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What is an EU Authorised Representative?

An EU Authorised Representative (EC Rep) is a legal entity based within the EU that acts as a liaison between non-EU manufacturers and EU regulatory authorities. The EU AR is responsible for ensuring compliance with relevant EU regulations, maintaining technical documentation, handling regulatory communications, and assisting with product safety obligations.

Why Choose Us as Your EU Authorised Representative

Full Compliance Assurance
We help you comply with all relevant CE marking Directives and Regulations.
Dedicated Regulatory Expertise
Our team of experts specializes in product compliance, keeping up-to-date with the latest EU legislation and ensuring your products are legally placed on the market.
Technical Documentation Review & Retention
We store and maintain your technical files and ensure they are accessible to EU market surveillance authorities for the legally required period (typically 10 years).
Official Point of Contact with EU Authorities
We act as the official contact point in case of compliance inquiries, audits, product recalls, or market surveillance checks.
Fast & Hassle-Free Onboarding
Our efficient, digitalized onboarding process ensures quick compliance setup, allowing you to start selling in the EU faster.
Custom-Tailored Service Packages
We provide flexible service packages based on the size of your business, industry, and regulatory requirements.
Entrusted by e-commerce platforms
We collaborate with well-know e-commerce platforms like Amazon, eBay and bol.com

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Which Companies Need an EU Authorised Representative?

If you are a non-EU manufacturer selling products in the European Union, you are required to appoint an EU Authorised Representative if your product falls under one of the following regulatory frameworks:

ATEX ATEX
Burning Gaseous Fuels Burning Gaseous Fuels
Construction Products Construction Products
Ecodesign Ecodesign
Electrical Equipment (LVD) Electrical Equipment (LVD)
Electronic Equipment (EMC) Electronic Equipment (EMC)
Machinery & Installations Machinery & Installations
Measuring Instruments Measuring Instruments
Medical Devices (MDR) Medical Devices (MDR)
Noise Emission Noise Emission
Non-automatic Weighting Instruments Non-automatic Weighting Instruments
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Pressure Equipment Pressure Equipment
Pyrotechnic Articles Pyrotechnic Articles
Radio Equipment (RED) Radio Equipment (RED)
RoHS RoHS
Simple Pressure Vessels Simple Pressure Vessels
Toys Toys
Watercraft Watercraft

Our EU Authorised Representative Services

We offer comprehensive EU AR services, ensuring that your products comply with the latest EU requirements:

1. Regulatory Expertise & Compliance Monitoring

  • Ensuring that products meet applicable EU Directives and Regulations;
  • Keeping manufacturers informed of regulatory changes and updates trough an annual compliance review;
  • Handling market surveillance checks, recalls, and incident reporting.

2. Technical Documentation Retention

  • Reviewing and storing technical files;
  • EU Declaration of Conformity verification;
  • Providing authorities access to documentation upon request.

3. Official Communication with EU Authorities

  • Acting as the first point of contact for authorities regarding product compliance;
  • Managing correspondence for compliance checks, audits, and corrective actions.

4. Labeling Compliance

  • Assisting with CE marking and other regulatory labeling requirements;
  • Ensuring compliance with mandatory product labeling obligations, including manufacturer name, EU AR details, and conformity marks.

How to Appoint Us as Your EU Authorised Representative

To be officially designated as your EU Authorised Representative, we must first verify that your EU Declaration of Conformity and Technical Documentation (also referred to as the Technical File) have been properly prepared (Phase 1). Once compliance with Phase 1 is confirmed, we will formalize the designation through a written mandate (EAR contract). Upon completion, you will receive authorization to use our logo and contact details as required for compliance (Phase 2).

How the process of getting EU Authorised Representative looks like

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