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SEMINAR LEGAL, FINANCIAL and ECONOMIC Aspects of full implementation of the LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE

SEMINAR LEGAL, FINANCIAL and ECONOMIC Aspects of full implementation of the LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE Introduction by Oswin Kerkhof OKerkhof@NMi.nl NMi Van Swinden Laboratorium The Netherlands. Seminar program. 14:00 - 14:30     Introduction, Oswin Kerkhof , NMi Van Swinden Laboratory

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SEMINAR LEGAL, FINANCIAL and ECONOMIC Aspects of full implementation of the LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE

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  1. SEMINAR LEGAL, FINANCIAL and ECONOMIC Aspects of full implementation of the LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE Introduction by Oswin Kerkhof OKerkhof@NMi.nl NMi Van Swinden Laboratorium The Netherlands NMi - the Art of Measurement

  2. Seminar program 14:00 - 14:30    Introduction, Oswin Kerkhof, NMi Van Swinden Laboratory 14:30 - 15:15   Perspective from a Dutch testhouse - Pieter de Beer, TNO-EPS 15:15 - 15:45Coffee break 15:45 - 16:30  Perspective from a Dutch manufacturer - Bob Bakker, Philips 16:30 - 17:15  Perspective from the Dutch market surveillance – Jan-Willem Weijland, VWA (Food and Wares Authority) 17:15 - 18:00   Panel discussions (Pieter de Beer, Bob Bakker, Jan-Willem Weijland, Cor van der Ploeg) NMi - the Art of Measurement

  3. Before this seminar… • End of 2003: Study visits to the Netherlands* • 2004: Paper/email discussion* • Now… This seminar Exchange of information with experts from the Netherlands * A summary of the study visit reports and the discussions are available NMi - the Art of Measurement

  4. Institutional triangle Manufacturers Q Government Institutions NMi - the Art of Measurement

  5. Institutional triangle Manufacturers LVD Market Surveillance Testing Laboratories NMi - the Art of Measurement

  6. Institutional triangle Manufacturers Cost effectiveness Avoiding liability problems Protection of consumers Enabling free circulation of goods LVD Testing Laboratories Market Surveillance Conformity Assesment – public task Limited business in LVD testing only NMi - the Art of Measurement

  7. Industry and Self Declaration • Manufacturer is responsible for compliance of his products to the directive. • Manufacturer aims for cost effectiveness and makes cost/benefit analysis for performance of conformity assesment. • Choice between in-house or third-party testing NMi - the Art of Measurement

  8. Business for the independent test labs • Awareness of liability must stimulate producers to gain information from independent third party. • Laboratories can perform tests for MS inspections. • Alternative services (conformity assessment,consultancy, market access support) NMi - the Art of Measurement

  9. awareness of liability • Is the manufacturer liable even after an accredited test laboratory has approved their product? • Quality manufacturers are aware, but some importers and tradesmen do not provide information on who is original importer or manufacturer. • Producers have incomplete understanding of “Declaration for conformity” and their responsibility. • Awareness of consumers is equally important. NMi - the Art of Measurement

  10. effective market surveillance • Insufficient funding for carrying out effective Market surveillance. • Methodology of Risk Assessment => MS strategy. • System for reporting and analysing information on accidents. • Information to the public. NMi - the Art of Measurement

  11. Other issues - International recognition of test results. - Process of implementing EU regulations (delays, frequent revisions, no translations) - Cases where “Co” marking was affixed without a conformity assessment having been carried out. (possible solution is to lay down by law: “duty to provide information”) - No notified bodies available. NMi - the Art of Measurement

  12. Seminar program 14:00 - 14:30    Introduction, Oswin Kerkhof, NMi Van Swinden Laboratory 14:30 - 15:15   Perspective from a Dutch testhouse - Pieter de Beer, TNO-EPS 15:15 - 15:45Coffee break 15:45 - 16:30  Perspective from a Dutch manufacturer - Bob Bakker, Philips 16:30 - 17:15  Perspective from the Dutch market surveillance – Jan-Willem Weijland, VWA (Food and Wares Authority) 17:15 - 18:00   Panel discussions (Pieter de Beer, Bob Bakker, Jan-Willem Weijland, Cor van der Ploeg) NMi - the Art of Measurement

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