Updated Guidance On The New EMC Directive

This Guide has been structured in a logical way suitable for users who need to ensure that their equipment is in conformity with the EMC Directive. It is divided into the following Chapters:

1. Scope:  Allows manufacturers or others to quickly decide whether their equipment falls under the scope of the EMC Directive and if so, if it is apparatus or a fixed installation.
2. Essential requirements provide an overview of the mandatory requirements.
3. Conformity assessment procedure for apparatus: gives information including: the usual steps of an EMC assessment; information and documentation requirements; EC Declaration of Conformity and CE marking. 
4. More detailed guidance is provided for an EMC assessment where harmonised standards are not used or do not cover all protection requirements.
5. Procedures for fixed installations: on the relevant requirements and documentation needed for fixed installations, including the use of apparatus specifically for incorporation into a given fixed installation.
6. Enforcement of the EMC Directive: relates to the duties of the national competent authorities in ensuring only compliant apparatus circulated in the Community, with further information on apparatus intended for demonstration at trade-fairs. In parallel, to ensure that fixed installations meet the essential requirements.
7. Notified Bodies: their role, selection, coordination and the treatment of complaints.

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