Approval of first samples submitted to Leica Camera AG may be given after completion of the following procedures. These are described in detail here and are also available as a PDF in our download zone.

1. Order from Leica Camera AG

The supplier has taken part in a comparative bid/benchmarking test and has recognised and accepted the Leica purchasing terms and conditions. An order from the supplier is initiated by Leica Camera AG on the basis of the supplier's submission.

2. Provision of sample components

The supplier provides the required number of sample components for approval free of charge. The delivery is accompanied by a first sample test report in accordance with VDA 2 at no extra cost.

3. Examination and testing by the Leica Camera AG Quality Management Department

Quality Management examines and tests the sample
components received for dimensional compliance and appearance and under consideration of the first sample test report.

4. Installation testing

Functional testing is performed by means of an installation test with the sample components. If required, the samples are subjected to various endurance and climate tests. The duration of the testing phase may be up to four weeks, depending on requirements.

5. Approval for serial-production delivery

If the tests performed on our premises in the course of phases 3 and 4 are completed successfully, the Quality Management Department of Leica camera AG grants approval for serial-production delivery.

PLEASE NOTE: Should the samples submitted not fulfil the quality standards and specifications stipulated by Leica, new samples must be provided for further quality testing. This also applies in the case of changes in products already approved by Leica when:

(a) new materials have been employed

(b) new tooling has been used

(d) new components have been used

(e) production processes have been modified