Right at the centre of the economic miracle: The social market economy initiated by Ludwig Ehrhard was a success story in which RAL also played a role. Ultimately, it was important to ensure reliable quality assurance and delivery conditions especially during the economic recovery.
Although RAL was already founded in 1925, the organisation began to regain momentum a few years after the Second World War. The Fundamental Guidelines for Quality Marks – a cornerstone of the current quality assurance system – were also created during this period.