CE Marking 0497 | Product Conformity Assessment

Scope of assessment

CE marking is a requirement for many products placed on the European Union market. It indicates that the manufacturer has assessed the product and verified its compliance with the applicable European requirements relating to safety, health and environmental protection.

CE marking is mandatory only for products covered by specific European legislation requiring its application and applies to products manufactured both within and outside the European Union that are intended to be placed on the European market.

Activities of the Notified Body

Depending on the product and the applicable legislation, conformity assessment procedures may be carried out directly by the manufacturer or may require the involvement of an authorized third-party body notified to the European authorities.

CSI operates as a Notified Body with identification number 0497 for the conformity assessment of products covered by specific European Regulations and Directives.

Fields of application

CSI's conformity assessment activities cover, among others, the following areas:

CE Certification 0497

Within the scope of its European notifications, CSI performs conformity assessment activities as an independent third-party body, issuing the certificates and attestations required by the applicable legislation under the identification number of Notified Body 0497.

 

 Examination of the application and documentation sent by the Company, listed in the "Special rules" specific to the product to be certified. Any deficiencies and significant deviations from the requirements, found at this stage, will be communicated so that the appropriate changes can be introduced before the assessment visit is carried out. Upon request, CSI will appoint an inspector to visit the organisation to verify the conformity of the product, process or service. If the results of the visit include non-conformities or observations, a corrective action plan will be required to meet the requirements for the issue of the product certificate. After all the non-conformities that may have emerged from the assessment visit have been passed, and after the positive outcome of the laboratory tests, certification will be granted. The issue of the certificate will be followed by surveillance visits to verify that compliance is being maintained. The frequency of surveillance visits and laboratory tests, if any, is fixed by the special rules applicable. The certification shall have the validity defined in the specific special rules, on expiry the contract shall be deemed to be tacitly renewed unless terminated by one of the two contracting parties 4 (four) months before the expiry date. Tool to enhance the agri-food and forestry sectors, increasing market confidence... Tool to certify the capability of an organization to gain and maintain steadily, service standard declared to the public... Formal act of a third-party body that certify the conformity of the product technical reference documents, marketing deed to enhance and diversify the product... For years the training offered by IMQ group represented a point of reference for professional development and the update of freelance and employees. Second and third-party, inspections and testing: expert auditors capable to understand the situation of the company... CSI brand is valuable tool to enhance your brand and distinguish your products on the market, as an epitome of safety and quality. CSI brand assures that the product, before it reaches the market, has been subjected to all the needed test to verify the compliance to the standards’ requirements by a third-party body. CSI brand means also safeguard for the makers in terms of protection for damage caused by a defected product. Product certified by CSI are easily exportable, because of the relationship and the support of other European and international certification bodies.