Who may apply
Applications are accepted from brand owners, manufacturers, importers and authorised representatives worldwide. A representative must provide authority covering the application and use of the product information. An application identifies the responsible legal entity and a contact able to answer technical and ownership questions. Country, business size, sales volume and membership do not determine the outcome.
The conditions for recognition
All applicable mandatory requirements and the baseline checks identified in the agreed assessment scope must be met. Complete evidence must cover the exact model, configuration and intended use. At least one relevant core characteristic, identified under the product schedule before technical assessment, must show a demonstrable margin beyond a comparable requirement in an applicable European standard or European legal limit.
A favourable result on one characteristic cannot compensate for an unresolved failure, missing baseline evidence or an adverse result elsewhere in the required scope. A test-method reference without a comparable requirement cannot by itself establish performance beyond a standard.
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Define the model and variants
Identify the model designation, technical configuration, intended users and uses, rated conditions and the production specification represented by the tested samples. Describe materials, critical components, firmware and accessories where they affect the result. A series application includes a variant matrix and a justified coverage argument for each variant. Similar names, a shared enclosure or a common brand are insufficient.
Only the variants expressly accepted and listed in the issued record are covered. Evidence of sample-to-production correspondence is required; a laboratory report describes the samples examined and does not automatically establish continuing production conformity.
Matters preventing a favourable decision
Forged or altered evidence, concealed adverse findings, unauthorised representation, an unsupported model match or an attempt to purchase a favourable decision prevents an Award. An unresolved product safety issue, relevant recall or regulatory restriction requires investigation and may prevent assessment or lead to suspension. A past event is considered in relation to the affected product, corrective action and current risk; it is not treated as a finding against every product of a brand.
If the evidence establishes compliance but no qualifying margin, the application does not meet the Award conditions. The decision notice explains the result and the free appeal route.
Select the product schedule
Use the product's function and intended purpose to select the schedule. A product may require more than one schedule. Medical, protective, pressure, transport and other regulated uses require their specific legal documents in addition to evidence supporting the Award.
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