Hello,
I think that in the past, there was always the general understanding that a full copy of the DoC must be supplied with each device sold. However, more and more people are simply adding a statement to their user manual to state something like: "This device complies with the relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC" and then making sure that their full DoC is available online, or something like that. If you're going to do that, it's recommended to make sure the statement is in every language, or at least in the language of the country it's arriving into. This document is very useful.. http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/sectors/rtte/files/guidance/guidance_en.pdf I have known people to have their product stopped at customs because the package did not include the full DoC in, for example, Polish. However, the manufacturer quickly got one translated and supplied, so their product was allowed in. I know that some people still insist that the full DoC must be supplied with each device but I think it's generally considered acceptable to just make sure the 'statement of compliance' is provided and that the full DoC is at least available. Online is good. I believe that the proposed new R&TTE Directive text should officially allow this approach, I hope. Michael. Michael Derby Regulatory Engineer ACB Europe From: Charlie Blackham [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 03 December 2012 08:25 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [PSES] Language Translations for EU Declarations of Conformity (DOCs) It's covered in the Europa Interpretation of the R&TTE Directive: http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/sectors/rtte/documents/interpretation/index_e n.htm#h2-23 regards Charlie -----Original Message----- From: John Woodgate [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 30 November 2012 19:01 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [PSES] Language Translations for EU Declarations of Conformity (DOCs) In message < <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected]>, dated Thu, 29 Nov 2012, Nick Williams < <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected]> writes: >AIUI, the R+TTE Directive also requires this, and there are others >which do the same. Article 6 3. of the RTTED says: 3. Member States shall ensure that the manufacturer or the person responsible for placing the apparatus on the market provides information for the user on the intended use of the apparatus, together with the declaration of conformity to the essential requirements. Nowhere that I can find does it say a DoC has to accompany every unit. -- OOO - Own Opinions Only. See <http://www.jmwa.demon.co.uk> www.jmwa.demon.co.uk The longer it takes to make a point, the more obtuse it proves to be. John Woodgate, J M Woodgate and Associates, Rayleigh, Essex UK - ---------------------------------------------------------------- This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. 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