The defining production steps of the certified product are demonstrably carried out by people.
FOR BUYERS
What does Made by Human mean?
The mark means that we have verified whether the defining production steps of this product are actually carried out by people.
Verified on site.
For this product · certification ID · publicly verifiable
WHAT THE MARK SAYS
What the certification actually confirms.
We review the actual production process at the manufacturer.
Certification only applies to the product or product family named in the public register.
Using the ID or QR code, buyers can see the product, status, standard and declared production locations.
PUBLIC CERTIFICATION RECORDDEMO · NOT A REAL CERTIFICATION
CERTIFICATION IDHC-DEMO-0001
DEMO · NOT A REAL CERTIFICATION- Product
- Demo Product
- Manufacturer
- Demo Manufacturer
- Production location
- Germany · Demo location
- Standard
- 0.1-DEMO
For this product · current status · publicly verifiable
QR & CERTIFICATION ID
The product and current status can be checked publicly.
Using the QR code or certification ID, buyers can open the public register and see which product is covered and whether the certification is currently valid.
Product & manufacturerCertification scopeDeclared production locationsStatus & validityApplicable standard version
Verify certification ID →CLEARLY LIMITED BY DESIGN
What the mark does not automatically claim.
Made by Human verifies human production. Claims about sustainability, origin, organic status, Fairtrade or quality require their own evidence.
no automatic claim about sustainability
no automatic claim about organic or Fairtrade attributes
no automatic claim about country of origin
no general quality grade
HOW DO WE VERIFY?
Verification happens where the product is made.
On site, we review which steps are carried out by people, which machines are used, where production takes place and whether important steps are performed by external manufacturers.
See the criteria →FREQUENT QUESTIONS
Common questions about the mark.
Can machines be used?
Yes. Machines may support the process. What matters is that the production steps that materially shape the product are still carried out by people.
Is every handmade product automatically certified?
No. The mark may only be used for products that have actually been verified and certified.
Can I check a certification myself?
Yes. The certification ID and QR code lead to the public record with the product and current status.
What happens if production changes?
If important production steps, locations or external manufacturing change, a new verification may be required.
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Check a certification by ID or QR code.
Use the certification ID or QR code to open the public record.
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