Brian, Please see comments below. Christmas wishes to you too. Richard Hughes
In a message dated 24/12/2003 14:23:49 GMT Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Will this new IEC std "harmonize" D of C and CE marking requirements among all of the other directives ? REH> These documents will provide a basic framework only, as the existing standards do. In any case, standards are always subservient to laws. REH> I understand that there is a completely separate exercise going on involving the Commission and Member States regarding attestation requirements for New Approach Directives; a sort of CE Marking Directive II. However, I suggest that you do not hold your breath regarding the outcome of these deliberations! Will the basis for presumption of conformity change for the current LVD and EMCD ? REH> No. - at least, not until the expected replacements for these Directives materialise.
