CHAPTER III
Article 39: Conformity assessment bodies of third countries
Plain English Summary
What this article does: Allows conformity assessment bodies established in third countries to apply to become notified bodies under certain conditions.
Who it applies to: Third-country conformity assessment bodies.
Key requirements:
Para 1: Bodies established in a third country may be accepted as notified bodies where authorised under an international agreement or where they can demonstrate equivalent compliance with Article 31 requirements.
Conformity assessment bodies established under the law of a third country with which the Union has concluded an agreement may be authorised to carry out the activities of notified bodies under this Regulation, provided that they meet the requirements laid down in or they ensure an equivalent level of compliance. SECTION 5 Standards, conformity assessment, certificates, registration