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Annex V MINIMUM CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT OF NOTIFIED BODIES

United Kingdom

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The notified bodies designated by the Member States must fulfil the following minimum conditions:

  • availability of personnel and of the necessary means and equipment,

  • technical competence and professional integrity of personnel,

  • independence in carrying out tests, preparing reports, issuing certificates and performing the surveillance provided for in this Directive, of management and technical staff in relation to all circles, groups or persons directly or indirectly involved in the field of the appliances,

  • maintenance of professional secrecy by staff,

  • possession of civil liability insurance unless that liability is covered by the State under national law.

Fulfilment of the conditions in the first two indents must be periodically verified by the competent authorities of the Member States or by bodies designated by the Member States.