EU Declaration of Conformity

Documentary Content

Specific details must populate the document, including the unique product identifier, the manufacturer name, and the list of harmonized standards applied during testing. It must also list the involved notified bodies if a third-party assessment was required. The document must be translated into the languages required by the member states where the product is sold.

A formal signature from a company executive is required to validate the document.

Legal Liability

Signing the document shifts the complete legal responsibility for safety and radio compliance directly to the manufacturer or the authorized representative. If the product is later found to be non-compliant, the signatory faces civil and criminal penalties. This liability ensures that the declaration is supported by solid laboratory evidence.

Surveillance Verification

Market authorities regularly audit these documents during routine border checks or after retail purchases. An incomplete or incorrect sheet can trigger a hold on the entire shipment. Keeping the declaration up to date as standards change prevents sudden compliance gaps.