Directive 2010/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title

Article 5 Authorised representatives

1. Manufacturers may, by a written mandate, appoint an authorised representative.

The obligations set out in Article 4(1) and (2) and the drawing up of technical documentation shall not form part of the authorised representative's mandate.

2. An authorised representative shall perform the tasks specified in the mandate received from the manufacturer. The mandate shall allow the authorised representative to do at least the following:

(a) keep the technical documentation at the disposal of national surveillance authorities for at least the period as specified in the Annexes to Directive 2008/68/EC for manufacturers;

(b) further to a reasoned request from a competent national authority, provide that authority with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of the transportable pressure equipment in a language easily understood by that authority;

(c) cooperate with the competent national authorities, at their request, on any action taken to eliminate the risks posed by transportable pressure equipment covered by the mandate.

3. The identity and address of the authorised representative shall be indicated on the certificate of conformity specified in the Annexes to Directive 2008/68/EC.

4. Authorised representatives shall only provide information to operators which complies with the requirements set out in the Annexes to Directive 2008/68/EC and in this Directive.