Steps to obtain CE Marking for your EMC Directive 89/336/EEC product

Each Device Manufacturer must develop their own compliance program which addresses their particular product categories and business needs. We suggest you contact Obelis European Authorized Representative for steps tailored to your company. It is important to select your European Authorized Representative before choosing a Notified Body; particularly in assisting you in classifying your product before submission to the Notified Body and guiding you through the Manufacturer Responsibilities.

Appoint Obelis European Authorized Representative Center (O.E.A.R.C.) as your “European Authorized Representative” within the EU.

Obelis European Authorized Representative will assist you to identify all applicable EU Directives (laws) for your product.
Obelis European Authorized Representative will guide you in determining the applicable Standards - European, International or National (EMC 89/336/EEC Art 7).
Obelis European Authorized Representative will assist you to prepare a “Technical File” , including a user manual, as outlined in the Directive (EMC 89/336/EEC Article 10, 2).
Obelis European Authorized Representative will assist you, upon request, in selecting a “Notified Body” within the EU Territory, to perform the official conformity assessment tasks.
You must assemble the required approvals and certificates and prepare a “EC Declaration of Conformity” per product according to Annex I.
Obelis European Authorized Representative will assist you to prepare the necessary technical documentation for your EC Declaration of Conformity. (89/336/EEC Annex I)

(Note that the Declarations of Conformity and Technical Files can be written in English.)

For important Manufacturer’s Obligations, see our article entitled ”The Role of Non-European Manufacturers”.

Last updated Apr 22, 2009

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