Module C1
Conformity to type based on internal production control plus supervised product testing
1. Conformity to type based on internal production control plus supervised product testing is the part of a conformity
assessment procedure whereby the manufacturer fulfils the obligations laid down in points 2, 3 and 4, and ensures
and declares on his sole responsibility that the products concerned are in conformity with the type described in the
EC-type examination certificate and satisfy the requirements of the legislative instrument that apply to them.
2. Manufacturing
The manufacturer shall take all measures necessary so that the manufacturing process and its monitoring ensure
conformity of the manufactured products with the type described in the EC-type examination certificate and with the
requirements of the specific legislative instrument that apply to them.
3. Product checks
For each individual product manufactured one or more tests on one or more specific aspects of the product shall be
carried out by the manufacturer or on his behalf, in order to verify conformity with the corresponding requirements
of the legislative instrument. At the choice of the manufacturer, the tests shall be carried out either by an accredited inhouse
body or under the responsibility of a notified body, chosen by the manufacturer.
Where the tests are carried out by a notified body, the manufacturer shall, under the responsibility of the notified
body, affix the notified body's identification number during the manufacturing process.
4. Conformity marking and declaration of conformity
4.1. The manufacturer shall affix the required conformity marking set out in the legislative instrument to each individual
product that is in conformity with the type described in the EC-type examination certificate and satisfies the applicable
requirements of the legislative instrument.
4.2. The manufacturer shall draw up a written declaration of conformity for a product model and keep it at the disposal of
the national authorities for 10 years after the product has been placed on the market. The declaration of conformity
shall identify the product model for which it has been drawn up.
A copy of the declaration of conformity shall be made available to the relevant authorities upon request.
5. Authorised representative
The manufacturer's obligations set out in point 4 may be fulfilled by his authorised representative, on his behalf and
under his responsibility, provided that they are specified in the mandate.
