Conformity assessment and accreditation policy in the United Kingdom. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
High level statement of the Government’s policy on conformity assessment and accreditation. Sets the Government's policy principles and how the Government will apply them. Intended for Government departments.
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| 12/759 | 04-05-2012 |
A4 13 Pages
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Guidance - how to submit a draft regulation (form A). (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Practical guidance for Government Departments on how to complete form A, which notifies the European Commission of proposed technical regulations under Directive 98/34/EC.
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| 10/1121 | 07-09-2010 |
A4 7 Pages
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Market surveillance in the United Kingdom: UK policy on enforcement under the EU new legislative framework. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
UK policy paper on the market surveillance of EU product safety legislations, update to take account of the wider scope and changes within the EU new legislative framework (specifically EC Regulation 765/2008). Explains the UK market surveillance system, how it operates, its legislative basis, the authorities involved, and how it is co-ordinated.
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| 09/1465 | 06-11-2009 |
A4 10 Pages
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Memorandum of understanding between Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and United Kingdom Accreditation Service. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Outlines the relationship between BIS and the UK Accreditation Service (UKAS), and how they will work together to maintain and promote a strong national accreditation service in the UK. Also establishes the terms under which UKAS may operate in the private sector.
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| 11/1383 | 16-11-2011 |
A4 13 Pages
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Requirements for notification of conformity assessment bodies and conformity assessment procedures. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guidance for regulators and conformity assessment bodies on the conformity assessment aspects of EU Decision No. 768/2008/EC.
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| 208-09-IN-ON | 27-02-2009 |
A4 64 Pages
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