Foreword

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Introduction

This standard defines a certification procedure enabling Open Source Hardware (OSH) originators to make trustable claims regarding the compliance of their creations with the requirements of the DIN SPEC 3105-1. It supports the consistent and transparent labelling of OSH and helps building the necessary trust to enable a more mainstream adoption the principles of open source in the creation of physical artefacts.

The concept of Open Source is deeply rooted in values of transparent, decentral governance, and voluntary participation. This standard defines a certification process that aligns with these values and builds upon the peer-review process model at work in academic publication. It sets the requirement for an online process enabling any interested person to contribute to the certification of a Piece of Hardware and to support best practices of OSH.