For conformation assessment

That set of modules includes alongside the traditional procedures related to product control, quality assurance procedures for conformity assessment. The intervention of a third party in these procedures comprises an initial audit of the manufacturer s quality system which must include both the specific technological aspects of the products concerned and the methodology of the quality assurance procedures. Furthermore the manufacturers are subject to periodic audits to ensure that the systems are maintained. Finally, on the occasion of unexpected visits, the notified body can carry out tests on the products. 

The principles referred to so far are common to all New Approach directives. The individual directives obviously need to be specific on topics such as the scope, the essential requirements, the classification of the products and on the use of modules for conformity assessment. The pressure equipment directive includes some additional sector specific dispositions which relate to recognised third party organisations , the European approval for materials , a committee for pressure equipment and the user inspectorates . 

Certification is applicable to all ob]ects of conformity assessment except for conformity assessment bodies themselves, to which accreditation is applicable. 

Directive 93/465/EEC, dated 1993-07-22, gives a survey of the different modules (called A. .. H) for conformity assessment procedures (Fig. 3.2). A short description of these modules is given in Table 3.9. Obviously, module B... 

The different combinations of modules for conformity assessment procedures are summarized in Table 3.10. 

Test reports are technical records on the conformity assessment of a product according to specific standards. Test reports are concise accounts, including clause-by-clause details on the results of the product safety/EMC assessment, standards rationale, test data, construction, and critical components. Test reports are an essential tool for conformity assessment. Test reports contain the technical results of the conformity assessment and need not contain confidential design information. Test reports may be requested by customers, testing/certification bodies, or enforcement authorities for review and verification purposes. 

Global Approach supplement to New Approach for conformity assessment and CE Marking. 

The procedures for conformity assessment are chosen from the various modules and in accordance with the criteria set out in the primary directives. Departure from the procedures is allowed only when the specific circumstances of a directive so warrant. Quality is shown in some of the modules, but a common mistake for some ISO 9000 quality-certified companies is to assume that they can select a module that utilizes ISO 9000 when this is not possible unless the primary directive allows it. There is no mention of ISO 9000 quality in the LVD, EMC, and Machinery directives (see Product Quality versus Factory Quality in Chapter 5). ISO 9000 quality may be necessary for some products (i.e., medical products) under the Medical Device Directive (MDD). 

Standards are valid for conformity assessment after (1) publication in the Official Journal as a harmonized standard and (2) transposition into national standards. As an example, some of the official national versions of the ENs for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (ITE) are ... 

The harmonized standards are listed/appended to the directives themselves. The proper European standard must be applied for conformity assessment as follows, in the following order of preference ... 

Ensuring conformity, building consumer confidence, and protecting public interests Provide facilities for conformity assessment on the conditions set out in the directives Issue test reports and certificates on conformity ... 

The hardware item used for conformance assessment is built to comply with the associated lifecycle data. o o Hardware Process Assurance Plan 10.1.6 HC2 HC2 NA NA... 

The hardware item used for conformance assessment is built to comply with the associated lifecycle data. 

For tolerances from the target composition and test frequencies for conformity assessment, see Section 5.4.1.6. 

The reference frame for conformity assessment for the purpose of EC marking was difficult to define the avalanche release system is regarded as a machine presenting risk of ejqilosion of a gaseous atmosphere. 

F2962-13 Standard Practice for Conformity Assessment of Protective Clothing Worn by Operators Applying Pesticides... 

Conformity assessment fCASS) Siraservices.com site for conformity assessment training and services... 

Anticipating the requirement for FSA services the established certifying organizations already offer FSA services. In the UK a new company has been formed to specialize in providing training for conformity assessment and has taken the name The CASS Scheme Ltd . The implications of this scheme are that competency guidelines and training schemes are in place for persons to be trained as Functional Safety Assessors. 

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