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Toy Safety Directive 88/378/EEC Services
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As a non-European Toy Manufacturer, does your product require CE-Marking?
The European Commission does not publish a list of products to which their laws apply. Rather, they require the Manufacturer to determine the applicability of Directives to their product.
The European Standards that are presumed by the European Commission to provide technical definition for demonstrating conformance to the "essential requirements" in the Directives are published in the "Official Journal of the European Community". While other national, regional or International standards can be used as well, European Standards are preferred since they are presumed by the European Commission to address the "essential requirements" contained in the Directives.
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Products should be tested to determine conformance to the appropriate legal requirements, results to be contained in the products Technical File along with the products' design data. The technical file should reside with the "Authorized Representative" in the European Community. Any product requiring "CE" Mark must have the logo affixed prior to its entrance into Europe and to the specifications of European Directive 93/68/EEC.
In many cases, you can self-certify that your products meet the legal requirements contained in the Directives. In most instances, such a self-certification requires the use of European Standards. There are some products, such as Medical Devices or dangerous machines, which require third party review or assessment by a body in your country that is designated by the Europeans as an "Approved Body" or "Notified Body." O.E.A.R.C. maintains a list of Notified Bodies and will assist you in choosing the right notified body for your product.
we would suggest to you to use such "Notified Body" to prepare your "Declaration of Conformity" whether your products do or not require a third party review or assessment by a "Competent laboratory".
The "Declaration of Conformity" must be prepared and must contain the following information:
the manufacturer's name and full address, Telephone, Fax numbers and E-Mail
The European Directive and Specifications complied with
Products identification
Standards used to verify compliance with the Directives
Name of "Approved Body" and its' identification Number
The name and full contact information for the Authorized Representative
The "Declaration of Conformity" and the "Technical Files" need only be written in "English." However, Instruction Manuals, and product labels need to be in the local language of the end user.
It is important when reviewing the Directives to address all the possible "essential requirements" having applicability to the product and its foreseeable use. If there is any doubt about the CE compliance we advise you to undertake an evaluation of the product by a "Notified Body" against legislative requirements. This should be done prior to export rather than experience the higher costs associated with delayed entry of the product into the European Market because of a possible challenge by Customs officials or competitors in an EU nation.
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