The GGF has worked with the British Standards Institute to give members access to BSI Identify, a ‘unique digital fingerprint’ system that ensures traceability of their products in the supply chain.
Members signing up to BSI Identify 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 they 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.
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 £375 for 12 months.
GGF group chief development officer Anda Gregory said: “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.”
