NEMKO EUROPE

The fast and reliable route to lasting CE-compliance

You will be notifi ed of upcoming changesFor you to stay updated on all requirements is both time-consuming and expensive. That is why Nemko Europe includes a notifi cation service. Through our participation in European and International standardization and relevant committees, Nemko will know well in advance when changes are scheduled, and inform you accordingly. This way, you have time to phase in the necessary changes.

Lack of compliance aff ects more than manufacturersWith the “New Legislative Framework” implemented in 2013, importers and distributors have extensive responsibilities related to compliance. Consequently, the implications can be severe if the products you imported and sold do not comply.

CE marking is critical to your business With more than 500 million people, your product may have a huge business potential in Europe. But without CE marking, there is no entry to this market.

Nemko represents more than 80 years of experience assisting companies in accessing existing and new markets. Initially in Norway and Scandinavia, today in more than 150 countries.

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Your reputation in a connected worldIn today’s global market, there is no shortage of alternative products. If you fail to meet customer expectations when it comes to safety, health and environmental sustainability, your competitors are only a few clicks away – and so is the bad publicity. People make informed decisions, and social media is gradually becoming the most powerful instrument for distinguishing good from bad.

Cooperating with Nemko, potential fl aws can be discovered at an early stage – preventing you from coming to market with a product that can potentially undermine your reputation.

A complex matterWith a growing number of mandatory CE marking Directives, staying compliant with European regulations is an increasingly complex matter. A survey in 2012 shows that 82 % of the products which were not certifi ed by a third party test ing and certifi cation body failed to comply with CE marking standards and regulations**.

Compliance – without complexityThe new Nemko Europe certifi cation service is unique: It takes care of all the processes and procedures necessary to comply – and stay compliant – with the CE marking Directives required. This way, you can focus on your core business while reducing all coordination and administration to a minimum. The only aspects you have to deal with are the fi rst and last steps in an otherwise complex process:

You provide us with relevant product informationNemko identifi es the CE marking directives applicable

to your productNemko compiles the specifi c requirements and harmonised

EN standards that apply Nemko tests your product/evaluates your existing documentsNemko compiles the technical fi les as requiredNemko certifi es and prefi lls your EU Declaration

of Conformity (DoC)You sign the EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC) and

CE mark your product

After your product is certifi ed, we will update you on changes to relevant Directives and standards.

Nemko Europe is a fi rst of its kind certifi cation service to back your mandatory CE marking of electrical and electronic products*. For you, this solution represents a hassle-free route to lasting compliance with required CE marking Directives.

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LVD Low Voltvage Directive

EMC Electro Magnetic Compatibility

R&TTE Radio and Tele-communications Terminal Equipment

RoHS Restriction of Hazardous Substances

ErP Energy related Products

The CE marking DirectivesYour product is covered by CE marking Directives, which impose requirements on safety, health and the environment. For each Directive, the European Commission has published a list of harmonised EN standards. For electrical and electronic products there are currently 2-5 mandatory Directives, which are all covered by the Nemko Europe certifi cation service:

* Currently covering IT/AV products and household appliances** Ifi a Consumer Product Safety in Europe 2013 survey

* Currently covering IT/AV products and household appliances** Ifi a Consumer Product Safety in Europe 2013 survey

The EU market is growing every year.(EU population in millions)

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Nemko Europe Certifi cation ServiceA complete compliance solution:

Nemko Certifi cate(electrical safety

and EMC) with the right to use the

certifi cation mark on your product

Nemko Europe Certifi cate with the

right to use the certifi cation mark on

your product

10 years storage of mandatory CE Technical

Construction File (TCF)

Prefi lled EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

Testing of product and verifi cation

of documentation

Updates on relevant standards

and directives

Factory inspection for valid certifi cates

For further details, visit us at nemko.com You can also email us at europe@nemko.com

Nemko. A trusted brandCompanies around the world trust Nemko to assess their products, systems, installations and personnel for conformity with relevant standards and regulations.

Since 1933, we have ensured that our customers comply with requirements anywhere in the world. Our services include:

• Pre-compliance• Product testing• Product and system certifi cations • International approval

Focused, effi cient and responsiveThe standards and regulations aff ecting your products are changing at ever faster rates. At the same time, staying ahead of the global competition requires continuously shorter time-to-market. De lays in obtaining access around the world could be costly in terms of lost sales.

That’s why you need a responsive and fast-moving certifi cation partner like Nemko. We are a focused and specialised organi-sation of 500 highly skilled people with local and global expertise. Our company is built on a culture that embraces the will to go the extra mile for our customers. That’s why leading global players as well as smaller organisations describe us as one of the best in our class.

Nemko has well defi ned procedures and work methods in order to make a complex task such as market access simple for you. We are fast and effi cient, and we support your eff orts to stay ahead of the competiton. In addition to our own Nemko marks, we are also a certifi cation body for the common European ENEC mark, the German GS mark and North American NRTL marks.

Our green responsibilityOperating in the global testing, inspection and certifi cation (TIC) industry, Nemko has considerable infl uence on matters concerning sustainability and environment. Apart from ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations, this position commits and inspires us to develop services supporting overall sustainability, environmental protection and energy effi ciency.

In our journey towards a sustainable future, ErP and RoHS are so far the two Directives covered by the CE-marking. More directives linked to product lifecycle are likely to be included in the near future. To help our customers develop future proof products, we give advice and provide early information and updates regarding environmental sustainability.

Nemko is a global player in the industry, and provides customers worldwide with international market access.