RAL DEUTSCHES INSTITUT FÜR GÜTESICHERUNG UND KENNZEICHNUNG E.V. (RAL GERMAN INSTITUTE FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CERTIFICATION) Fränkische Straße 7 · D-53229 Bonn · Phone: +49 (0) 228-6 88 95-0 E-Mail: RAL-Institut@RAL.de · Internet: www.RAL.de HISTORY The “Reichsausschuss für Lieferbedingungen” (RAL) – Committee of the German Reich for Terms and Conditions of Sale – was founded in 1925 as a combined initiative of the German private sector and the German government of that time. The joint aim was the standardization and clear definition of precise technical terms of delivery. For this purpose, fixed quality standards and their control were needed – the system of quality assurance was born. Its implementation required the creation of an independent and neutral institution as a self-governing body of all parties active in the market. That was the moment of birth for RAL and ever since that time it has been the competent authority for the creation of quality labels. RAL TODAY RAL acts as an independent service provider in its fields of activity. It is recognized as a non-profit organization and organized in the legal form of a registered association. Its organs are Executive Committee, Board of Trustees, General Assembly of Members and the management. RAL’s independent and neutral position finds expression in the fact that the principles of its activities are established by the Board of Trustees which is composed of representatives from the leading organizations representing industry, consumers, agriculture, the federal ministries and other federal bodies. They have a permanent seat and vote on that body. In addition to them, the General Assembly of Members elects four quality assurance associations on the Board of Trustees as representatives of the RAL members. RAL’S AREAS OF COMPETENCE • RAL creates Quality Marks • RAL is responsible for registrations, agreements and RAL certificates
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