Technology International (Europe) Ltd

EMC Directive Compliance

EMC Directive Guidance from Technology International

With multiple methods available for demonstrating conformity and complex technical requirements it can often be confusing for manufacturers trying to ensure their products meet the EMC Directive. Technology International provides advice and guidance that eliminates confusion. Our consultant EMC engineers have a detailed understanding of both the Directive and the Standards. They can assess an individual client’s needs and provide impartial advice on the most appropriate compliance solutions that will allow them to affix a valid CE Marking for the EMC Directive to their products.

EMC Directive Compliance Support from Technology International

No matter what method for demonstrating conformity a manufacturer chooses, Technology International can provide direct support to the EMC Directive compliance process. The services offered by the Technology International Group include:

• Product Compliance Reviews to ensure that a product meets all essential requirements prior to testing or assessment
• EMC Testing, including identifying test requirements, preparing test plans and arranging or undertaking cost effective testing
• Preparation of documentation to provide evidence to support a claim of compliance
• Advice on statutory obligations, handling design changes and other requirements for maintaining a valid CE Marking

The EMC Directive Compliance solutions offered by Technology International are scaleable. Customers can choose which aspects of the compliance process they require support for, allowing them to maintain full control of their costs. From simple technical advice to full EMC Directive compliance support, Technology International offers solutions to meet the needs of any company.

Technology International EMC Directive Notified Body Services

Some manufacturers, before making a claim of conformity to the EMC Directive and affixing a CE Marking, choose to have their product assessed by a qualified independent third party. These third parties are called Notified Bodies and they are appointed by national government authorities in each European member state.

Technology International (Europe) Limited is a Notified Body for the EMC Directive and can assess claims of conformity to the Directive on behalf of manufacturers. Successful claims of conformity submitted for assessment are then supported by a written Notified Body opinion from Technology International.

This written opinion can be useful for manufacturers who choose to prepare their own evidence of conformity to the EMC Directive and want the extra security of a third party opinion. It is also useful for manufacturers whose products and systems are used in environments where safety is paramount and whose customers require extra reassurance that standards have been correctly applied.

Technology International's Notified Body assessment procedure is fast, efficient and cost effective. Assessments can be conducted on behalf of any company, both inside and outside the EU, and the results are accepted throughout the European Union.

NEW EMC Directive

On the 20th July 2007 the European EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) changed and all pre-existing legislation was replaced. The changes within the NEW EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) will affect the way manufacturers manage and maintain European EMC Compliance for both new and existing products.

To help manufacturers address the challenges posed by these changes in legislation, Technology International has developed a number of new European Compliance services. We are also able to conduct third party product safety evaulations under the terms of our UK Government Notified Body appointment.

Full details of our NEW EMC Directive services and a selection of frequently asked questions on the subject are available via the section links on the right.