In order to obtain the CE marking, all products must go through an Attestation of Conformity (AoC) procedure, which may involve none, one or several Notified Bodies.

The CPD provides for four different basic systems of AoC, which involve the manufacturer and Notified Bodies (product certification, FPC certification, FPC inspection and test laboratories) in different ways.

All systems require that the manufacturer operates an FPC system and that ITT is performed. The only difference between the systems is whether or not a Notified Body is involved in testing, FPC or product certification.

In harmonised European Standards, the system(s) which apply to each product for a given end use are clearly shown in Annex ZA. However, some aspects of AoC may be unclear and disputes may still arise between the manufacturer and the Notified Bodies.

APSR Associates can help answer your queries on AoC and help resolve any possible disputes. Contact our Consultancy or Advocacy Services.