UNECE). The legal principles of testing and certification in the so-called voluntary and regulated-mandatory areas are discussed. Conformity assessment procedures according to the “modular approach” are characterized. Homologation procedures are presented for groups of products whose incorrect operation may particularly threaten user safety. This group of products is covered by “old approach” (sectoral) directives. Tests of this type of product can only be carried out in notified laboratories that have specialized technical and personnel facilities.CERTIFICATION AND HOMOLOGATION OF PRODUCTS AND AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES IN FREEMARKET ECONOMY
The basic legal acts (norms, directives, UNECE regulations) are presented in the paper.
Legal rules of tests and certifications in so called voluntary and regulated – mandatory areas are discussed. Procedures of conformity assessment according to “module approach” are also characterized.
Procedures for the homologation of product groups that work may specially influence on users safety are presented. This group of products is enclosed by “old approach” (sector) directives. Such a type tests can be realized only in notified laboratories, that poses specialized technical and staff back-up.
1. LEGAL BASIS FOR TESTING AND CERTIFICATION
The product and service certification system was developed and implemented in the countries of the European Union. (…)
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