Primer on Standards - OEK - OVE
Primer on Standards - OEK - OVE Primer on Standards - OEK - OVE
manufacturers are often approached by private testing houses that promote theirown "national marks" for products introduced in a specific country. In any case,it is only the CE Marking that implies conformity with European legislation.Consequently, Member States may not maintain or introduce new markings thatwill symbolize compliance with requirements of the New Approach Directives forthe CE Marking is the only marking implying conformity of a product to NewApproach Directives.The only way a product may bear other markings (always together with the CEMarking) is by not reducing the visibility and legibility of the CE Marking, and bynot creating any confusion whatsoever.Principles of Market Surveillance in the European UnionMarket Surveillance is an essential tool for the enforcement of New ApproachDirectives.The purpose of market surveillance is to ensure that the provisions of applicableDirectives are complied with across the European Union. Citizens are entitled toan equivalent level of protection throughout the whole single market, regardlessof the origin of the product. Moreover, market surveillance is important for theinterest of economic operators, because it helps to eliminate unfair competition.Member States must nominate or establish authorities to be responsible for marketsurveillance. These public authorities may be any kind of governmental bodyestablished for this purpose in a given Member State.Market surveillance activitiesNational surveillance authorities shall monitor that products on the market complywith the provisions of the applicable national legislation transposing the EuropeanNew Approach Directives.Efficient enforcement usually requires that surveillance authorities act in cooperationwith manufacturers and suppliers in order to prevent non-compliant productsfrom being placed on the market.In case of an incident or random check, the surveillance authority may requireaccess to the manufacturer's Declaration of Conformity and Technical File. Themanufacturer, his Authorized Representative or the person responsible to market46 CENELEC.
products must be able to provide this information in a brief period of time setby the surveillance authority. If the product is found to be non-compliant, actionwill depend on the degree of non-compliance.Products imported from third countriesA manufacturer established in a third country is responsible, in the same way asa manufacturer established in a Member State, for designing and manufacturinga product in accordance with all applicable New Approach Directives. The importingcompany is also responsible, according to the Directives, for carrying out therequired Conformity Assessment procedures, if applicable.If the manufacturer is not established in any of the countries of the EuropeanUnion, he may appoint an Authorized Representative, established within theCommunity, to act on his behalf. If he does not have one, then the personresponsible for placing the product on the European market may become responsibleto some extent.Customs authorities shall, in the case of products imported from third countries,suspend the release of goods if:• They find products that display certain characteristics which would giverise to a serious risk to health and safety• They find products that are not accompanied by a document or not markedin accordance with applicable rules on product safety.For the well-functioning of these procedures, it is essential that customs authoritiesand market surveillance authorities keep each other informed and take appropriateaction based on the information received.Surveillance authorities will hold the person responsible for affixing the CE Markingto a non-compliant product accountable. National laws are very strict on thismatter and penalties may include imprisonment.Uncovering the mysteries of standardization in Europe 47
- Page 1: Primer on Standard
- Page 4 and 5: ContentsIntroductionChapter 1Introd
- Page 6 and 7: IntroductionThis primer is intended
- Page 8 and 9: ChapterIntroducingCENELECCENELEC, t
- Page 10 and 11: CENEL, the European Committee for t
- Page 12 and 13: The Central Secretariat handles all
- Page 14 and 15: Documents used as a basis for CENEL
- Page 16 and 17: ChapterThe EuropeanStandardWhat is
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- Page 22 and 23: ChapterUnderstandingthe CenelecStan
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- Page 34 and 35: Legal framework of the New Approach
- Page 36 and 37: The Role of European Standards in N
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manufacturers are often approached by private testing houses that promote theirown "nati<strong>on</strong>al marks" for products introduced in a specific country. In any case,it is <strong>on</strong>ly the CE Marking that implies c<strong>on</strong>formity with European legislati<strong>on</strong>.C<strong>on</strong>sequently, Member States may not maintain or introduce new markings thatwill symbolize compliance with requirements of the New Approach Directives forthe CE Marking is the <strong>on</strong>ly marking implying c<strong>on</strong>formity of a product to NewApproach Directives.The <strong>on</strong>ly way a product may bear other markings (always together with the CEMarking) is by not reducing the visibility and legibility of the CE Marking, and bynot creating any c<strong>on</strong>fusi<strong>on</strong> whatsoever.Principles of Market Surveillance in the European Uni<strong>on</strong>Market Surveillance is an essential tool for the enforcement of New ApproachDirectives.The purpose of market surveillance is to ensure that the provisi<strong>on</strong>s of applicableDirectives are complied with across the European Uni<strong>on</strong>. Citizens are entitled toan equivalent level of protecti<strong>on</strong> throughout the whole single market, regardlessof the origin of the product. Moreover, market surveillance is important for theinterest of ec<strong>on</strong>omic operators, because it helps to eliminate unfair competiti<strong>on</strong>.Member States must nominate or establish authorities to be resp<strong>on</strong>sible for marketsurveillance. These public authorities may be any kind of governmental bodyestablished for this purpose in a given Member State.Market surveillance activitiesNati<strong>on</strong>al surveillance authorities shall m<strong>on</strong>itor that products <strong>on</strong> the market complywith the provisi<strong>on</strong>s of the applicable nati<strong>on</strong>al legislati<strong>on</strong> transposing the EuropeanNew Approach Directives.Efficient enforcement usually requires that surveillance authorities act in cooperati<strong>on</strong>with manufacturers and suppliers in order to prevent n<strong>on</strong>-compliant productsfrom being placed <strong>on</strong> the market.In case of an incident or random check, the surveillance authority may requireaccess to the manufacturer's Declarati<strong>on</strong> of C<strong>on</strong>formity and Technical File. Themanufacturer, his Authorized Representative or the pers<strong>on</strong> resp<strong>on</strong>sible to market46 CENELEC. <str<strong>on</strong>g>Primer</str<strong>on</strong>g> <strong>on</strong> <strong>Standards</strong>
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