Short answer
The EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC) is a document signed by the manufacturer that identifies the product, lists all applicable EU legislation and the harmonised standards used, and declares conformity under the manufacturer's sole responsibility. Where several laws apply, a single DoC covering all of them is required.
What a correct DoC contains
- Unique product identification: model, type, batch or serial number
- Name and address of the manufacturer and, where applicable, of the Authorized Representative
- Statement that the declaration is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer
- Object of the declaration, with a picture where relevant
- All applicable EU directives and regulations, with exact references
- Harmonised standards or other technical specifications applied, with their dates
- Notified body name, number and certificate, where third-party assessment is required
- Place, date, name, function and signature of the signatory
Common errors we correct
- Repealed directives cited instead of current ones
- Standards listed without dates, or superseded editions
- Missing legislation, for example RoHS left out for electrical products
- Product name that does not match the label and the test reports
- Declaration signed by a trading company instead of the manufacturer
Language
The DoC must be translated into the language or languages required by the member state where the product is placed on the market. We provide English and Romanian versions and coordinate other EU languages on request.