Rules of procedure
Rules of Procedure for the Certification of Products in the Non-harmonized Sector (accredited procedure since 01.01.2013)
For the certification of products in the non-harmonized sector new rules of procedure are coming into force since 01.01.2013. These rules are binding for all new certifications, extensions, modifications, and amendments of certificates. Essential modifications are concerning the single processing steps and their durations, the requirements for the testing laboratories, the introduction of a new EN conformity mark, the rules for recertification and expiry of certificates, and the measures in case of modifications and product defects. Until 31.12.2012 you have the opportunity to contradict the application of the new rules of procedure for your existing certificates. Otherwise the new rules of procedure are accepted. Assuming that you contradict until 31.12.2012 we are however obliged to replace your existing certificates with non-accredited versions due to conditions of our accreditation body DAkkS.
These rules of procedure establish the European certification procedures for gas appliances and their equipment parts, efficiencies of gas and oil fired boilers, and pressure equipment according to the relevant EC directives. The certified products are in compliance with the requirements of the EC Gas Appliances Directive (2009/124/EC), the EC Boiler Efficiency Directive (92/42/EEC), or the EC Pressure Equipment Directive (97/23/EC). They can be distributed in all EC member states.