John Mcauley-Managing Director, Compliance Engineering International

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    John McAuley established Compliance Engineering Ireland Ltd on secondment from Enterprise Ireland and has over thirty years’ experience in electronic design and testing. CEI is the only accredited electrical test laboratory in Ireland. He is a former Chairman of the Electrotechnical Council of Ireland and President of the IEC in Ireland. He leads the Irish delegation on the European standards body CENELEC TC210 for electromagnetic compatibility and TC106X for electromagnetic fields and human health.

     

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    CE Marking – New Requirements for Manufacturers and Importers

     

    Eight different European directives have been amended to align with the New Legislative Framework The common changes are:

    •  Improve the efficiency of market surveillance
      •  improve traceability of product origin
      •  Clarify the respective obligations of manufacturers, importers and distributors
      •  Improve consistency between the different directives

    This presentation will outline the changes which have important implications for manufacturers, importers and distributors. The effects are being felt already with non-compliant product being subject to scrutiny by regulators and customs officials.