The compliance assessment procedure of certain products with the Europeans standards, as laid down in their corresponding EU directive, may involve the notification of third-party, independent bodies. In the EU, such organisations are called Notified Bodies and their role is to evaluate whether the product complies with the relevant legislation in force.1) In this article we will discuss the role and responsibilities of Notified Bodies.
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List of European Electrical Safety Standards Updated
Manufacturers of CE marked electrical equipment listen up: this week, the list of European harmonized standards that pertain to the European Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC) has been updated. This means you need to check if the standards you have applied for the CE marking testing or conformity assessment of your equipment have been updated, or whether new relevant standards have been introduced.
European Commission updates list of European Harmonized Standards for the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC)
On August 14 2012, the European Commission published an updated list of the European harmonized standards that pertain to the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC). The standards on this list may be used by electrical equipment manufacturers to prove that their equipment complies with the essential requirements of this directive.