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European Conformity Assessment (ECA) (Project INCOLAB G7RT-CT-2002-05106)

European Conformity Assessment (ECA) (Project INCOLAB G7RT-CT-2002-05106). Cor van der Ploeg CvanderPloeg@NMi.nl NMi Van Swinden Laboratorium The Netherlands Notified Bodies for LVD and their problems (NL example) Prague 4 December 2003. 15. Institutional Triangle. Manufacturers. Q.

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European Conformity Assessment (ECA) (Project INCOLAB G7RT-CT-2002-05106)

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  1. European Conformity Assessment (ECA) (Project INCOLAB G7RT-CT-2002-05106) Cor van der Ploeg CvanderPloeg@NMi.nl NMi Van Swinden Laboratorium The Netherlands Notified Bodies for LVD and their problems (NL example) Prague 4 December 2003 15

  2. Institutional Triangle Manufacturers Q Government Institutions INCOLAB Prague 4 December 2003

  3. NB’s and CA • The primary task of a NB is to provide services for CA on the conditions set out in the Directives, this is a service to the manufacturers in an area of public interest Public role • NB’s are free to offer their CA services to any economic operator in or outside the Community and may carry out these activities also in other Member States or third countries EU Competition • Manufacturers are free to choose any NB that has been designated to carry out CA according to the applicable Directive  Self Declaration  Cost effectiveness INCOLAB Prague 4 December 2003

  4. Conformity assessment procedures B Type examination A Internal control of production G Unit Verification H Full quality assurance ISO 9001 C Conformity to type D Production quality assurance ISO 9002 E Production quality assurance ISO 9002 F Product verification INCOLAB Prague 4 December 2003

  5. The CA Modules INCOLAB Prague 4 December 2003

  6. ECA Flow LVD INCOLAB Prague 4 December 2003

  7. So the problem for LVD NB’s • They have to perform a public task • Relatively low level of market surveillance • CA is only Module A, so the choice is fully to the manufacturer, so self-declaration. • Manufacturer seeks for cost-effective solutions, • In LVD no formal need to go to a NB • The “challenge” art 8 is very exceptional • The only real driver is avoiding liability problems by manufacturers • So very limited business for NB’s and no base for big long term investments INCOLAB Prague 4 December 2003

  8. The Dutch situation (1) • Only 3 NB’s for LVD • KEMA Arnhem • Long history of safety testing, focused on household appliances, continues activities as good as possible • TNO E.P.S. • Former NMi, • Former lab of a electronic instruments manufacturer • Combines services with EMC etc. testing • Mainly relying on consultancy • Low level of investments • Gastec Apeldoorn • Combined services with testing of gas-appliances • LVD Expert just left the institute INCOLAB Prague 4 December 2003

  9. The Dutch situation (2) • Recently a new big player in The Netherlands: • European headquarters of Underwriters Laboratories (UL) in Venendaal • Mainly focus is USA requirements for insurance (very strong impact of legal liability in the USA) • Provides its services for European manufacturers exporting to the USA • Uses its existing NB’s in the UK and Denmark to offer also LVD services INCOLAB Prague 4 December 2003

  10. Main topics to discuss, NB’s LVD • Essential impact of liability • Accreditation (by a EA body) is prove of reliability • Drive to lower costs by Manufacturers • Low key role of Market Surveillance for enforcement • Most labs have historic position, new labs in insurance related business • Limited economic base for big investments • Main business is consultancy INCOLAB Prague 4 December 2003

  11. Institutional Triangle Manufacturers Q Government Institutions INCOLAB Prague 4 December 2003

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