Blick auf das RAL Gebäude mit Jubiläumsbanner zu 100 Jahren RAL mit dem Slogan
Time for tomorrow For 100 years, we have stood for quality, reliability and trust. We celebrate our anniversary by looking back on a history rich in tradition - and full of energy for the future. Join us on this journey!
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The RAL building in Bonn Our responsibility for the environment, nature and resource conservation is reflected in our modern RAL building in Bonn. Located in Bonn-Beuel, it was designed from the outset as a sustainable building.
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Labeling expert since 1925 RAL is one of the oldest labelling experts in the world. Consumers, companies, industry and trade have been relying on RAL since 1925. The particularly high quality standards of the products and services are developed by independent experts, continuously neutrally tested and constantly updated.

RAL – the labelling expert. Since 1925.

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Orientation in the labelling jungle Clarity and transparency in all areas

As an umbrella organisation, RAL unites various fields of activity and departments. 150 different RAL Quality Marks (RAL Gütezeichen) are the hallmarks of the objective and impartial RAL Quality Assurance (RAL Gütesicherung) system, which guarantees a particularly high quality of goods and services. Our RAL COLOURS with more than 2,500 valid colour standards and defined colour tones for professional colour users, are known worldwide. The RAL ENVIRONMENT department awards the Blue Angel and the EU Ecolabel environmental labels on behalf of the German government and the European Commission. RAL LOGO LICENCE contributes to the fact that consumers and companies can rely on products and services with the test logo of the Stiftung Warentest, the sustainable textile label Green Button or the food label Nutri-Score by granting licences, monitoring and prosecuting misuse. In this way, we make an important contribution to consumer protection and provide reliable guidance in the labelling jungle. Want to know more about us or our labels? Take a look around our website and find out more. We are also happy to advise you and look forward to hearing from you.

Creation & Development

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Since 1925, we have been the first port of call when it comes to creating and developing reputable labels such as Quality Marks (Gütezeichen). We work closely with all the relevant market players, institutions, professional and trade groups (Fach- und Verkehrskreise), drawing on our extensive experience and excellent networks.

Labelling

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Awarding trusted labels is our core business. We have been managing the Blue Angel and the EU Ecolabel since their inception. New mandates such as Nutri-Score and the Green Button complete our portfolio, as does the long-standing licensing of the Stiftung Warentest test logo.

Monitoring

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Market surveillance and the pursuit of abuse round off our range of services and our contribution to a fair, transparent and trustworthy economy – whether for consumers, companies, trade or institutions.
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Das RAL Gebäude mit dem Logoschriftzug an der Fassade im Vordergrund RAL
Guide to reliable products and services

Das RAL Gebäude mit dem Logoschriftzug an der Fassade im Vordergrund RAL
Guide to reliable products and services
RAL Quality Marks (RAL Gütezeichen) indicate products and services of particularly high quality.

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The universal language of colour
Dive into the world of more than 2,500 defined colours with RAL COLOURS.

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Working for the Blue Angel and EU Ecolabel for four decades
The environmental labels Blue Angel and EU Ecolabel identify particularly environmentally friendly products and services. They are awarded by RAL after a strict certification process with specific environmental criteria.

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Independent and neutral marketing and monitoring of your label or brand
Your partner for the independent and neutral marketing and monitoring of your label or brand.

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Lectures, workshops and events with top-class speakers
The RAL ACADEMY offers a wide range of seminars. In addition to colour seminars, the RAL ACADEMY also organises individually tailored in-house seminars, for example on RAL Quality Assurance (RAL Gütesicherung).
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