Are you importing boats into the EU? Did you know that non-EU manufacturers must have someone based in the EU to take responsibility for product compliance? This is typically an importer or Authorised Representative and their name and address must be on your Declaration of Conformity. Following this protocol helps to ensure a straightforward transit into the European market.
We have recently become aware of an situation where a non-EU manufacturer did not have a suitable EU-based representative taking responsibility for compliance. As a Notified Body, it is not our role to check or verify our customers’ economic operators. However, to help you understand what you need to do to ensure conformity (and a smoother entry to the European market), we’ve prepared a free Guidance Note 7 – Economic Operators in EU for Manufacturers in Third Countries
