Distributor Compliance Obligations
Last updated:
2025-11-26
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DEFINITION
Distributors must verify, prior to making products available on the market, that they bear the required markings and documentation, and that storage or transport conditions do not jeopardise conformity. If non-conformity is suspected, products must not be made available.
DeclarationDistributor Compliance Obligations
Obligations include visual inspection of the CE marking, identification details and required accompanying information in the national language, as well as cooperation with authorities. Distributors provide support with corrective measures, recalls and the provision of information to downstream operators.
In practice, we recommend a documented goods receipt checklist, a reporting process for non-compliance, and the maintenance of up-to-date contact and batch data. Centralised storage systems for DoCs, safety and user information accelerate inspections.
Key Points
- Verification and disclosure obligations, cooperation with authorities.
- Storage and transport conditions must not jeopardise compliance.
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