The definition of a declaration of conformity is according to the HSE is “a formal declaration by a manufacturer, or the manufacturer’s representative, that the product to which it applies meets all relevant requirements of all product safety directives applicable to that product. It is a sign that a product has been designed and constructed for compliance with relevant essential requirements, and has been through the appropriate conformity assessment processes.”
The HSE state:
“Most new products must be supplied to end users with a certificate called a Declaration of Conformity which must relate to the particular product placed on the market. This document should declare key information, including:
- the name and address of the organisation taking responsibility for the product
- a description of the product
- list which product safety Directives it complies with
- may include details of relevant standards used
- and be dated, and signed by a representative of the organisation placing it on the EU/EEA market.”