Certification and attestation

EC unit verification19

1

Where a manufacturer or his authorised representative established in the Community desires that an EC certificate of conformity shall be issued by a notified body under this regulation, he shall—

a

inform the notified body of his desire;

b

provide the design documentation to the notified body; and

c

either—

i

submit the appliance to the notified body, or

ii

if the notified body so decides, make provision for the notified body to carry out its functions under this regulation at the place where the appliance is installed,

and shall undertake to pay the appropriate fee to the notified body.

2

The notified body shall examine the appliance and carry out tests to establish whether it satisfies the essential requirements and the provisions of the Directive which apply to it.

3

If, having carried out the examination and tests, the notified body is satisfied that an EC certificate of conformity should be issued, it shall, on payment of the appropriate fee,—

a

issue an EC certificate of conformity, which shall be retained by the manufacturer or his authorised representative established in the Community; and

b

affix the EC mark and the distinguishing number or mark of the notified body in accordance with regulation 24.