# The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 1992, Schedule 5: MINIMUM CRITERIA FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF UNITED KINGDOM COMPETENT BODIES


The criteria (being the criteria for the assessment of the bodies to be notified listed in Annex II of the EMC Directive and the criteria which competent bodies are required by Article 1.5 of that Directive to meet) which a person is required to meet to be eligible for appointment as a United Kingdom competent body are as follows—
1 availability of personnel and of the necessary means and equipment;
2 technical competence and professional integrity of personnel;
3 independence, in carrying out the tests, preparing the reports, issuing the certificates and performing the verification function provided for in the EMC Directive, of staff and technical personnel in relation to all circles, groups or persons directly or indirectly concerned with the product in question;
4 maintenance of professional secrecy by personnel; and
5 possession of civil liability insurance unless such liability is covered by the government of the United Kingdom.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/2372/schedule/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/electromagnetic-compatibility-regulations-1992/schedule-5
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