briefly explained: The PSCR – Responsible for Product Integrity
Who or what is the PSCR? The PSCR (Product Safety & Conformity Representative) is company responsible for maintaining product integrity. Product integrity is the combination of product safety and product conformity. Thus, the PSCR is the continuation of the PSB…
Case study from practice – Why we took over the complete CoP for a vehicle manufacturer for one year
Due to many restructurings in a short period of time, the CoP division lost its entire team. Since CoP (Conformity of Production) is a legal requirement and gaps in the evidence can have fatal consequences – even many years, even…
Case study from practice – Why a manufacturer voluntarily recalled a product
What happened? It was about components on trucks. Through structured market surveillance, a customer had discovered that there were defects in a competitor’s product that led to accidents. Our customer then transferred this error pattern to his own product and…
Case study from practice – Averting an ordered recall? Even authorities make mistakes!
The market surveillance authority was already involved and a recall was ordered because a supposed product defect was revealed in an accident.
Under the correct state of the law, no recall should have been ordered at all.
If we had…
The CoP intensive workshop makes you a CoP expert!
The “Conformity of Production” procedures – in short, “CoP” – are subject to strict requirements on the part of the legislator/authorities.
Increasingly complex products and new technologies not only increase the demands on test procedures and measurement technology. …
Presentation: Training Approval Procedure – Level 1 (EU) 2018/858
The Approval Procedure – Level 1 training explains the type approval of vehicles according to EU 2018/858. Book now: info@markhaacke.de
Presentation: Training Conformity of Production (CoP) – Level 1
You will learn the legal requirements for CoP and how to fulfill them in the training CoP Level 1. Book here: info@markhaacke.de
Costs must come down!
How can I not only reduce the CoP effort, but also focus it in such a way that I can draw valid conclusions about the entire production via the CoP evidence and CoP testing?
Presentation: Training on GSR2 (General Safety Regulation 2) – Approval procedure – Level 2
EU 2019/2144 (GSR 2) has been in force since 06/07/2022. Learn everything you need to know about the new requirements. Book now: 069/153225111
Why trainings from Mark Haacke Training & Consulting?
guaranteed learning success and guaranteed practicability in practice! Why training on permit-related requirements? In order to be allowed to market products requiring approval, such as vehicles or vehicle parts, every company needs to be recognized by an approval authority, such…
Presentation: Training market surveillance and recalls – Level 1
Market surveillance and product monitoring Market surveillance and product monitoring means that the person who introduces products into the market is obliged to ensure that the products do not pose a risk to users and others. This means that to…
Presentation: Training Conformity of Production (CoP) – Level 2
In terms of CoP, you have to meet the legal requirements. But what about cost and effort? The path to becoming a CoP expert: info@markhaacke.de
Blog post (review): Product safety, RAPEX and cybersecurity symposium – a complete success
A day full of valuable impulses, expertise and exchange The Product Safety, RAPEX and Cybersecurity symposium took place in Frankfurt on March 26, 2025 – and it proved to be an outstanding industry event with consistently positive feedback.At a time…
Tailor-made knowledge for maximum product safety – our new industry-specific training courses
The demands placed on companies in the area of product safety are constantly increasing – but they are as varied as the industries themselves. Over the last year and a half, we at Mark Haacke Automotive GmbH have increasingly observed…
From RAPEX to SAGA: New approaches to product risk assessment
The Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA) recently announced significant changes in the area of product safety. The previous RAPEX system (Rapid Exchange of Information) is being replaced by the new SAGA system (Safety Gate Risk Assessment). This…
The new product safety regulation in the EU
Mandatory from December 2024 The new Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988 came into force on December 13, 2024 and replaces the previous Product Safety Directive 2001/95/EC and thus also the ProdSG to a large extent. There is already a draft…
We respond to your needs
What our new webshop offers at a fixed price Thanks to our many years of experience, we can estimate the costs behind our services so accurately that we can now offer fixed prices! We are also increasing our customer focus…
Clear focus on mobility and customer needs
We restructure and offer services at a fixed price! We are your competent partner when it comes to legal requirements for your company and your products – and have been for over 5 years! Since the company was founded, we…
VLOG – What is the purpose of change management?
As part of the initial assessment, it is necessary to provide evidence of a quality management system (QMS) to the authority. An essential and very important component of a QMS is change management. Basically, it helps the organization to identify…
VLOG – Product recalls explained in detail!
We have already addressed the topic of recalls several times in our blog. Recalls are not uncommon and you have probably noticed that a product has had to be recalled due to certain defects. We explain in detail what effects…
VLOG – What is the COC paper?
“COC” is the abbreviation for “Certificate of Confomity”. The COC document can therefore be translated as “Certificate of Conformity” or “Declaration of Conformity”. Accordingly, the manufacturer confirms in writing with this document that a specific vehicle conforms to an “approved…
VLOG – What is In-Use Performance Ratio?
In a previous VLOG, we went into more detail about the terms in-service compliance and in-use compliance. In our video, we explain how IUPR relates to this and what obligations it entails for you. You can find more information here…
VLOG – What does in-service compliance mean?
The abbreviations ISC or IUC often cause confusion. In short, in-service compliance or in-use compliance are the same thing and describe the legal requirement to inspect vehicles that are already in use. The focus here is on compliance with the…
A product recall – what does that mean?
Almost everyone is familiar with the term “recall” – most people know what it means and many have already been affected themselves. But what exactly is that? In principle, every company that launches any products on the market also has…
Recall costs as a result of the GPSR
“Product recalls are becoming so expensive thanks to the new Product Safety Regulation that every single one could mean our bankruptcy!” – But is that really the case? Regulation (EU) 2023/988 has been in force since 06/2023 Regulation (EU) 2023/988…
Rating Trainer – Mark Haacke
Explanation: Feedback is collected via questionnaires after the event. All evaluations submitted are included in the overall ranking. Rating Has the trainer succeeded in “picking up” training participants and creating a common basis for the main topic? Did you find…
Article in the Legal Layman – “A product recall – what does it mean?”
A product recall – what does that mean? Almost everyone is familiar with the term “recall” – most people know what it means and many have already been affected themselves. But what exactly is that? In principle, every company that…
Product safety regulation leads to significantly higher costs!?
“Product recalls are becoming so expensive thanks to the new product safety regulation that each one could mean our bankruptcy!”
This assessment is currently increasingly encountered in exchanges with colleagues from the industry or in research on the Internet. But are…
Evaluation: Markus Jungermann, Pixida, Managing Director
Opinion Extremely competent and friendly! Thanks again for the expert assistance with type approval of our latest products! Event Initial assessment, approval process, 2021
Rating: Günter Waidla-Musi
Opinion eBike recallMy Insync Urban bike was affected by a recall. The Haake company took care of us in an exemplary manner from the preparation for the pickup to the transport! The communication and accessibility is excellent, always friendly and…
Evaluation: Vanessa Böhm, Audi AG
Opinion I was allowed to participate in the CoP basic training – personally with Mark Haacke – and I must say I am / was enthusiastic about how lively and practical / hands-on he was able to convey this important…
Evaluation: Product Liability & Product Safety
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Evaluation: PSCR Workshop
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Evaluation: PSCR training
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Evaluation: Market surveillance & recalls
Explanation: Feedback is collected via questionnaires after the event. All ratings submitted will be included in the overall ranking. Rating Were the basics at the beginning of the training sufficiently conveyed to allow a good introduction to the topic according…
Evaluation: ADAS / GSR 2 – General Safety Regulation 2 (EU) 2019/2144
Explanation: Feedback is collected via questionnaires after the event. All ratings submitted will be included in the overall ranking. Rating Were the basics at the beginning of the training sufficiently conveyed to allow a good introduction to the topic according…
Evaluation: Management short training
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Evaluation: CoP Expert Workshop (EU) 2018/858 / UN (ECE)
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Assessment: basic training approval procedure (EU) 2018/858 / UN (ECE)
Explanation: Feedback is collected via questionnaires after the event. All ratings submitted will be included in the overall ranking. Rating Were the basics at the beginning of the training sufficiently conveyed to allow a good introduction to the topic according…
Assessment: CoP Basic Training (EU) 2018/858 /UN (ECE)
Explanation: Feedback is collected via questionnaires after the event. All submitted ratings are included in the overall ranking. Rating Were the basics at the beginning of the training sufficiently conveyed to allow a good introduction to the topic according to…
Rating: Constantion Forest, Ingenieru CO2 Strategies, Opel
…Particularly noteworthy is his experience in the field of production monitoring, which is required by law.
Evaluation: Peter Scharkowski, Engineering Operation Manager – General Motors
…His qualities in communication and knowledge transfer are a guarantee for successful seminars and trainings!
Evaluation: Daniel Wuhrmann, ReuschLaw – Attorney at Law and Partner
Mr. Haacke is convincing not only because of his enormous expertise and many years of experience, but also because of his pleasant and solution-oriented way of working.
Evaluation: Dirk Walter, Quality Component Manager Powertrain, Opel
Opinion I have worked together with Mark Haacke on various projects at Opel and it was always a very cooperative and effective collaboration. Due to his technical competence, flexibility and also his personal appearance, the work with Mark has always…
Evaluation: Andreas Kremer – Managing Engineer, Opel
Opinion I have come to know Mr. Haacke as a competent colleague at all times.A.Kremer Event Group Manager at Opel, Source: Linkedin Recommendation
Evaluation: Andreas Dindorf, Director Audi AG
Opinion Proven expert in the field of motor vehicle regulations. Specific experience in the application of regulations in the field of conformity of production. Experienced trainer in seminars on the subject at VDA, manufacturers and the supplier industry. Event general,…
Evaluation: Peter Hiemer, Audi Akademie – Consultant Learning Platform
Opinion The organizational cooperation with Mr. Haacke was impeccable at all times.Not only the adherence to schedules but also the commitment shown is and has always been to our complete satisfaction.Mr. Haacke is extremely polite and courteous at all times.Its…
Evaluation: Lars Ungewitter – Audi AG, Head of Development Steering
I attended a very interesting training on CoP today. I can definitely recommend!
Rating: Matthieu Balzer – Audi Sport AG, Technical Development
I can recommend Mark Haacke’s seminars and training courses on the subject of “Conformity of Production”.
The content is taught in a very professional and practical manner.
As a digital format, the offers are also recommended.
Assessment: Sebastian Sekira – Vice President R&D, Next e.GO
Opinion Very competent, fast, solution-oriented, hands-on. Event CoP basic training, presence at customer site, 06/2022 Training on market surveillance and recalls, presence at customer site, 06/2022 Project work type approval and initial assessment – support of the Next e.GO SE…
Evaluation: Christian Frisch – Managing Director, Audimus Consulting
Mark and his team are simply human and professional absolute top!
Of course, we always look forward to working with him and can wholeheartedly recommend Mark and his team in his areas of expertise.
VLOG – Who or what is the PSCR?
In the context of an online – CoP_Basic training, the question arose in which context the PSCR is related to the safeguard clauses of the Framework Regulation (EU) 2018/858. Since the question was easy to answer, we recorded it directly…
VLOG – What does a recall mean?
A shot about what’s at the beginning of a recall. The most important questions: What is the error? What is the cause of the error? What is the risk – as what can happen to whom with what probability?
VLOG – What is CoP?
CoP explained in less than 60 seconds! What is Conformity of Production? This legal obligation is directed at suppliers and vehicle manufacturers. We explain this in detail in our CoP basic training. #copbasic training
VLOG – What is a licensing procedure?
Vehicles and vehicle components must be approved by an authority in almost every country in the world before they can be placed on the market. But what does that mean exactly? I’ll explain it to you succinctly – in just…
VLOG – What is an initial assessment?
An initial assessment is used to demonstrate the effectiveness of the quality management system to the approval authority.
Evaluation: Carina Rinderknecht – Customer Quality Manager, INEOS Automotive
I can only recommend the one-day training “Conformity of Production Level 1” with Mark Haacke. Mark Haacke has an excellent level of expertise.
Evaluation: Theresa Abele – Senior Manager Customer Quality, INEOS Automotive
I highly recommend the COP training from Mark and his team. Mark manages to convey this complex topic in a simple way.
Evaluation: Ralf Reuter – Author SafetyCompanion, carhs training GmbH
Opinion Mark Haacke is a very competent and practice-oriented trainer/consultant in the field of vehicle approval procedures/homologation, who understands very well how to convey the complex interrelationships in a clear way. Event Basic Permitting Training, hybrid, 10/19/2023. Source: Linkedin Recommendation
VLOG – What is CoP-Q?
In a previous video, I briefly and concisely explained what “CoP” (“Conformity of Production”) generally means. In German – the procedures for “conformity of products” or “conformity of production”. CoP-Q places requirements on your quality management system. In terms of…
ADAS Experience 2023, DEKRA Lausitzring
Vision Zero. Originally developed in Sweden, it is now the talk of the world – even the EU wants to reduce the number of traffic fatalities to zero by 2050. The basic maxim is: life is not negotiable. But how…
PSCR Training English-language in-house
As PSCR, you are the central node in the company when it comes to product safety (including product liability) and product conformity.
This means that you bear a high level of responsibility, because when it comes to liability, the authorities can’t…
our panel of experts
The importance of informal exchange in training – our expert panel What ensures learning success in training and workshops? A competent and experienced trainer is undoubtedly an important factor to consolidate knowledge during a training. But what else can help…
VLOG – What is CoP?
What is CoP? CoP is the abbreviation for “Conformity of Production”. But what is it now? Don’t miss our other articles on CoP-Q and CoP-P. You can also gain in-depth insights in our CoP basic training course.
Evaluation: Moritz Huß – technical project manager, Continental Engineering Service
Mark and his team were flexible to the needs and questions of the participants and were not afraid to customize the curriculum to the group
Evaluation: Bernd Seeg – Quality Expert INEOS Automotive
Very competent and practical, due to the examples from practice the transfer to the daily work succeeds very well. Clear recommendation!
Case study from practice – recall through manipulation?
We were approached by the lawyer of a company that markets technical products because there was apparently a defect in a product. The market surveillance authority was already involved and a recall was ordered.
There was a rightly identified risk.
However, the…
PSCR Workshop in Bad Friedrichshall
As PSCR, you are the central node in the company when it comes to product safety (including product liability) and product conformity. This means that you bear a high level of responsibility, because when it comes to liability, the authorities…
briefly explained: recall management
When things have to move fast, solid recall management is key. Take advantage of our experience: 069/153 22 51 10
briefly explained: What is the GSR2?
The GSR2 sets even stricter standards for vehicle safety. But not to all! Ask us: 069/153225111
Briefly explained: What is a COC paper?
The COC serves as proof that a vehicle conforms to an approved type. What is the basis for this? Ask us: 069/153225111
Mythbusters: CoP test vs QA test
CoP test and quality test are the same! It is not! You will learn about the differences in our training on CoP. Book now: 069/153225111
Evaluation: Marion Weber – CE Consultant, AS Bauer GmbH
Good structuring, clear practical examples and an individual adjustment to the focus of the customer make the time pass quickly.
briefly explained: SoP? EoP? CoP?
In everyday professional life, including in the automotive industry, we don’t just throw around technical terms. We don’t exactly use abbreviations sparingly either. In everyday professional life, including in the automotive industry, we don’t just throw around technical terms. We…
Evaluation: Markus Jungermann – Managing Director, PI Labs GmbH
The type approval of products for installation in vehicles is extremely complex and challenging. The extremely competent, goal-oriented and friendly consulting by Mark Haacke Training & Consulting GmbH was indispensable for the time-critical implementation of our latest project in public…
Training formats
Which training formats are possible with us? Everything you need to know about face-to-face and online training, participant numbers, implementation methods, and much more. In the last two years, people have already become accustomed to the trainer not standing in…
Presentation: PSCR – Workshop
Product Safety & Conformity Representative
Presentation: PSCR – Training
The Product Safety & Conformity Representative Product integrity – the task of the PSCR Are you also surprised by the abundance of requirements that companies in the automotive industry have to meet? Are you also required to demonstrate a PSCR…
Rating: Sebastian Thielen – Head of Global Quality, Next e.GO
We have received support in the initial evaluation and in parts of the type testing and have received very professional support
Evaluation: Rainer Sollmann – Business Unit Manager Vehicles, Karcher AG
Mr. Haacke and his team is technically very skilled and we have gained very good experience. Absolutely recommended!
5 things that make a good trainer
What expectations one may have as a participant or client Further training is not free, but often costs a lot of money. Many companiestherefore rightly ask themselves whether the investment in a training course or similar is worthwhile and also…
From a one-man show to a steadily growing management consultancy in just a few months
The story of Dipl. Ing. (BA) Mark Haacke and his company Again and again, people ask me how it was possible for us to grow from a “one-man-show” to a small but solid consulting firm in such a short time…
briefly explained: What is a recall?
Clarification of terms – recall And a distinction from other parking measures Various field measures are grouped together under the term recall. This refers to measures to ensure that products placed on the market are cleaned of the defect or…
Briefly explained: Market surveillance
How is market surveillance defined? Every manufacturer, also and in particular those who are also approval holders in this sense, are also obligated to market surveillance in this regard. But what does that mean? What are the obligations associated with…
We introduce ourselves – part 1
The founder – Mark Haacke many years of experience from which you profit! Mark Haacke has been the CEO of Mark Haacke Training & Consulting since its inception in 2019. After many exciting stations in the automotive industry, from his…
CoP- Webinar with reuschlaw
In the context of homologation / type approval of motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts, “Conformity of Production” (CoP) in accordance with EU Regulation 2018/858 is often a critical point. This applies without restriction to both manufacturers of vehicles and/or…
new rooms are occupied
Mark Haacke Training & Consulting moves into new offices. We are pleased to have found a very nicely cut space with very good transport connections. The new office address at Rauenthaler Weg 3 in Frankfurt-Schwanheim means that visitors and customers…
Reinforcement in the team
2021 begins for Mark Haacke Training & Consulting with growth in the team.Mrs. Jana Rauch officially took up the position as assistant to the management on 01.01.2021 and will mainly take care of organizational tasks and communication with customers and…
Briefly explained: Who or what is a permit holder?
The permit holder may place products on the market that are subject to a permit requirement. All further information under 069/153 22 51 11
briefly explained: IUC, ISC, IUPR?
The struggle through the jungle of shortcuts After explaining the abbreviations SoP, EoP and CoP in another post and how they relate to each other, I would like to take up the suggestion of a reader of my summaries of…
briefly explained: What is CoP?
CoP refers to the procedures for “conformity of production”. Book your place in the CoP training: info@markhaacke.de
Since 01.09.2020 the framework regulation (EU)2018/858 is mandatory
The new Framework Regulation (EU) 2018/858 (…on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles…) will finally replace the previously applicable Framework Directive 2007/46/EC (…establishing…
briefly explained: What is an approval procedure?
A brief description Before I get into why vehicles and their equipment need to be approved in the first place in one of my upcoming posts, I’d like to address a seemingly simple question from a participant in one of…