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| Definition (1) | |
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| Source | |
| Definition |
"Conformity assessment is a demonstration that specified requirements relating to a product, process, system, person or body are fulfilled.(EN ISO/IEC 17000)". |
| Activities involved |
Testing, inspection, certification and accreditation. |
| Further Information |
CEN provides a comprehensive range of European Standards and other publications for the implementation and recognition of good conformity assessment practices widely used by all interested parties. |
| Definition (2) | |
| Source |
New Legislative Framework |
| Definition |
"Shall mean the process demonstrating whether specified requirements relating to a product, process, service, system, person or body have been fulfilled". |
| Definition (3) | |
| Source | |
| Definition |
Before placing a product on the Community market, the manufacturer must subject the product to a conformity assessment procedure provided for in the applicable directive, with the view to affixing the CE marking. |
| Activities involved | |
| Aim | |
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