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Directives

EC Product Directives were created by the European Union (EU) to achieve the free movement of goods and services throughout Europe.

EC Product Directives were created by the European Union (EU) to achieve the free movement of goods and services. The directives came about as a result of the Treaty of Rome, 1957. They are intended to remove any barriers to trade across Europe that could be caused by the multiple testing and certification of items and equipment to meet the regulations of individual EU member state markets.

Independent testing, inspection or certification of a product according to a directive must be done by a body that is approved by a government of the community and notified to the European Commission.

LRQA are an approved body and can provide independant certification to the relevant Directives that your business requires to deliver the products and services safely and of an expected standard to your customers.

Directives

ATEX 95: Equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres

ATEX 95 (94/9/EC) sets the requirements for equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. In order to sell such equipment within the European Economic Area, manufacturers must prove products meet the requirements of this directive.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive

The EMC Directive covers electrical and electronic appliances together with equipment and installations containing electrical and/or electronic components within the European Economic Area market.
Gas Appliances Directive

The Gas Appliances Directive (GAD) covers the manufacture of domestic or commercial gas appliances which are put on the market within the European Economic Area.
In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Medical Devices Directive

The IVD Medical Devices Directive is relevant to you if you design, manufacture or distribute IVD medical devices within the European Economic Area.
Interoperability of the European Railway System Directive

The Interoperability of the European Railway System Directive looks at the manufacture of railway interoperability constituents and railway sub-systems for use in the European Economic Area.
Lifts Directive (LD).

The LD applies to you if you manufacture or install lifts within the European Economic Area.
Machinery Directive

The Machinery Directive covers the manufacturing of machinery that is operated within the European Economic Area.
Medical Devices Directive

The Medical Devices Directive covers the manufacture or distribution of medical devices within the European Economic Area.
Noise Emission Directive

The Noise Emission Directive looks at noise emission in the environment by equipment used outdoors.
Personal Protective Equipment Directive

The Personal Protective Equipment Directive (PPE) covers the manufacture of personal protective equipment which is put on the European Economic Area market.

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