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Recently, several sellers on the "We are sellers" website have reported that Amazon has asked them to submit the EU Declaration of Conformity for the products they sell. If they do not submit it by the deadline, the product links will be restricted and removed. But what exactly is a DoC? How is it written? Who issues it? Come and find out!

What is a Declaration of Conformity (DoC)?

The EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC) is a document that must be provided by the manufacturer or its authorised representative established in the EU when placing products on the EU market. The DoC is a self-declaration model of CE certification, a document in which the manufacturer declares that its products comply with relevant EU regulations and standards. Currently, many e-commerce platforms require sellers to provide an EU Declaration of Conformity when uploading product compliance requirements.

The following information should be included in the DoC:

  1. information on the manufacturer: name, address, etc.
  2. product information: product name, trademark, model, etc.
  3. relevant instructions in the product safety report Instructions, relevant information in the safety report (must be identical to the information in the DoC)
  4. Declaration of conformity
  5. Information on the EU representative: name, address, etc.
  6. Signature of responsible person
  7. Date of issue of the declaration

Who can sign the EU DoC?

The EU DoC must be issued and signed by the manufacturer or importer of the product and cannot be issued by a Notified Body or Testing Laboratory. When products are imported from non-EU countries/regions, the importer is responsible for ensuring that the products comply with all legal requirements and that the technical documentation (including the declaration) is correct and available.

In addition to the manufacturer, the declaration of conformity may be signed by an authorised representative of the manufacturer. The authorised representative is a natural or legal person established in the European Economic Area.

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Although the EU DoC is only a compliance document, it is just as important as CE certification. Goods manufactured and sold in the EU with the CE mark usually require a Declaration of Conformity. What other certifications are required to export goods to the EU market?Here are some of the more common certifications:

  • CE Certification

    The CE Mark is a safety certification mark that is a mandatory certification requirement for products sold within EU Member States. It is considered a 'passport' for manufacturers to open up and enter the UK/European market. Under EU regulations, products bearing the CE mark indicate that the products meet the essential requirements of the relevant EU legislation and can be placed on the EU market.

    Scope:

    The CE mark covers 22 product categories, including electronic and electrical products, children's products, industrial machinery, medical devices, construction products, personal protective equipment, toys and games, motor vehicles and their accessories.

  • LVD Certification

    The Low Voltage Directive (LVD) is an EU directive that ensures the safety of equipment in use. The Directive provides a common and broad objective for safety regulations so that any electrical equipment approved in one EU Member State can be used in all other EU countries.

    Scope:

    Electrical products with an operating voltage between 50V and 1000V for alternating current and 75V and 1500V for direct current, such as lighting equipment and measuring instruments.

  • EMC Certification

    EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility) certification is the abbreviation for Electromagnetic Compatibility certification, which refers to the ability of a product to operate normally in an electromagnetic environment and to coexist with other devices. Since 1 January 1996, all electrical or electronic equipment placed on the EU market must comply with the requirements of the EMC Directive or it will not be allowed to enter the EU market.

    Scope:

    Any electrical or electronic equipment that can cause or be affected by electromagnetic interference, such as household appliances, power tools and lamps.

  • RoHS Certification

    RoHS certification is a mandatory standard formulated by EU legislation, also known as the Directive on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Its main purpose is to regulate the material and process standards of electrical and electronic products to make them more beneficial to human health and environmental protection.

    Scope:

    electrical and electronic products such as televisions, refrigerators, electronic toys, etc.

  • ERP Certification

    ERP (Energy-Related Products) certification is an energy efficiency certification in the European Union. It is a mandatory certification programme and the European Union requires that all electronic and electrical products sold in Europe meet the ERP (European Energy-Related product energy efficiency requirements) testing or certification requirements.

    Scope:

    Electronic and electrical products such as IT products, audio and video products, lighting products, domestic appliances, power tools, etc.

  • EN71 Certification

    EN71 is a standard for toys on the EU market. The aim of the European Union's EN71 certification decree is to provide technical specifications for toy products placed on the European market through the EN71 standard, thereby reducing or eliminating the risk of injury to children from toys.

    Scope:

    most toy products.

  • HDMI Certification

    HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital video/audio interface technology standard introduced by the HDMI Association. If a company wants to use HDMI's patented technology and logo, it must be authorised by the HDMI Association, which is called HDMI certification. HDMI Association certification follows the HDMI certification model of membership, compliance testing and royalty payment.

    Scope:

    All products with HDMI interfaces, including TVs, monitors, projectors, audio receivers, DVD players, game consoles, computers and mobile phones.

In general, different countries have their own compliance requirements and applicable standards for imported goods, and different products have different mandatory certification and documentation requirements. When importing goods into Europe, if the goods are inspected, appropriate documentation should be provided in accordance with customs requirements. PGS Logistics has a professional overseas customs clearance team and provides air freight, sea freight, warehousing, cross-border e-commerce/FBA shipping, project management and courier services.