EU declaration of conformity

Explained

The EU declaration of conformity (DoC) is the manufacturer’s statement that the product fulfils the requirements of the Union legislation that applies to it. It belongs to CE marking for products such as machinery, electrical equipment or toys, and each act sets out what the declaration contains. For radio equipment a simplified declaration with an internet address of the full text can be enough (Directive 2014/53/EU). The DoC is not the same document as the declaration of performance for construction products, nor the same as a safety data sheet. One product may need several of these documents: a sealant can need a safety data sheet and a declaration of performance, an electrical appliance a declaration of conformity and safety information for consumers.