Tony Firshman wrote: > >>There is no requirement to certify for "Brussels". > >>Self-certification is fine, for CE specifically. > >Was the rumour around at the time, emissions compliance. > Sorry - do not understand the question. > > What rumours? > Self-certification for CE is build into the rules. > > Nothing says that you have to pay for expensive lab work.
It's a little bit more complicated than that :-) 1) It's illegal to sell a product in the EU without a CE mark. 2) By attaching a CE mark, the manufacturer/importer is stating that the product meets the requirements of _all_ relevant EU directives. 3) Some directives (e.g. EMC) allow one to self-certify; others (e.g. CPD - Construction Products Directive - which includes things like fire alarm systems) do not. 4) Whether or not you self-certify, you have to (in theory, at least) be able to substantiate your claim(s) of compliance. This is obviously easier if you can produce a test report by a recognised test house. 5) Falsely claiming compliance (by attaching a CE mark) is, in the UK at least, a criminal offence. This may not be the only reason why Stuart (sic) stopped trading but, from conversations I had with him at the time, I am sure it was a contributory factor... John _______________________________________________ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
