CE marking handbook : a practical approach to global safety certification / David Lohbeck.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lohbeck, David, 1950-

Series:

Test and measurement world series.

Test and measurement world series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Standardization--Law and legislation--European Union countries.

Standardization--European Union countries--Marks.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (169 p.)

Place of Publication:

Boston : Newnes, c1998.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book is essential reading for electronic consumer-product manufacturers doing business in the European marketplace. Compliance with directives and procedures can be a complex and confusing process, resulting in wasted money and effort. With the help of the CE Marking Handbook, engineers and managers can more easily identify which rules apply to them and pinpoint what they need to do to comply. Dave Lohbeck was formerly the Manager for Seminars and Training at TUV Rhineland, the largest German testing and certification agency. He has worked for many years as an engineer, including nine ye

Contents:

Front Cover; CE Marking Handbook: A Practical Approach to Global Safety Certification; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1. Europe's Approach to Total Harmonization; The European Union and the CE Symbol; Definitions and Considerations; History: The German Model; The New Approach: 1985; Standards versus Directives for Conformity; Chapter 2. Directives and Procedures; Directives: The European Laws; General Product Safety: Protection and Safeguards; Product Liability: Victims' Rights; Customs Authorities and Border Controls; Conformity Assessment Procedures: The Modules

Technical Files, Documentation, and Test ReportsDeclaration of Conformity; CE Marking Guidelines; Chapter 3. Standards: The Technical Rules; Harmonized Standards: Presumption of Conformity; Selecting Standards; Essential Requirements and State of the Art; Chapter 4. Notified Bodies and Certification; Notified Bodies and Third Parties; Testing, Certification, and Approval Marks; Defense of Due Diligence; Chapter 5. Quality and Enforcement; Product Quality versus Factory Quality; Consultants: Benefits and Limitations; U.S. and EU Differences; The Quality and Safety Mindset; Market Surveillance

EnforcementLegal Requirements and Market Demands; Chapter 6. Design Guide for Safety Conformity; Introduction: Electrical Safety for Products and Machines; Principles of Safety; Design Guidance; Safety Checklist; Chapter 7. Conclusion; Focus on Standards; CE's Credibilty at Risk; Self-Test: ""Where Are You Now?""; Total Harmonization and Product Certification; Appendix A. European Safety and EMC Acronyms; Appendix B. Information Sources; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786611077648

9781281077646

128107764X

9780080500829

008050082X

OCLC:

476108555