Consumers value the independent reviews provided by Stiftung Warentest. In the industry, however, sentiment depends entirely on how their products performed. With its tests, Stiftung Warentest therefore bears a great deal of responsibility and must adhere to high quality standards in its work. The Stiftung Warentest Clearinghouse within the BDI facilitates communication between the industries affected by the tests and Stiftung Warentest.