What is a declaration of conformity?
A declaration of conformity is a declaration that the product will comply with the tests from a given standard when installed as instructed. The declaration can then be used by the purchaser to apply the CE mark without performing tests for themselves. One situation where a declaration of conformity is useful is with a product that does not provide end user functionality. The CE mark should not be applied to such a product under the EMC directive but a declaration of conformity should be provided. (The non-application of the CE mark is generally rendered moot by the application of the CE mark under some other directive – typically the LVD).
