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The MarineEquipmentDirective(MED)entering into forceon TI January 1999
By R. D. SmartSeniorSurveyorStatutoryApprovalServicesConstructionServicesDepartment Revision:03 Jan.99
CONTENTSPageNo.
1. Contents
2. Introductionto theMarineEquipmentDirective(MED) I
3. Generalaspectsof theMED
3.1 Equipmentlists of theMED 3
3.2 Informationcontainedin AnnexA.1 of theMED 3
3.3 ApplicationDatesof theMED 3
3.4 LR’s Authorizationfor theMED 3
3.5 Existing certification 3
3.6 Other EUDirectives 4
4. Complyingwith theMED
4.1 How to complywith theMED 4
4.2 Modulesof theMED. 6
4.3 Actions necessaryto ‘Mark’ equipmentin accordance
with theMED. 8
4.4 Responsibilitiesof theManufactureror hisAuthorised
Representative. 8
5. How to gainassistancefrom Lloyd’s Register
5.1 TypeExaminationAspects 12
5.2 Quality AssuranceAspect 12
5.3 ProductVerificationAspects 13
5.4 Unit VerificationAspects 13
6. Conclusions
6.1 CommentsabouttheDirective 14
6.2 Contactswithin Lloyd’s Register 14
Appendices
1 Draft Specimenof anLR ‘EC Type-ExaminationCertificate’. 15
2 Flow Chartof ‘How to complywith theMED’. 17
3 Requestfor LRProductCertification to EuropeanCommunityDirectives. 18
4 Officesof theOfficial Journalof theEuropeanCommunities. 22
Notice andTermsof Use
Lloyd’s Register,its officers,employeesandagents(on behalfof whomthis noticeis issued)shall beunderno liability or responsibilityin negligenceor otherwisehowsoeverto any personin respectofanyinformationor adviseexpresslyor impliedly given in this publication,or in respectof anyinaccuracyor omissionhereinor in respectof anyactoromissionwhichhascausedorcontributedtothis publicationbeingpublishedwith theinformationoradviceit contains(if any).
Without derogatingthegeneralityof theforegoing,neitherLloyd’s Register,nor its officers,employeesor agentsshall beliablein negligenceor otherwisehowsoeverfor anyindirectorconsequentiallossto anypersoncausedby orarising from anyinformation,advise,inaccuracyoromissiongivenor containedhereinoranyactor omissioncausingor contributingto anysuchinformation,advise,inaccuracyor omissionbeinggivenorcontainedherein.
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2. introductionto the Marine Equipment Directive(MED)
2. INTRODUCTION TO THE MARINE EQUIPMENTDIRECTIVE (MED)
TheMarineEquipmentDirective (MED) is designedto:
— ensurethe uniformapplicationof relevantinternationalinstruments
(i.e. IMO Regulations,ResolutionsandCirculars) for compliancewith
internationalconventions(i.e. Loadline,COLREGs,MARPOLand SOLAS),and
— enhancethesafetyof shipping,and
— ensurethefreemovementof equipmentwithin theEuropeanUnion (this means
manufacturersonly haveto gain MED approvalonce— e.g. by Lloyd’s Register
(seesection3.41).
Thefollowing MemberStates(MS) of theEuropeanUnion Austria,Belgium,Denmark,
Finland,France,Germany,Greece,Ireland,Italy, Luxembourg,Netherlands,Portugal,
Spain,SwedenandUnitedKingdom,togetherwith IcelandandNorwayof theEuropean
FreeTradeArea (EFTA) haveagreedto apply theMarine EquipmentDirective(MED)
[96/98/Ed from 1 January1999.
(Note: SwitzerlandandLiechtenstein,whoaremembersof EFTA, will not apply theMED
to theirflaggedvesselsat this time.)
As partof thefreetradebetweentheMemberStates(MS) andevenif theMED hasnot
beentransposedinto law by theMemberState,no MemberState’sAdministrationor their
appointedrepresentative(e.g.a classificationsociety)shallpreventtheplacingon the
marketor placingonboarda MemberState’sship,equipmentthatcomplieswith the
Directive from the1 January1999 (seealso section3.3).
Consequentlya manufactureris only allowedto apply to oneNotified Body (i.e. a body,
suchas LR, authorisedby a MemberState,suchasthe UK’s Maritime and CoastguardAgency
[MCA (exMSA)], to carry out work in accordancewith theMED). Themanufacturerdoesnot
haveto bein the samecountryastheNotified Body.
A ‘ship’ is definedasa vesselfalling within the scopeof internationalconventions
(i.e. thoseconventionslisted above).ThereforetheMED will apply to anyship/vesselwhich
is issuedwith oneof therelevantinternationalconventioncertificateanddoesnot apply
to non-conventionvessels.This would be independentof whetherthevesselwasengaged
in restrictedtrade,internationalvoyagesor operatingin theoffshoresector,etc.
2. Introduction to the Marine Equipment Directive (MED)
In order for a manufacturerto demonstratecompliancewith theMED’s requirements,the
MED listsfor eachequipmentitem which procedures(referredto as Modules)canbeused
[seesection4.1]. Fulfilment of theappropriateModules’requirementsis to beverified by a
Notified Body suchasLloyd’s Register(LR). Theseprocedurescovertheinitial designand
testing (i.e.prototypeapproval)and thesubsequentproduction(i.e. themanufacturingprocess
or theproduct)of the equipmentitem.
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3. General Aspectsof the MED
3. GENERALASPECTSOF THE MED
3.1 EQUIPMENTLISTS OF THEMED
The MED appliesfrom the 1 January1999 to equipmentlisted in Annex A.1 of theDirective whichis placed
onboardnewor existingshipsflying theflag of theabove EuropeanMemberStatesprovidedtheseshipsalsohaveto comply with the requirementsof various
InternationalConventions(seesection2).
Annex A.1 listsequipmentundertheheadings:
Life-saving appliances,
Marine-pollutionprevention,
Fire protection,
Navigationequipment,and
Radio-communicationequipment
(Local LR officescanadvisewhichequipmentispresentlylistedin AnnexA.l).
Equipmentlisted in Annex A.2 presentlyhasnorecognisedapprovaland/ortestingstandards.However
oncesuchstandardshavebeenadoptedandenterintoforce, thenthatequipmentmaybetransferredfromAnnex A.2 to A.1,resultingin theMED applyingto that
equipment.Until suchequipmentis transferredto AnnexAl, it will still haveto comply with anyapplicablenationalrequirements.
In additionto thoseheadingsin Annex A.1, equipmentin Annex A.2 is alsolistedundertheheadings:
EquipmentrequiredunderCOLREG72,and
Bulk carriersafetyequipment
AnnexesA.1 andA.2 of theDirective havebeenrecentlyredraftedandnewversionsareexpectedto bepublished
in theOfficial Journal(0.1.)aboutNovember1998.Consequentlyif anymanufacturerorNotified Body hasusedtheexistingpublishedannexesre-evaluationshould beundertakento verify continuingcompliance.This mayonly involve confirmationthat thestandardshave not changed.
3.2 INFORMATIONCONTAINEDINANNEXA.1OF THE MED
AnnexA.1 providesinformation on eachequipments’mandatorycompliancerequirements.A synopsisof thesix columnscontainedin Annex A.l is givenbelow:
is auniqueMED numberto assistin identifying theequipmenttype.
lists thevariousequipment
typeswhich haveto complywith theMED (e.g. Lifeboat,
Oil-ContentMeters,FireDampers,etc.).
lists theinternationalconventionregulationswhichrequiresthe
equipmentitem to be
approved.
lists whichstandardsthe
equipmentmustbedesignedto meet(i.e. IMORegulations,Resolutions&
Circulars).
lists theteststandards
applicableto theequipmentitem.
lists themodulesorcombinationof modules(e.g.B+D, B+E, B+F or C)thatcanbeusedto complywith theMED [seesection4.1 below).
3.3 APPLICATIONDATESOFTHEMED
Equipmentlistedin AnnexA.1 which is manufacturedafter the1 January1999mustcomply with the MED.
Equipmentlisted in AnnexA.1 manufacturedbeforethe
1 January1999canbeplacedonboardaMemberState’sship prior to the1 January2001 [seealso section3.5 belowon existingapprovals).
Consequently,from the1 January2001 ~Ilequipmentlisted in AnnexA.1 andsuppliedto MemberState’sshipsmustcomply with theMED.
In accordancewith theMED, Flag Administrationsor
their appointedrepresentatives(e.g. LR) undertakingstatutorysurveysof newor existingMemberState’sships (i.e. a newship is onewhosekeel is laid on or after 27
February1997),haveto ensurethatequipmentlisted inAnnexA.1 placedonboardmeetstherequirementsof the
Directiveasappropriatefor equipmentmanufacturedbeforeandafterthe1 January1999.
A Notified Body cannotissueanEC-Type-ExaminationCertificateuntil 1 January1999,howeverLR canverifycompliancewith theMEDbeforethis date.
3.4 LR’S AUTHORISATIONFOR THE MED
Lloyd’s RegisterandLloyd’s RegisterQuality Assurance
(LR) havereceivedtheir letterof appointmentasaNotified Body from theUK’s MaritimeandCoastguardAgency(MCA — formally knownastheMSA) in respectof Life-savingappliances.Marine-pollutionpreventionequipmentandFire protectionequipmentaslistedinAnnex A.l of theMED.
3.5 EXISTING CERTIFICATION
Existingequipment,listedin Annex A.l, with aType
Approval certificationissuedby aMemberState(e.g.the
Column3.Approval Requirement
Column4.ApplicableRegulations
Column5.TestingStandard
Column 6.Conformity assessment
Column1.Item No.
Column2.Item Designation
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4. Complyingwith the MED
MCA) oran authorisedbody,suchasLR, canbesuppliedup to the I January2001,providedit was
manufacturedprior to the1 January1999 andcomplieswith therelevantMemberState’sstandardsin forceonthe 20 December1996.Additionally suchequipment
must meetstatutoryrequirementsfor thevessels’keellaying date.
Notwithstandingtheaboveand therequirementsof theMED, someAdministrationshaveindicatedthat theywill acceptequipmentmanufacturedafter1 January1999which is placedonboardtheir flaggedvesselup until
1 January2001, providedthat theproducthasbeencertified by thatAdministration,oron their behalf,andit
complieswith therelevantstandards.It shouldbenotedthatat presentthereis nothingformally in writing with
respectto this interpretation.
If thestandardstheequipmentpresentlycomplieswith arethesameas thestandardsrequiredby theMED then LRwill on requestconvertsuchcertificationto anECType-ExaminationCertificateon the1 January1999providedLRholdsall supportingdocumentation.As previouslystatedMED certificationcannotbeissuedprior to thatdate.
3.6 OTHEREUDIRECTWES
Equipmentwhichcontainselectricalor electronic
componentspresentlyhasto comply with theElectromagneticCompatibility (EMC) Directive89/336/EEC.Howeverthisaspectwill beautomaticallycoveredby theregulations/standardsdetailedfor itemsof equipmentlistedin AnnexA.1 of theMED.Consequentlythe EMC Directivewill not applyto
equipmentapprovedandsuppliedin accordancewiththeMED fromthe1 January1999.
Electricalorelectronicequipmentnot coveredby theMED would still haveto comply with theEMCDirective(i.e. itemsnot listedin AnnexA.1 or listedbut not suppliedtovesselssubj~ctto therelevantinternational conventions).
The PersonalProtectiveEquipment(PPE)Directive89/686/EECcoversequipmentwhichprovidesprotectionto theuser,suchas survivalsuits,fire-fightingsuits,etc. Equipmentlisted in both theMED andPPEDirectivewhich is suppliedto vesselssubjectto therelevantinternationalconventions,hasto comply withtheMED only.
Equipmentonly coveredby thePPEDirective,orequipmentlisted in both theMEDandPPEDirectivewhichis not beingsuppliedto vesselssubjectto the
relevantinternationalconventions,only hasto complywith thePPEDirective.
(Note: therewill beoccasionswhereaproductissuppliedunderboth Directives(i.e. to shipswheretheappropriateinternationalconventionsapplyandtomarketssuchastheleisureyachting/boatingtrade).Fortunately,in mostcasesthestandardsarethesame,howeverwheredifferent,it shouldbepossibletopreparetest criteria to satisfybothareasofuse.)
LR is aNotified Body for PPEDirectiveandaCompetentBody for theEMC Directiveandis thereforeabletowitnessthenecessarytestingandissuetheappropriate
certification.
4. COMPLYING WITH THE MED
4.1 HOWTO COMPLYWITHTHEMED
To summarise,theMED providesinformation on:
— theequipmentrequiredto comply with the MED[seesection3.1 aboveandAnnexA.1 of the MEDI,
— to whichshipsthe MED applies[seesections2and3.11,
— thedatestheMED becomesapplicable
[seesection3-31,— whoverifies thatequipmentcomplies
[seesection3.41,
— theprototypeandproductionrequirementswhicharecontainedin proceduresknownas‘Modules’ [seebelowand AnnexB of theMED),
— which Modulescanbeusedfor complyingwith theMED for eachitem of equipmentlistedin Annex A.l[seebelowand AnnexA.1 oftheMED1,
Onceit hasbeenestablishedthataproductis listedin
Annex A.1, themanufacturerwill beableto usethis list[seesection3.21 to ascertain:
— thedesignstandardsfor theequipment,and
— the teststandardsfor theequipment,and
— themodules(procedures)availablefor compliancewith theMED.
Whichevermodulesareselectedby themanufacturer,theMED basicallyrequires:
— theDesign(i.e. prototype)to beapprovedby theNotified Body,and
— theProduction(i.e. eitherthemanufacturingprocessor theproduct)to beverified by the
Notified Body.
The optionsandpermittedcombinationsof modulesavailableto the manufacturerarepresentedin tabularform in Figure1 (ConformityAssessmentProcedure)below.A briefoutline of eachModuleis containedin section4.2, howeverAnnex B of theMED shouldbeconsulted
for thefull requirementsof eachModule.
TheMED lists sevenModules,however,ModuleC(Conformity to Type)& ModuleH (Full-qualityassurance)arenot presentlyavailableoptionsfor theequipmentlisted in AnnexA.l andarenot coveredby this paper.
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MANUFACTURER
DE ModuleBs ECType-ExaminationCertificate(see4.2.1)
GN
ModuleDProduction
QualityAssurance[see4.2.31
Module EI’roductQuality
Assurance[see 4.2.4]
V
ModuleF
ProductVerification
[see4.2.51
CertificateofConformity
issued[see4.31
Mod:leG
UnitVerification
[see4.2.61
CertificateofConformity~‘ Issued
[see4.31
Figure 1 - Conformity AssessmentProcedure
Beforeasubmissionis madethemanufacturershoulddeterminewhethertheproductmeetsthedesignrequirements[see section5.1 for documentsto besubmitted1.If theproductdoesn’tcomply thenmodificationswillhaveto be undertaken.
Whereappropriate(e.g.for productssuchas lifeboats,firedoor control s~ysterns,etc.),thedesignwill haveto be
approvedby theNotified Body for compliancewith theappropriatestandardsrequiredby therelevantpartsofeitherModuleB orC.
Prototypetesting in accordancewith thestandardsrequiredby theMED will haveto bewitnessedby theNotified Body andundertakeneither:
— at an independenttestlaboratorywhich is certifiedby thecountry’sadministrationoranacceptableaccreditationbody to EN 45001/2or its equivalent
(e.g.for fire testing).The testspecimenhasto beexaminedby theNotified Body (e.g. LR) to verifythat it representsthe productionenvisagedandis
built in accordancewith theapproveddesign(thiscan be accomplishedat thetestlaboratory just prior totesting),Or,
-. at the manufacturer’swork (e.g.for lifeboats).Prior totesting,thespecimenhasto beexaminedby the
Notified Body to verify that it representsthe
productionenvisagedandis built in accordancewith theapproveddesign.
Test reportswill beexaminedby theNotified Body toverify compliancewith theappropriatestandards.If thedesignandteststandardshavebeenmet theNotifiedBody will eitherissueanEC Type-ExaminationCertificate(Module B) [seeAppendix1] or verifycompliancewith therelevantpartsof ModuleC.
In addition to theprototypecomplyingwith therequireddesignand teststandards,themanufacturermustalsoensurethattheproductcanbeconsistentlymadeaspertheprototype.This canbeachievedby complying witheitherModuleD, the“Production-QualityAssurance”procedure;Module E, the“Product-Quality Assurance”procedure,or Module F, the“Product Verification”procedure.
Tocomply with eitherModuleD or Module E, themanufacturerhasto requesttheNotified Body to verifythat their quality systemmeetstherequirementsof thechosenModule.Whenboth prototyperequirementsof
ModuleB andtheproductionrequirementsof ModulesD or Ehavebeenverified, themanufactureris allowedto
add the “Mark of Conformity” (seeFigure 21 to hisproductsandissuea“Declarationof Conformity”[seeFigure31.
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If the manufacturerhaschosenModuleF, to ensurethatthefinal productconformsto thatoriginally tested,he
mustcontacta Notified Body (e.g.LR) prior to productioncommencing.Oncean “EC Type-Examination
Certificate” hasbeenissuedtheNotified Body will carryout thenecessaryverificationandwitnessthetests.Additionally theNotified Body will ensurethatthemanufacturerhasin placeproceduresto ensureuniformity in themanufacturingprocess.Oncesatisfiedwith theproductstheNotified Body will issuea“Certificateof Conformity” [seeFigure 41 to the
manufacturerwho canthen addthe“Mark ofConformity” to his productsandissuea“Declarationof Conformity”.
Theidentificationnumberof theNotified Bodyresponsiblefor ModuleD, E orF andthelast two digitsof theyearin which ‘Mark’ wasaffixed to theproductisto beappendedto the “Mark of Conformity”.
Manufacturersmaybe required,orcouldopt to complywith theall encompassingModuleG the“UnitVerification” procedurefor suchitemsasone-offproducts.ModuleC includesthedesignappraisalandtestingaspectsof theprototype[seeabove]which isfollowed by theexaminationandtestingof thefinishedproduct.WhentheNotified Body hasverified thatall theapplicablestandardshavebeencompliedwith theywillissuea “Certificateof Conformity” to themanufacturer.At this point themanufactureris thenallowed to add the“Mark of Conformity” to his productandissuea“Declarationof Conformity”.The identificationnumberof theNotified Body is to beappendedto the“Mark of
Conformity”.
(Note:a flow chart‘How to comply with theMED’ iscontainedin Appendix2).
4.2 MODULESOFTHEMED
A brief outline of thevariousmodulesis containedbelow,howeverAnnex B of theMED shouldbeconsultedfor thefull requirementsof eachmodule.
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4.2.1 EC TYPE-EXAMINATIONCERTIFICATION
(MODULE B)
This module maybechosenby themanufactureraspart
of a combinationof modules(e.g.ModulesB+D, B+E, orB÷F).BeforetheNotified Body canissuean EC Type-ExaminationCertificateverifying compliancewithModule B [seeAppendixI - Draft Specimenofan LR ‘ECType-ExaminationCertificate’], it mustensurethat thespecimenmeetsthefollowing requirements:
— it is representativeof theproductionitem, and
— it meetstherequirementsof the‘ApplicableRegulations’[seecolumn4 in AnnexA.I of theMEDfor thelistedequipmentitem], and
— it hasbeensuccessfullytestedin accordancewiththerequirementsof the ‘TestingStandard’[see
column5 in AnnexA.1 of theMED for thelistedequipmentitem].
Whenmaking their applicationthemanufacturershouldincludea writtenstatementthat thesameapplicationhas
notbeenmadewith anotherNotified Body [seesection5.1 on documentationto besubmitted].
4.2.2 CONFORMFIYTO TYPE(MODULE C)
ModuleC is not anoption for anylisted equipmentat
this time.
4.2.3 PRODUCTIONQUALITYASSURANCE(MODULE D)
This Modulemay bechosenby themanufacturer,inconjunctionwith ModuleB, andrequiresthemanufacturer’sproductionqualitysystemto be
approvedby aNotified Body.Themanufacturermust:
— satisfy himselfthat theproductsconcernedconformto the type (i.e. arethesame)asthatdescribedin theEC typeexaminationcertificateandsatisfytheapplicablerequirementsof theMED.
— operateanapprovedquality systemfor production,including inspectionandtestingof theproductsbefore,duringandaftermanufacture(asdescribedin EN ISO9002) (Note:theNotified Body is not required
to witnessall testing).Theapprovedtestingregimehasto includeanyproductiontestingrequiredbytheappropriateinternationalinstrument(e.g.IMOResolutionA. 639(17) Part 2,as amended).
— affix the “Mark of Conformity” to theproductsanddrawup awritten “DeclarationofConformity”. The“Mark of Conformity” is accompaniedby the
identification numberof theNotified Body whichcarriesout theEC systemauditsurveillanceandthelast two digits of theyearin which the “Mark ofConformity” wasaffixed to theproduct.
Figure2- Mark of Conformity
.—:~~ “———“~‘—--~—‘—~‘~‘—:—;‘~~
4. Complying with the MED
Manufacturerswith existingISO 9001 or ISO9002certification,oranequivalentapprovedquality system,should also referto sections5.2.1 & 5.2.2as manyqualitysystemrequirementsof this Modulewill alreadyhavebeenmet.Thosewithout anyquality systemwill berequiredto addressall aspectsof this Modulebeforeapprovalcanbegivenandreferenceshouldbemadeto
section5.2.3.
Whenmakingtheir applicationthemanufacturershould
includea written statementthat thesameapplicationhas
not beenmadewith anotherNotified Body.
4.2.4 PRODUCTQUALITYASSURANCE(MODULE E)
This modulemay bechosenby themanufacturer,inconjunctionwith ModuleB, andrequiresthemanufacturer’sproductquality systemto be approvedby a Notified Body.Themanufacturermust:
— satisfyhimself that theproductsconcernedconform
to thetype (i.e. are thesame)asthatdescribedin theEC typeexaminationcertificateandsatisfytheapplicablerequirementsof theMED.
— operateanapprovedquality systemfor finalproduct inspectionandtestingof eachproductaftermanufacture(asdescribed.ENISO 9003)underwhichall productsareindividually examinedandappropriatelytested(Note:theNotified Bodyis notrequiredto witnessall testing).Theapprovedtestingregimehasto includeanyproductiontestingrequiredby theappropriateinternationalinstrument(e.g.[MO ResolutionA. 689(17) Part 2,as amended).
— affix the“Mark of Conformity” to theproductsanddrawup a written “Declarationof Conformity”. The“Mark of Conformity” is accompaniedby theidentificationnumberof theNotified Body whichcarriesout the EC systemaudit surveillanceandthelasttwo digits of theyearin which the“Mark ofConformity” wasaffixed to theproduct.
Manufacturerswith existingISO9001,ISO 9002or ISO9003certification,or anequivalentapprovedqualitysystem,should alsoreferto sections5.2.1 & 5.2.2as
manyquality systemrequirementsof this Modulewillalreadyhavebeenmet.Thosewithout anyqualitysystemwill berequiredto addressall aspectsof this
Modulebeforeapprovalcanbe givenandreferenceshould be madeto section5.2.3.
Whenmakingtheir applicationthemanufacturershouldincludeawritten statementthat thesameapplicationhasnot beenmadewith anotherNotified Body.
4.2.5 PRODUCTVERIFICATION(MODULEF)
This modulemaybe chosenby themanufacturer,inconjunctionwith ModuleB, andrequirestheNotifiedBody to carryout theappropriateexaminationsandtests
in orderto verify that theproductcomplieswith the
requirementsof theinternationalinstrument,eitherbyexaminationandtestingof everyproduct,or by theexaminationandtestingof productson astatisticalbasis.
Individual examinationsandwitnessingof testby theNotified Bodyof everyproductis to ensurethat theycomply with therequirementsof therelevantinternationalinstruments.This will determinewhethereachproduct
is acceptedor rejected.
Whenamanufactureroptsfor statisticalverification theyarerequiredto presentall productsto theNotified Bodyin homogeneouslots.The Notified Body will satisfy
itself that theproductshavebeenbuilt in auniformmannerin accordancewith theprototypedesign.TheNotified Body will choosea representativesamplewhichwill beexaminedprior to witnessingthenecessarytestingrequirementsof theappropriateinternationalinstrument.This will determinewhetherthelot isacceptedor rejected.
Uponacceptanceof theproductorbatchof productstheNotified Body will issuea‘Certificateof Conformity’,enablingthemanufacturer,who is responsibleforensuringthat theproductsconformto type (i.e. arethesameas theprototype),to affix the“Mark of Conformity”andissuethe“Declarationof Conformity”. The“Mark ofConformity” is accompaniedby theidentificationnumberof theNotified Bodywhichcarriesout theproductverificationandthelast two digitsof theyearin whichthe“Mark of Conformity” wasaffixed to theproduct.
EventhoughtheModulestipulatesthatthemanufacturercanchoosethe testingregime,anyproductiontestingrequirementsof theappropriateinternationalinstrument(e.g.[MO ResolutionA.689(17),Part 2,as amended)willtakeprecedence.
4.2.6 EC UNIT VERIFICATION(MODULE C)
This is astandaloneModuleprimarily designedfor‘one-off’ designs/builds.
BeforeaNotified Body canissuea ‘CertificateofConformity’ for theproduceditem, it mustensurebyexaminingthetechnicaldocumentationthat thespecimenmeetsthefollowing requirements:
— it hasbeendesignedto meettherequirementsof the‘Applicable Regulations’[seecolumn4 in AnnexA.lof theMEDfor theequipmentitem], and
— it hasbeentestedin accordancewith therequirementsof the ‘TestingStandard’.Thesetestsareto be witnessedby a representativeof theNotified Body [seecolumn5 in AnnexA.1 of theMEDfor thelistedequipment].
This Moduleis similar to the ECType-Examinationrequirements(ModuleB) and theindividualexamination/testingrequirementsof ProductVerification(ModuleF), but is undertakenfor eachunit.
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Uponacceptanceof theproducttheNotified Body willissuea‘Certificateof Conformity’, enablingthemanufacturer,who is responsiblefor ensuringthattheproductconformsto type (i.e. complieswith requirementsoftheinternational instruments),to affix the “Mark ofConformity” andissuethe “Declarationof Conformity”.
The “Mark of Conformity” is accompaniedby theidentificationnumberof the Notified Body which carriesout theunit verification andthe lasttwo digits of the
year in which the“Mark of Conformity” wasaffixed totheproduct.
4.2.7 FULL-QUALJTYASSURANCE(MODULEH)
Modulei-I is not anoption for anylistedequipmentatthis time.
4J ACTIONSNECESSARYTO ‘MARK’ EQUIPMENTIN ACCORDANCEWITHTHE MED
Oncethemanufacturerhasobtainedapprovalfor hisequipmentby thechosenmoduleor combinationofmodulesin accordancewith theMEDand, ifappropriate,hasbeenissuedwith a “CertificateofConformity”; themanufactureris allowed to affix the“Mark of Conformity” to theproduct[seeFigure2] andissuethe “Declarationof Conformity” [seeFigure31.
The‘Mark of Conformity’ mustbeaccompaniedby theidentificationnumberof theNotified Bodyresponsiblefor surveillanceduringproduction.TheNotified Bodycanaffix its identificationnumberitself afterproductionor permitthemanufacturerto do so whenauthorizedbytheNotified Body.
Themanufacturers“Declarationof Conformity” is toincludetheinformationspecifiedin themodules(i.e.ModulesD, E,F andC). Suchadeclarationis to bedraftedby themanufacturerandcouldtaketheformgivenbelow:
4.4 RESPONSIBILiTIESOFTHEMANUFACTURER
ORHISAUTHORISEDREPRESENTATIVE
It is themanufacturer’sresponsibilityto inform theNotified Body if theproductis to bechanged,asthiswill
affect theapprovalof theproduct. WhenadvisedtheNotified Body will review theproposedchangesandinform themanufacturerif thechangescomply with theapplicablerequirementsof the Directiveandif furthertesting is required.
Approvalof any Productionor ProductQuality
Assurancesystemis only valid for theproductsreferencedthereinand theagreedquality assuranceprocedures.Consequentlyit is themanufacturer’s
responsibility to inform theNotified Body if thequalitysystemis to bechanged,eitherby including newproducts,changingexistingproducts,or if theproceduresareto bealtered. TheNotified Body,whenadvisedof theproposedchanges,will inform themanufacturerif thechangescomply with theapplicable
requirementsof theDirective.
Whena ‘Certificateof Conformity’ [seeModulesF and CIis issuedby aNotified Body,it is only valid for thedefinedproduct(listing its serial number),or batchofproducts(listing all theserialnumbers).Consequently
themanufactureris not allowed to usethecertificateforotheridenticalproductsor for otherproductionbatches.
Themanufactureror his authorisedrepresentativemustkeepthefollowing information for at least10yearsafter
the lastapproveditem hasbeenproduced:
— all technicaldocumentation,including acopyof theEC Type-ExaminationCertificateandtheiradditions,
— all documentationconcerningthequality system,including anyupdatingdocuments,with thedecisionsandreportsfrom theNotified Body,
TheFlag Administrationmay requesta copyof the“Certificatesof Conformity” issuedby theNotifiedBody. This copymustbeprovidedby theManufactureror his authorisedrepresentative.
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4,Complyingwith theMED
EUROPEANCOMMUNITY DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
issuedin accordancewith the
MARINE EQUIPMENT DIRECTIVE (MEDI 96/981EC
This is to certify that in compliancewith theCouncil Directive96/98/ECof 20 December1996bn‘marineequipment:
(Manufacturers Name!(Manufacturer’saddress)(Manufacturer’saddress) ~
(Manufacturer’saddress) ~‘ ‘~-‘4~(Manufacturer’saddress)
declaresthattheproductdetailedbelowconformsto type asdescribedin theEC 1$’p xamint~onCertificateNo.(for modulesB+D or B+E]/ .
declaresthata ‘Certificateof Conformity’ No. _______hasbeenissued. y the~’f,iedB~dy(EC RegistrationNo.______), andtheproductdetailedbelowconformsto typeasde~~i~in theEC’~’pe-ExaminationCertificateNo.
(for modulesB÷F[/ ~(“~ 4~
declaresthata ‘Certificateof Conformity’ No. _______ hasb a suedby TheX~JotifiedBody (EC RegistrationNo._______), andtheproductdetailedbelowcomplieswit fthea~Vt~,riateInt~.~ationalInstrumentsdetailedin theMED. [for moduleC]
ProductDescription- (e.g.NON-COMBU~#h!~fATEi..
ProductType — (e.g. ‘Mark 1’l
SerialNumbers— (e.g. 0123456789)
ModulesUsed— (e.g.B ,,, ‘1
for productsrequiring productionteS lg/regu rem in accordancewith international instruments,thecertificateis to statewhich test requirementshavebeencorn let~~fore pie:
1. A nameplatehasb4~~~dt .l~jfe t andcontainstherelevantinformationin accordancewith theInternationalLife~’vingX~~nce~ e, Regulation4.4.1.2
2. Destinedfor LR~O No.
~ hull (an~ ~o~~J~akers & typesof gelcoat, resin,glass,catalyst& accelerator]
4. ,.FreefallC~~~~bnl-feljh (Max.): m
~lICertifica~ Heig’~~órtankersEven KeelMm.] m
Launchingra~~length: m
Laun~~~~Angle (belowhorizontal): deg
MaximumHeel Angle(tankersonly): deg
5. Testsconducted(to IMO ResolutionA.689(17) Part2):
RegulationNo. Description Result Date
5.3.1 ReleaseCearTests@ 10% overload—
1. Boat afloat ‘off-load’ release Yes 06.12.XX
2. Boat suspended‘on-load’ interlock Yes 07.12.XXoverriddenandreleasedsatisfactorily
(CompaniesStamp) Signed:
Name:
Position:
Figure3 — Sampleof Declarationof Conformity
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4. Complyingwith the MED
The “Certificateof Conformity” couldtaketheform givenbelow:
issuedin accordance
MARINE EQUIPMENTDl
This is to certify that in compliancewith theCouncilDirectivetheproductdetailedbelowhasbeentestedin accor Ce’therein.
This certificateis issuedto:
(Manufacturer’sName)(Manufacturer’saddress!(Manufacturer’saddress)(Manufacturer’saddress)(Manufacturer’saddress)
to certify also that thedatefor thepurposeof’
Page1 of 2
1996on marineequipment,internationalinstrumentscontained
attendat their workson/betweenthedate/andandwitnessingthe testingof the:
ProtectedLifeboat)
2, to verify compliancewith therequirementsof the(detailsof theinternationalto theInternationalConventionfor theSafetyof Life at Sea,namelyChapterIII,
Appliance(LSA)Code,namelyChapterIV, Regulation4.9).
Notice - This certificateis sub1
ect to the termsand conditions overleaf. which form partof this certificate.
Surveyorto Lloyd’s Register
FORM 1124 [NT (07/94) Uoyd’s Registerof Shipping, registeredoffice: 71 FenchurchStreet,LondonEC3M4BS
Product Description—
Product Type —
Serial
Figure4— Sampleof Certificateof Conformity
4.Complying with theMED
Description of Product as PrototypeTested:
Lifeboatof GRPconstructionwith built in buoyancyfoam,fitted with WaterMaterialof hull (andcanopy)(makers& typesofgelcoat,resin,glass,catalyst&
Destinedfor: [if appropriate]
EC Type-Examination Certificate No.
EC 01234567 Lloyd’s Register
Testsconducted (to
Regulation N~ Description
5.3.1
No. ‘8.5m XYZ’; 0123456789lifeboat is One
PrototypeapprovalauthorityOperationalrestrictions
Lloyd’s RegisterFreefall Certification Height (Max.): mFreefallCertificationHeight (EvenKeelMm. for tankers)Launchingramp length: mLaunchingRampAngle (belowhorizontal):MaximumHeelAngle (tankersonly):
Notice - ‘This certilicateissubjectto thetermsandconditionsoverleaf,which form partofthis certificate.
FORM 1124 INT (07/94) Uoyd’sRegisterof Shipping,registeredoffIce: 71 FenchurchStreet.LondonEC3M485
Surveyorto Lloyd’s Register
Figure4 — Sampleof Certificateof Conformity (cont’d)
of 2.
M.V. “Anyship” No. IShipbuildingCo. - HullLR/IMO No.
Dateof Issue
5.3.3
Result
2
L2~1e
YesYes
spray Yes
06.12.XX07.12.)(X
07.12.XX
A Boat builderNo. 1,TheSeaShoreIn the HarbourBy The CoastFaraway Land
approvedto carry
m
degdeg
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5. How to Gain Approval from LR
5. HOW TO GAIN APPROVALFROM LR
In thefirst instanceit is recommendedthatthemanufacturercontactsthelocal LR office to discussthemethodsof achievingcompliance.
5.1 TYPEEXAMINATIONASPECTS
5.1.1 NONAPPROVEDPRODUCTS
Manufacturersareto providethe local LR office [seesection6.2] with at leasttwo copiesof all testreports,manufacturingplansandsupportingdocumentationfortheproduct. Additionally theyshouldsubmita
completed“Requestfor LR ProductCertificationtoEuropeanCommunityDirectives” [seeAppendix3]. The
submitteddocumentswill beappraisedfor compliancewith theapplicableregulationsanddesignatedtest
standards.
5.1.2 EXISTINGLR APPROVEDPRODUCTS
Manufacturersof productshavingLloyd’s Register
certificationverifying compliancewith thestandardsreferencedin the MEDcanmakeanapplicationwithout
submittingthedocumentationdetailedabove.
Wherethe LP~certification’sapprovalstandardsarenotin accordancewith therequirementsof theMED a
manufactureronly needsto submitdocumentationdetailedin paragraph5.1.1 aboveto coverthoseaspectswherethestandards/ requirementsaredifferent.
5.1.3 OTHERMARITIMEAUTHORI7YAPPROVEDPRODUCTS
Manufacturersof productshavingcertificationverifyingcompliancewith thestandardsreferencedin theMEDandareusingthecertificationasthebasisof prototypeapprovalshouldmakeanapplicationsubmittingthedocumentationdetailedin paragraph5.1.1 abovewhichwill be retainedfor records.
Wheresuchcertification’sapprovalstandardsarenot inaccordancewith the requirementsof theMED amanufacturerneedsto submitboth thedocumentationusedin theoriginalapprovalwhichwill beretainedforrecords,andthedocumentationto coverthoseaspectswherethestandards/requirementsaredifferent.
5.2.4 ISSUINGMED CERTIFICATION
Wherethe requirementsof theMEDarethesameasexistingrequirementsgivenon aTypeApproval
certificate,anECType-ExaminationCertificate(ModuleB) can beissuedon 1 January1999 (i.e. whenEC Type-ExaminationCertificatescanbe issued).
Whenanappraisalof thedocumentationis neededwhich provessatisfactory,an ECType-Examination
certificateand,if appropriate,aLR certificatewill beissuedwhentheappraisalis completedbut not beforethe1 January1999.
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EachEC Type-ExaminationandLR certificateis
allocatedauniquecertificatenumberwhichwill beincludedin LR’s databaseandsubsequentlyin Lloyd’sRegister’s‘Part 4’ - TypeApproval Book’ whichispublishedannually.
5.2 Q tIALIT.r’ ASSURANCEASPECTS
5.2.1 EXISTiNGLRQA150 9000 APPROVAL
WhereamanufactureralreadyholdsISO9000
certification throughLRQA, then thelocal LR/LRQAofficeshould becontactedto arrangethenecessaryworkto verify compliancewith appropriateMEDmodule.Themanufacturershouldsubmitacompleted“LRQA Requestfor ServicesForm” orprovide LR/LRQA with theequivalentinformation (includingcurrentapprovaldetails,informationon theproductsrequiringcompliancewith theMED alongwill applicableconformitymoduleandcopiesof theECTypeExaminationCertificates).LRQA will thenarrangea“Changeto Approval” visit toreviewcompliancewith theMED.
5.2.2 EXISTINGISO9000(OREQUIVALENT)APPROVALGRANTEDBYANOTHERCERTIFICATIONBODY
Manufacturersholding ISO9000approval,grantedby
anothercertificationbody, whowish LRQA to takeoverthis approvalandverify compliancewith the
appropriateMEDmoduleshouldcontactthelocalLR/LRQA office.Theprocessis thesameas for 5.2.1aboveandLRQA will arrangeacombined“TakeoverandChangeto Approval “ visit.
A manufacturerwith ISO9000approvalgrantedbyanothercertificationbody who wishesto retainthatapproval,but wishesto useLRQA astheir notifiedbodyto verify compliancewith ModulesD orE of theMED,shouldagaincontactthelocal LR/LRQA office. Anagreementwill bereachedbetweenLRQA andtheapplicablecertificationbody,suchthatLRQA hascopiesand/oraccessto thenecessarydocumentationin orderthatit canverify compliancewith theappropriateaspectsof theMED. LRQA will undertakea “Changeto
Approval” visit to reviewcompliancewith theMED.
5.23 NO EXISTINGISO9000(OR EQUIVALENT)APPROVAL
Whereamanufacturerdoesnothold ISO 9000certification,thenthelocal LR/LRQA office shouldbecontactedtoarrangethenecessarywork to verify compliancewithappropriateMED moduleand,if required,ISO9000.Themanufacturershouldsubmitacompleted“LRQA Request
for ServicesForm” orprovideLR/LRQA with theequivalentinformation(includingrequireddocumentation,informationontheproductsrequiringcompliancewith theMEDalongwill applicableconformitymoduleandcopies
of theEC TypeExaminationCertificates).LRQA will thenarrangethenecessaryvisits to reviewcompliancewith ISO
9000andtheMED.
— ‘-_, “—4 ~ ..~. ~ ~ ~ .~ ~ . ~ .._fl_ —‘-“—., — —.-~.—— ‘.~ ‘..—...-,‘- — ‘~
5. How to GainApproval from LR
5.3 PRODUCTVERIFICATIONASPECTS
Manufacturerswho havechosenModule F will needtocontactthelocal LR office prior to production
commencing.Oncean“EC Type-ExaminationCertificate”hasbeenissuedtheLR Surveyorwill ensurethatthemanufacturerhasin placeproceduresto ensureuniformity in themanufacturingprocess.
Oncesatisfiedwith theuniformity in themanufacturing
processtheSurveyorcancarryout thenecessaryverificationandtestwitnessing.Uponcompletionof
batchor producttesting theSurveyorwill issuea“Certificateof Conformity” [seeFigure 41 to themanufacturer,who,whensatisfiedthat theproductconformsto type (i.e. is thesameas theprototype),is thenallowedto addthe“Mark of Conformity” [seeFigure21
to his productsandissuea “Declarationof Conformity”[seeFigure 3].
5.4 UNITVERIFICATIONASPECTS
Manufacturerswho havechosenModuleC will needtocontactthelocal LR office prior to productioncommencing.OncethedesignhasbeenapprovedtheSurveyorwill beableto carryout thenecessaryverificationandtestwitnessing. Uponcompletionof therequiredtestingtheSurveyorwill issuea“Certificateof
Conformity” [seeFigure41 to themanufacturer.Themanufactureris then,whensatisfiedthattheproductmeetstherequirementsof the internationalinstruments,allowed to addthe“Mark ofConformity” [seeFigure 21to his productsandissuea “Declarationof Conformity”
[seeFigure 31.
6. Conclusion
6. CONCLUSION
6.1 COMMENTSABOUTTHEDIRECTIVE
Copiesof theMEDcan beobtainedfrom eitherthevarious‘SalesandSubscription’officesof theOfficialJournalof the EuropeanCommunities(seeAppendix41 orfrom the EUwebsiteon ‘InternetHomepage
~http:/ /eur-op.eu.int/en/general/s-ad.htm’.
TheMED is a largebureaucraticdocument,written in a
legalframework. Consequentlywhenfirst readitappearsto bedifficult to understand.It is hopedthatthis paperhasassistedthereaderin gainingan
understandingof its requirementsandimplicationstogetherwith theproceduresto be followedto obtaincompliance.If furtherassistanceis requiredcontactLloyd’s Register[seesection6.2 below].
Theobjectivesof the MED areto ensuretheuniform
applicationof relevantinternationalinstruments, theenhancementof ship safetyandto ensurethefreemovementof equipmentwithin theEuropeanUnion.Theseobjectivesshouldenablemanufacturersto buildproductsto auniformstandardandgainapprovalonlyonce,resultingin possiblecostsavings.
As previouslyindicated,equipmentpresentlylistedinAnnexA.2 will bereviewedperiodicallyto ascertainifsuitableinternationalstandardsareavailablesuchthat itmaybemovedinto AnnexA.1. Additionally AnnexA.lwill beupdatedif andwhentheapproval/testingstandardsfor anitem of equipmentchange,consequentlymanufacturersshouldperiodicallyreviewAnnexA.1.
Whenactingas their Notified Body,Lloyd’s Registerwilladvisemanufacturersif andwhenthestandardsforequipmentpresentlylistedin AnnexA.l changeandwhentheuseof either ModuleC or H is permitted.
The signatoriesto the MED may in thefutureenterintomutual recognitionagreementswith otherbodies/AdministrationsfromoutsidetheEUsuchthatMED approvedequipmentwould beacceptabletothoseparties.
6.2 CONTACTSWITHINLLOYD’SREGISTER
Manufacturersrequiringfurtherassistanceorinformationshouldcontacttheir local LR office. This
contactis important,asthelocal LR office will beinvolved in eithertestwitnessingand/orauditingthequality assurancesystem,andcontrollingsubmissions.
Alternatively,LR’s HQ TypeApproval DepartmentorConstructionServicesDepartmentcanbecontacted
directat the following address:
Type ApprovalDepartmentLloyd’s Registerof ShippingLloyd’s RegisterHouse29 WellesleyRoadCroydon. CR202AJ
UnitedKingdomTel: +44 (0)181681 4804Fax:+4410) 181 681 6814E-mail TAD~ulr.org
StatutoryApprovalService
ConstructionServiceDepartmentLloyd’s Registerof Shipping‘100 LeadenhallStreetLondon. EC3A 4BPUnitedKingdomTel: +44 (0)1714232942Fax: +44 (0) 1714232060E-mail [email protected]
If detailsof thelocal LR Officearenot known, thenthisinformationcanbeobtainedby contactingoneof the
abovedepartments.
Appendix I — Draft Specimenof anLR ‘EC Type-Examination’
Appendix1— Draft Specimentof an LR ‘EC Type~Examination’
This is to certify that
LLOYD’S REGISTEROFSHIPPING,specifiedas a “person” underthetermsof’Directive) RegulationSi. No. 1998,didundertakethe relevanttypewhich wasfoundto be in compliancewith theessential[* (Life Savingprotection)) requirementssubjectto anyconditionsin theDesign
( Deleteasnecessary1 deletedasrequiredin final certifical
4Producer
Address
ProductDescription
SpecifiedStandard
TheattachedDesign.
This certificateremainsvalidcompliedwith and
Issuedby
Signed
This certificateis not valid for equipment,thedesignormanufactureof whichhasbeenvariedor modifiedfrom thespecimentested.Themanufacturershouldnotify thenominatedbodynamedon this certificateof any modificationor changesto theequipmentin orderto obtainavalid Certificate.
AnExecutiveAgencyof theDepartmentoftheEnvironment,TransportandtheRegions
This certificateis issuedundertheauthoritygiven in MerchantShippingNoticeNo M.
EC TYPE EXAMINATION CERTIFICATE
below(Fire
ProductType
this certificate.
in service.theconditionsin theattachedscheduleare
Note:lof
Lloyd’s Registerof Shipping,LondonLR EC DistinguishingNo.0038
Name
rnca
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Appendix I — DraftSpecimenof an LR ‘EC Type-Examination’
CONSTRUCTION SERVICESDEPARTMENT
Lloyd’sRegisterof Shipping,100 LeadenhallStreet,
LondonEC3A3BPTelephone0171-7099166 Fax 0171-4884796
DESIGN APPRAISAL DOCUMENT
FINAL ACCEPT
NOTICE:This documentissubjectto thetermsand conditions overleaf,which form part of this document.
FORM 64)1 (04/FR) Lloyd’s Registerof Shipping,registeredotflce~71 Fenchurch Street,LondonEC3M 405
Page
2 o12
Documentnumbet
Issuenumber
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Appendix2— Flow Chartof ‘How to complywith the MED’
Appendix2— Flow Chartof ‘How to comply with theMED’
,.-“ equipment “...
in AnnexA.Isub~dtothe appropriate
_________________ Yes 4___________________________________ [atlonal requirements. if any, will still I
have to be complied with.
4ModuleG has~Have
Modules B+F _______ been chosen?been chosen?
Yes
Product’sdesignapproval and test Iwitnessingby Notified Body. Product’s design
Additionally themanufacturershould J approval and testadvise the Notified Body that Module I witnessingby
F will be used to verify product NotifiedBody.compliance. I I
4EC Type-ExaminationCertificate
Issued.(seeAppendixII I4 ‘ ____
Certificate ofNotified Body to witness Conformityproduction testing. issueti
IseeFigure4l4 I(seeFigu res2and3l _______________Certificateof Conformity issued
r
AI~‘M~k of Confo~ty’ and issue I4
Affix’Markof___________________________ Conformity’ and IIssue ‘Declaration‘Declaration of Conformity’. of ConformIty
(see Figures2 and 31 lsee Figures2and 31
Is
Yes 4Contact Notified Body (Local LR
Office or LR HQ - see section 6.2 above.
Discuss with Notified Body theoptions and choose the most suitableModules (procedures)to comply. See
Annex A.I of the MED
Yes 4Product’s design approval and test
witnessing by Notified Body.Additionally the manufactureris to
submit quality system’sdocumentation for approval to the
National Body.
1~EC Type-ExaminationCertificate
issuedand quality system approved.
Affix ‘Mark of Conformity’ and issue‘Declaration ofConformity’.
(seeFigures 2 and3l
QualIty system audits to beundertaken periodically.
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Appendix3- “Requestfor LR ProductCertification to European Community Directives”
REQUEST FOR LR PRODUCT CERTIFICATIONTO EC DIRECTIVESWe request Lloyd’s Register of Shipping (hereinafter referred to as ‘LR’) tocarry out the conformity assessment of the underrnentioned equipment forProduct Certification.NB: This form is to be read in conjunction with ‘LR Product CertificationSystemfor EC Directives-. Procedure PC93’.
I. APPLICANT’S NAME & NORMAL BUSINESSADDRESSName
Address
Post Code
Nominatedcontact
Phonenumber Fa~number
2. PRODUCER’SNAME & NORMAL BUSINESSADDRESS
After completion of form, returnto th~LR office below
NOTESEnter office name and address forroutine correspondence and nominatea contact familiar with your requestfor EC Product Certification,
Name
Address
Post Code
Nominated contact
Phonenumber Fax number
Enter details of the works where the
product is manufactured. Thenominated contact is required by the
local LR representative when makingarrangements to visit the works.
For extensions; boxes 5 to 10 apply___________________________________________________________________________________ only to changes from the original.
Include full details with latest
production documentation.
I. PLACEOF PRODUCTION
Phone number Fax number
4. TYPEOF REQUEST
0 New EC Certificate 0 ExtensIon of EC Certificate
If for extension, pleasestate previouscertificate numbee;
Address
Post Code
Nonitnated contact
FOItM 2590 (02/Itt) (/4 Uoyd’s Registerof Shtppfng,registered offIce; 71 FenchurchStreet. London EC3M485
Enter details ONLY If different tothose entered in box I.
Nam~
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Appendix3— “Request for LR Product Certification to European Community Directives”
5. PRODUCTACCOUNTAB(LI1’(What Is your relationship with the producer?
NOTES- CONTINUEDComplete this section ONLY if details
in boxes I & 2 are different,
Where there is abilateral agreement,eg. licensee, include a statement fromthe producer confirming the agree-
ment,
Do you alter the product before marketing? 0 Yes 0 No (If ‘Yes’, please specify)
What procedures are followed to verify conformity of the product to design specifications?
INCOMING:
PRODUCTION: ‘
6. DESCRIPTIONOF PRODUCT
7. NORMAL TYPE DESIGNATION (and DesignCategory ~fapplicable)Typedesignation
Is thi&~general code for a range of products? 0 Yes 0 NoIf ‘Yes’, state whether the entire range OR which individual items from the range are to be approved:
DesignCategory(If applicable)
8asis on which thu Design Category has been selected
FOSM 2590 (O2/~)2/4
Include changes to the label or type
designation, in addition to details ofany design changes.
Thisalso refers to:
— incoming goods from producer—enetring conformity duringproduction
Such procedures ore a pre’requisite in altbut simple ptsrentfsubsidiary relation-
ships between applicant and producer
Keep this descriptionbrief and as youwish It to appear on the certificate, e.g.
Litebuoys, Hydraulic Powered RoofSupports. Hydraulic Accumulators.
Rigid Inflatable Boats.
To be a unique identifier for eachitem. If a special variant, the typedesignation must make this clear,
Where a Directive refers to differentproduct DesignCategories, the Design
Category associated with the product
concerned Is to be entered here,
Lloyd’x Register of Shlppfng,registeredoffice; 71 FenchurcttStreet, London EC3M 485
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