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Safety & Quality

Security and quality are of paramount importance to Bundesdruckerei. After all, secure identities, counterfeit-proofing and protection against tampering form the core of our solutions. That is why the company places great emphasis on fostering a culture of security and quality.

Certifications of the Bundesdruckerei GmbH

The following certifications demonstrate that our processes and services have been audited against recognised standards. They confirm our commitment to reliable and professional services, and to quality, security and transparency for our customers and business partners.

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ISO 9001:2015 certification 

Certification for a quality management system in accordance with an internationally recognised standard, ensuring that products and services meet customer requirements and are continuously improved.

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ISO 45001:2018 certification 

Certification for a occupational health and safety management system in accordance with an internationally recognised standard, ensuring safe and healthy working conditions.

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ISO 50001:2018 certification 

Certification for an energy management system in accordance with an internationally recognised standard, increasing energy efficiency and supporting the responsible use of resources.

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ISO 14001:2015 certification 

Certification for an environmental management system in accordance with an internationally recognised standard, systematically reducing environmental impacts.

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ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification 

Certification in accordance with the internationally recognised standard for an information security management system that protects information assets and systematically minimises security risks.

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ISO 14298:2021 certification 

Certification of our security printing management system in accordance with an internationally recognised standard, ensuring protection against forgery, tampering and unauthorised production of security-relevant printed products.

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ISO/IEC 17025 certification 

Certification for testing and calibration laboratories in accordance with an internationally recognised standard, ensuring technical competence as well as the reliable and traceable performance of testing and calibration procedures.

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TSI.EN 50600 certification 

Certification for the security of the IT infrastructure in accordance with a recognised data centre standard, ensuring the planning, implementation and operation of a highly available and secure IT environment.

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ISO 37001 certification 

Certification for an anti-bribery management system in accordance with an internationally recognised standard, systematically embedding measures to prevent, detect and combat corruption throughout the company.

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audit berufundfamilie 

Certification for a family- and life-phase-aware HR policy by audit berufundfamilie, confirming the long-term promotion of a healthy balance between work, family and private life within the company.

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FSC certification 

Certification for products from responsibly managed forests in accordance with an internationally recognised standard, ensuring transparent and sustainable sourcing of wood and paper products.

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ISO 18295-1:2017-07-01 certification 

Certification for customer contact centres (call centres) in accordance with an internationally recognised standard, ensuring the quality, efficiency and customer focus of service and communication processes.

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ISO/IEC 15408 certification 

Certification for the international standard, also known as Common Criteria, for the systematic evaluation of the security of IT products and systems.

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AEO certification 

The internationally recognised status as an AEO (Authorised Economic Operator) certifies a particularly high level of reliability, security and trustworthiness in cross-border supply chains.

Accredited testing procedures of the Quality Testing Laboratory in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018

DAkkS procedure number D-PL-21843-01-00

As of April 2026

ISO/IEC 18745-1:2018-07 Test methods for machine readable travel documents (MRTD) and associated devices Part 1:Physical test methods for passport books (durability)
8.1 Stress methods Conditioning stress method
8.2 Thermal cycling stress method
8.3 Storage temperature stress method
8.4 Operational climate stress method
8.5 Impact stress method
8.6 Book bend stress method (back pocket)
8.7 Dynamic bend stress method
8.8 Torsion stress method
8.9 Sheet turning stress method
8.10 Sheet pull stress method
8.11 Abrasion stress method
8.12 Pen stress method
8.13.6.2 (DIN EN ISO 9227:2024-10) Method for salt mist (Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres - Salt spray tests)
8.14 (EN ISO 105-B02:2014-11) Artificial daylight exposure stress method
9.2 Evaluation methods Physical damage evaluation method
9.3 Peel strength evaluation method
9.5 Datapage and cover warpage evaluation method
9.6 Book warpage evaluation method
ISO/IEC 10373-1:2020-10 Cards and security devices for personal identification - Test methods Part 1: General characteristics
5.1 Card warpage
5.2 Dimensions of cards
5.3 Peel strength
5.5.3.3.1 (DIN EN ISO 9227:2024-10) Salt mist (Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres - Salt spray tests)
5.6 Card dimensional stability and warpage with temperature and humidity
5.7 Adhesion or blocking
5.8 Bending stiffness
5.9 Dynamic bending stress
5.10 Dynamic torsion stress
5.14 Resistance to heat
6.10 ICC-Mechanical strength: 3 Wheel test for ICCs with contacts
ISO/IEC 24789-2:2011-02 currently ISO/IEC 24789-2:2024-02 Identification cards - Card service life - Part 2: Methods of evaluation
5.1 (currently A.1.5) Xenon arc light exposure - no longer offered from Q2 2026
5.2 (currently 5.1) Surface abrasion
5.5 (currently 5.6) Plasticised vinyl storage
5.6 (currently A.1.2) Wear and soil test - no longer offered from Q2 2026
5.7 Temperature and humidity aging
5.8 (method will be omitted in 2024 reversion) Temperature shock - no longer offered from Q2 2026
5.9 (currently 5.8) Temperature and humidity cycling; currently called:Temperature and exposure with humidity variation
5.10 (currently 5.9) ID-1 card flexure
5.12 (currently 5.10) Cross cut tape test
Annex A (currently A.1.7) Shortened bending stress
MIL-STD 883-1 Department of defence - Test method standard - Environmental test methods for microcircuits
Method 1004.7 1987-08-17 Moisture Resistance

Test methods for paper and board
DIN 53121:2014-08 Testing of paper and board - Determination of the bending stiffness by the beam method - no longer offered from Q2 2026
DIN EN ISO 534:2012-02 Paper and board - Determination of thickness, density and specific volume (thickness only)
DIN EN ISO 536:2020-05 Paper and board - Determination of grammage
DIN EN ISO 1924-2:2009-05 Paper and board - Determination of tensile properties - Part 2: Constant rate of elongation method (20 mm/min)
DIN EN ISO 11664-4:2020-03 Colorimetry - Part 4:CIE 1976 L*a*b colour space
ISO 2471:2008-12 Paper and board - Determination of opacity (paper backing) - Diffuse reflectance method

Do you have questions about our certifications?

Contact us at:

ims@bdr.de