IGR certifications - Our mission statement
The Institute for Health and Ergonomics understands ergonomics as the ability to adapt to human diversity.
People differ in their physical, functional and individual needs – as do products, concepts and organizations. The better a solution adapts to these differences, the higher its ergonomic value.
We test, support and recognize approaches that contribute to ergonomic quality, adaptability and health promotion. The focus is not on the material or the manufacturing method, but on the extent to which a product, an idea or a company supports people in their diversity.
This is how we promote the visibility of ergonomic quality – comprehensible, independent and practice-oriented.

IGR-Zertifizierungen – Unser Leitbild
Das Institut für Gesundheit und Ergonomie versteht Ergonomie als die Fähigkeit, sich an die menschliche Vielfalt anzupassen.
Menschen unterscheiden sich in ihren körperlichen, funktionalen und individuellen Bedürfnissen – ebenso wie Produkte, Konzepte und Organisationen. Je besser sich eine Lösung an diese Unterschiede anpasst, desto höher ist ihr ergonomischer Wert.
Wir prüfen, begleiten und zeichnen Ansätze aus, die einen Beitrag zur ergonomischen Qualität, Anpassungsfähigkeit und Gesundheitsförderung leisten. Dabei steht nicht das Material oder die Herstellungsweise im Vordergrund, sondern die Frage, in welchem Maß ein Produkt, eine Idee oder ein Unternehmen den Menschen in seiner Unterschiedlichkeit unterstützt.
So fördern wir die Sichtbarkeit ergonomischer Qualität – nachvollziehbar, unabhängig und praxisorientiert.
Product certification
Based on DIN EN ISO 26800 / DIN EN ISO 15537, the IGR tests whether ergonomic products and services meet the specified minimum requirements. Our test procedures also help us to assess practical applicability and ergonomics. After certification, the product receives our seal of approval. This enables end users to recognize the ergonomic benefits.
Product development
The IGR deals with the certification and testing of ergonomic products on a daily basis and has extensive experience. We contribute this knowledge to the development of new products. We support companies in professionally planning and implementing ergonomic solutions in order to ensure sustainable optimization of the use, functionality and user orientation of products.
Competence partner ergonomics
The IGR offers companies the opportunity to be recognized as an ergonomics competence partner.
This partnership identifies specialist retailers, manufacturers and service providers who have proven ergonomic expertise and are committed to ergonomic quality in advice, product range and application.
International partnerships
The IGR also helps to shape and test ergonomic standards internationally. This is why we maintain partnerships with institutions and agencies worldwide. This cooperation makes it possible to take regional characteristics into account and to always test ergonomic quality in close proximity to the respective market and the needs of users.