FAQs

Declaration of Conformity (DoC) is a document in which the manufacturer or his authorized representative in the Republic of Kosovo indicates that the product meets all the necessary requirements of the legislation applicable to a particular product. The Declaration of Conformity shall include the name and address of the manufacturer together with the product information, such as the brand and serial number. The Declaration of Conformity must be signed by an individual working for the manufacturer or his authorized representative, and the function of the employee will also be indicated.

Regardless of whether a particular body has been included or not, the manufacturer must compile and sign the Declaration of Conformity.

The conformity assessment body (eg Testing Laboratory) that wishes to be designated for one or more modules for assessing the conformity of applicable technical regulations in Kosovo (eg Safety of Lifts, Machine) must be assessed to determine if it is technically competent for performing the tasks required of the module concerned.

It is equally important to constantly monitor the authority of a particular body. This must be done at regular intervals and follow the practice established by accreditation organizations.

The assessment process must determine whether the conformity assessment body has adequately trained technical staff with the knowledge and experience of appropriate technology, suitable facilities and equipment, policies and procedures to ensure integrity and impartiality, proper understanding of regulations, and so on. that different criteria apply to conformity assessment bodies, depending on whether they are laboratories, inspection bodies or certification bodies.

Not. In fact, the assessment of product conformity with the legal requirements relating to them is the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. If the product is exported to the EU internal market, the manufacturer places the CE mark and makes the EU Declaration of Conformity. Only products considered to present a high risk to the public interest, e.g. pressure vessels, elevators and certain machine tools require a third party compliance assessment, i. e. of the notified body.

Yes, the CE marking is always affixed by the manufacturer or his authorized representative after the necessary conformity assessment procedure has been performed. This means that, before being placed on the CE marking and placed on the market, the product must be the subject of the conformity assessment procedure provided for in one or more applicable Union harmonization acts. They then determine whether conformity assessment can be performed by the manufacturer itself or if intervention by a third party is required (Authorized Body).