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GGF partners with BSI to offer Members exclusive ‘ digital fingerprint ’ service
The GGF has partnered with the British Standards Institution ( BSI ) to bring Members a new and exclusive benefit , one that will allow them to ensure the traceability of their products in the supply chain .
BSI Identify is a unique , digital identification service that is designed to raise the bar in industry safety and compliance standards by delivering highly accurate and easily accessible product information to customers and end users .
After signing up to BSI Identify , GGF Members are able to create a persistent , public landing page for each of their products and issued with a BSI UPIN , which is a unique , traceable digital and physical link that can be applied to individual products at the manufacturing stage .
Supply chain operators can scan the UPIN , in the same way you would scan a QR code with a smart device or mobile phone . They are then directed to an online resource , that ’ s controlled by the manufacturer , which details accurate , up to date information on the product . The UPIN is designed to work within digital tools and models too , supporting the industry to deliver on efficiencies that such approaches can offer .
End users can also scan the UPIN , which acts as a smart link to a page where they can find a wealth of information on their windows and doors .
In addition to giving fabricators a simple and effective method to prove that their products are manufactured to relevant safety standards , BSI Identify can also help to demonstrate compliance to Building Regulations by providing access to relevant product information , a particularly important feature following recent updates to Part L for energy performance and Part F for ventilation .
GGF Members will benefit from an exclusive 25 % discount when signing up to the scheme , with prices starting from just £ 375 for 12 months .
The GGF ’ s Group Chief Development Officer , Anda Gregory , commented : “ BSI Identify is the latest in a series of exciting new initiatives that we have introduced for the benefit of our Members .
“ The ability to equip individual products with a ‘ digital fingerprint ’ is an incredibly powerful tool for manufacturers , one that helps to solve the problem of traceability within the supply chain .
“ For manufacturers who have invested huge amounts of time and money perfecting their product , it can be a challenge to ensure that people can access the correct information on that product once it has left the factory .
“ By allowing users to quickly access accurate and most importantly , auditable data , businesses can present a single , definitive source of information on their products on a user friendly and open platform ,” she continued .
“ That ’ s important not only to maintain the highest levels of safety and compliance , but to help protect the reputation of the manufacturer .
“ BSI Identify helps to greatly improve visibility across the supply chain , it mitigates the risk of product substitution , demonstrates a strong commitment to product quality and safety and enhances a company ’ s reputation as a responsible manufacturer ,” concluded Anda .
“ Ultimately , it offers peace of mind for manufacturers , reassurance to customers further down the supply chain and helps to raise standards across the industry .”
To sign up to the scheme visit : https :// www . bsigroup . com / en-GB / industriesand-sectors / construction-andthe-built-environment / innovation / bsi-identify-request-a-quote ?_ ga = 2.14076023.1166786124.1658929242- 247424300.1630912669
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