TÜV s (German pronunciation: [ˈtʏf]; short for German: Technischer Überwachungsverein, English: Technical Inspection Association) are internationally active, independent service companies from Germany and Austria that test, inspect and certify technical systems, facilities and objects of all kinds in order to minimize hazards and prevent damages.

TUV stands for Technischer Überwachungsverein (Technical Inspection Association) and refers to German consulting businesses that certify compliance with various recognized safety and qualification standards.

TÜV is short for Technischer Überwachungsverein in German, which means Technical Inspection Association. This process began as the industrial revolution took hold to ensure that the equipment and systems used were safe for the workforce as well as down-the-line consumers.

“TÜV” stands for “Technischer Überwachungsverein,” which translates to “Technical Inspection Association” in English.

TÜV is short for “Technischer Überwachungsverein” or, translating into English, “Technical Inspection Association.”