DEFINITION
A formal declaration by the manufacturer confirming that a product complies with all applicable EU requirements and is conformant with the relevant EU regulations.
DeclarationEU Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
The EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC) is a core document within the framework of EU product safety and must be made available upon request to authorities or business partners. It references the applicable EU directives and EU regulations under which the product falls – for example, the REACH Regulation, the Batteries Regulation, the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), or product-specific regulations such as the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).
The Declaration of Conformity is supported by comprehensive technical documentation, which includes, among other things, test reports, supplier declarations, chemical safety reports, and certificates. Importers and manufacturers are required to keep the DoC, together with the technical documentation, for a specified period (typically 10 years) and to present it during inspections by competent authorities.
For companies placing articles on the EU market, a correct and up-to-date EU Declaration of Conformity is a legal prerequisite for market placement and a fundamental component of the compliance strategy.
Key Points
- References relevant EU Directives and EU Regulations (e.g. REACH, CLP, Battery Regulation, PPWR, IED)
- Based on complete technical documentation, including test reports, supplier declarations, and certificates
- Must be up to date, accurate, and available for submission at any time – particularly during authorities' inspections or upon request by business partners
- Legal prerequisite for placing products on the market within the EU
- Retention obligation: Generally 10 years after the product has been placed on the market
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