Division 6.1.1 Conformity and suitability for use assessment procedures (modules)

The assessment procedure for conformity and suitability for use of interoperability constituents as defined in Chapter 5 of this TSI shall be carried out by application of modules as specified in Annex F to this TSI.

The phases for the application of the conformity and suitability for use assessment procedures for the interoperability constituents: end couplers, wheels, constituents that interface with the maintenance subsystem, lighting and warning devices at the vehicle ends, driver's cab windscreen as defined in Chapter 5 of this TSI are indicated in Annex D, Table 1 to this TSI.

As far as required by the modules specified in Annex F of this TSI, the assessment of conformity and of suitability for use of an interoperability constituent shall be appraised by a notified body, when indicated in the procedure, with which the manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the Community has lodged the application.

The manufacturer of an interoperability constituent or his authorised representative established within the Community shall draw up an EC declaration of conformity or an EC declaration of suitability for use in accordance with Article 13(1) of and Annex IV, Chapter 3, to Directive 96/48/EC before placing the interoperability constituent on the market.