliers or the design of the products, is driven by offering to the user long lasting products, with a minimal impact on the environment. The longer a system is in use, the less environmental impact does its shipping have", says Dr. Kate Monks, Head of Quality & Regulatory.
More info about the ACT label at: act.mygreenlab.org
#KNAUERforFuture
- Ecologically managed, award-winning company garden. The beautiful, spacious organic garden on the company premises is a place where people, plants and animals can truly feel at home. Because KNAUER is such a high-tech company, the garden was designed under the guidance of organic farmer Olaf Hempelmann. No pesticides or insecticides and only selective intervention - this is the philosophy of the beautiful organic garden in Zehlendorf. In addition, some beehives live in the KNAUER garden and produce honey.
- No plastic bottles in the company, free glass bottles for all employees and a drinking water filter for high quality water.
- Rewards for employees who commute by bicycle, public transportation, or carpooling
- Employee bike station with covered bike parking, bike pump and bike repair tools
- Leasing of a "business bike"
- Supporting the community, such as donating 40 trees for street plantings
- Conserving paper, preferring recycled paper, and recycling single-sided printed paper. Read the article in Robin Wood magazine
- Participation in European Sustainability Week
Quality promise
KNAUER develops, produces and distributes durable, standardized as well as customized solutions of the highest quality for laboratories and production. In order to offer our customers products and services according to their requirements and beyond, this quality policy guides our actions now and in the future. "Made in Germany" is not only a statement of origin for us, it is a promise of quality. Quality is essential for KNAUER. All employees individually contribute to maintaining and improving quality with their daily actions. Freedom to act creatively and develop new ideas ensures that we continue to be an innovative company.
We know, understand and are committed to meeting all the demands placed on us by our business partners, our workforce and the legislator. Therefore, we listen to our customers, involve them in developments and embrace industry trends in our decision-making. We strive for excellent delivery reliability and product quality and zero non-conformities and we continuously monitor our performance.
The Quality Management System (QMS), which we have introduced and continuously improved, ensures the quality of all processes inside and outside the company. The KNAUER Quality Management System (QMS) is and remains certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015, and since August 28, 2023, also according to DIN EN ISO 13485:2016. This is regularly reviewed by our customers and an independent certification body in addition to our internal review.
This promise is our incentive to become better and better within the legal requirements.
Sustainability guideline
We are convinced that long-term success of our company is only possible if KNAUER acts in an ecologically, economically and socially sustainable way. All our decisions take these aspects into account. This forms the basis of our business decisions. We know, monitor and fulfill all relevant legal requirements and ensure compliance. Furthermore, we strive to be a role model and inspiration for others with our sustainable actions. KNAUER is committed to the ten principles of the "UN Global Compact". We take responsibility for observing them. We contribute to the achievement of the 17 SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals).
Ecological
Our policy is to keep the impact on the environment as low as possible and feasible for us. It is our concern to contribute to an improvement of the environmental situation. We are concerned about climate change, dwindling biodiversity and, for example, pollution of the oceans. The reduction of CO2 emissions ("reduction of emissions according to the 1.5 °C path") and of the resulting waste ("no waste") as well as the avoidance of environmentally hazardous substances and hazardous materials, belong to the core of our efforts. The KNAUER environmental management system (EMS) is and remains certified according to DIN EN ISO 14001:2015. This is regularly reviewed by an independent certification body in addition to our internal review.
Social
Social sustainability is about people! Our goal is to enable all people along our supply chain to live and work in dignity. KNAUER understands its social responsibility, is a signatory of the "Diversity Charter" and provides apprenticeships. Events and theme days such as "Equal Pay Day" and "Diversity Day" are fixed components of our CSR activities (Corporate Social Responsibility).
Economical
KNAUER is convinced that in the future, economic activity will no longer be separable from ecological and social aspects. Economic sustainability and thrift help to limit the negative impact on the environment and society.
KNAUER is committed to sustainable investment, considerate use of resources, sustainable supplier management and regional purchasing.
This guideline is intended to give us the framework to become better and better.
Compliance Statements
Company-wide compliance and conduct policies
cTÜVus
KNAUER has the product certification to facilitate access to US and Canadian markets.
AEO-C
KNAUER has the authorized economic operator certification.
CrefoZert
Excellent solvency again confirmed by business information service Creditreform.
LCA – Life Cycle Assessment
KNAUER products follow the LCA - life cycle assessment.
Our Sustainability Week 2024
From 23 to 27 September 2024, KNAUER and its employees once again organized a Sustainability Week with a series of exciting and effective activities related to social responsibility and environmental sustainability. The charitable organization "The Hand Project" was also a guest and provided a moving experience. Under professional guidance, KNAUER employees from various departments assembled four mechanical prosthetic hands to be donated and fitted to people in need in countries such as Uganda and Nepal.
knauer.net is powered by 100% renewable energy
Our website is hosted in Germany by Hetzner Online, a company committed to protecting the environment. Their German data centers use 100% hydroelectric power - one of the greenest sources of electricity with the longest tradition. They have also been choosing the most energy efficient hardware for years.
KNAUER has been using green energy (water, wind, sun) for several years. In addition, the company's own photovoltaic system was expanded this year, increasing our annual production capacity by 13,030 kWh. The motivation to change not only the energy source of the company, but also the energy source of all employees to green energy was a topic in 2021/22. For this reason, a presentation by Simone Schütz from Greenplanet Energy was held in 2021 to inform employees about good energy alternatives. In 2022, KNAUER provided each employee with 50€ to change their current electricity provider to a greener version and we decided to continue the program in 2023 to support the transition to green energy.
Sustainability & Environmental Commitment
We are committed to protecting the environment for ourselves and our children. KNAUER contributes to the preservation of a healthy environment by implementing an environmental management system according to DIN EN ISO 14001. The KNAUER Quality Management System according to DIN EN ISO 9001 ensures that our products are of the highest possible quality. As a family business with about 190 employees, KNAUER is committed to sustainability and takes responsibility for our future.
Some of our environmental activities:
- The regular preparation of an input/output balance sheet to identify and evaluate energy and resource flows
- Environmentally friendly product development, energy efficient manufacturing and shipping with biodegradable packaging materials and reusable packaging with local suppliers
- Specifications for new product development based on environmental considerations such as low solvent consumption, repairability, and product longevity
- Complete modernization of the company building, including thermal insulation, new windows, electric blinds and a green roof, resulting in a 50% reduction in heating energy.
- 100% green electricity and solar power generation with our rooftop photovoltaic system
- Guidelines for business travel from an environmental, economic and social perspective
- Tips and instructions for customers to reduce the use of solvents when using equipment
- Environmentally friendly operation and manufacturing of HPLC instruments and accessories, e.g. by using energy-efficient equipment and reducing the use of solvents and hazardous substances
- A life cycle assessment to optimize the manufacturing process and focus on energy-saving components
Sustainable ACT Ecolabel Products
Certified by My Green Lab
Why sustainability is not a trend at KNAUER ... and why your choice makes a difference.
Selecting a laboratory instrument like an HPLC system can have a great impact on the success of your business. The choice affects the quality of your analysis, your productivity and the cost per sample. But your success and the success of your employees is not just related to these aspects.
You can make more sustainable and in the long term smarter purchasing decisions by choosing products from manufacturers who actively work to minimize the environmental impact of a device both during manufacture and during use. Purchasing HPLC systems with lower energy consumption, longer product lifetimes and reduced environmental impact during manufacture will also have a positive impact on the success of your business and determine your contribution to the wellbeing of the planet.
Challenge and a solution
Data for these aspects and costs are often hard to find and to consistently compare among the different manufacturers.
The ACT label (Accountability, Consistency, and Transparency) allows scientists and purchasing professionals to compare and choose products based on their sustainability around manufacturing, energy and water use, product lifetime, packaging, and end-of-life. ACT-labeled products are independently audited by SMS Collaborative, LLC (SMSC) and published by My Green Lab. To date more than 1300 laboratory product are in the ACT database.
The environmental impact factor (ACT-EIF) makes the products comparable. It is comprised of twelve individually evaluated criteria for each product.
KNAUER has also subjected its best-selling HPLC systems to independent assessment by “My Green Lab”. We are pleased to present the ACT Ecolabel that we have been awarded.
Top score for KNAUER HPLC
KNAUER's best-selling HPLC systems received the lowest environmental impact factors compared to any other HPLC product currently (July 2024) in the ACT database — implying its products set a new benchmark for sustainability in the industry. The instruments’ energy-efficient design, sustainable production, and years of efforts to create short and resilient supply chains are paying off.
There are three different labels for each of the evaluated products, depending on the region it is delivered to (US/EU/UK), because the shipping impact is also calculated.
KNAUER HPLC systems are Made in Germany, manufactured in Berlin. The KNAUER AZURA® 862 bar HPLC system with diode array detection scored an ACT-EIF of 13.3 for the EU label and the AZURA® 862 bar HPLC system with refractive index detection scored even lower at an ACT-EIF of 12.5 only for the same region. The ACT-EIFs for the US labels were 21.8 for the DAD version and 21.0 for the RID version respectively.
“Sustainability is not a trend at KNAUER. Since the start of the company in 1962, every decision, such as for example the selection of the suppliers or the design of the products, is driven by offering to the user long lasting products, with a minimal impact on the environment. The longer a system is in use, the less environmental impact does its shipping have", says Dr. Kate Monks, Head of Quality & Regulatory.
More info about the ACT label at: act.mygreenlab.org
#KNAUERforFuture
- Ecologically managed, award-winning company garden. The beautiful, spacious organic garden on the company premises is a place where people, plants and animals can truly feel at home. Because KNAUER is such a high-tech company, the garden was designed under the guidance of organic farmer Olaf Hempelmann. No pesticides or insecticides and only selective intervention - this is the philosophy of the beautiful organic garden in Zehlendorf. In addition, some beehives live in the KNAUER garden and produce honey.
- No plastic bottles in the company, free glass bottles for all employees and a drinking water filter for high quality water.
- Rewards for employees who commute by bicycle, public transportation, or carpooling
- Employee bike station with covered bike parking, bike pump and bike repair tools
- Leasing of a "business bike"
- Supporting the community, such as donating 40 trees for street plantings
- Conserving paper, preferring recycled paper, and recycling single-sided printed paper. Read the article in Robin Wood magazine
- Participation in European Sustainability Week
Declarations of Conformity
Accessories, Assistants, Autosamplers & Liquid handlers …
DoC – Mixing Chamber
Product no. E0012 E0012XA, E0018, E0018XA, E0029, E0029A, E0029XA und E0029AA
DoC – Memmert Universal Oven
Product: Universal oven
Type: UN…/30/55/75/110/160/260/450/750 UF…/30/55/75/110/160/260/450/750/1060 UN…plus/30/55/75/110/160/260/450/750 UF…plus/ 30/55/75/110/160/260/450/750/1060 Including all accessories
Memmert Universalschrank
Produktbezeichnung: Universalschrank
Typ: UN…/30/55/75/110/160/260/450/750 UF…/30/55/75/110/160/260/450/750/1060 UN…plus/30/55/75/110/160/260/450/750 UF…plus/30/55/75/110/160/260/450/750/1060 Inklusive allem Zubehör
DoC – Detector AZURA DAD 6.1L, DAD 2.1L, MWD 2.1L
1. DAD 6.1L Product no. EDCYYZZEX
2. DAD 2.1L Product no. EDCYYZZEX
3. MWD 2.1L Product no. EDBYYZZEX
DoC – Detector AZURA DAD 6.1L, DAD 2.1L, MWD 2.1L
1. DAD 6.1L Product no. EDCXXYYZZ
2. DAD 2.1L Product no. EDCXXYYZZ
3. MWD 2.1L Product no. EDBXXYYZZ
DoC – Foxy R1/R2 Fraction Collector
Declaration of Conformity for Foxy R1/R2 Fraction Collector
