### conformity assessment bodies frequently subcontract parts of their activities linked to the assessment of conformity or have recourse to a subsidiary . in order to safeguard the level of protection required for the appliances burning gaseous fuels to be placed on the union market , it is essential that conformity assessment subcontractors and subsidiaries fulfil the same requirements as notified bodies in relation to the performance of conformity assessment tasks . therefore , it is important that the assessment of the competence and the performance of bodies to be notified and the monitoring of bodies already notified cover also activities carried out by subcontractors and subsidiaries . ### conformity assessment bodies frequently subcontract parts of their activities linked to the assessment of conformity or have recourse to a subsidiary . in order to safeguard the level of protection required for the appliances burning gaseous fuels and the fittings to be placed on the union market , it is essential that conformity assessment subcontractors and subsidiaries fulfil the same requirements as notified bodies in relation to the performance of conformity assessment tasks . therefore , it is important that the assessment of the competence and the performance of bodies to be notified and the monitoring of bodies already notified cover also activities carried out by subcontractors and subsidiaries .


### since conformity assessment bodies may offer their services throughout the union , it is appropriate to give the other member states and the commission the opportunity to raise objections concerning a notified body . it is therefore important to provide for a period during which any doubts or concerns as to the competence of conformity assessment bodies can be clarified before they start operating as notified bodies . ### since notified bodies may offer their services throughout the union , it is appropriate to give the other member states and the commission the opportunity to raise objections concerning a notified body . it is therefore important to provide for a period during which any doubts or concerns as to the competence of conformity assessment bodies can be clarified before they start operating as notified bodies .


### it is necessary to provide for transitional arrangements that allow the making available on the market or the putting into service of appliances burning gaseous fuels and fittings that have already been placed on the market in accordance with directive 2009 / 142 / ec . ### it is necessary to provide for reasonable transitional arrangements that allow the making available on the market and the putting into service without the need to comply with further product requirements , of appliances burning gaseous fuels and fittings that have already been placed on the market in accordance with directive 2009 / 142 / ec before the date of application of this regulation . distributors should therefore be able to supply products that have been placed on the market , namely stock that is already in the distribution chain , before the date of application of this regulation .


### since the objective of this regulation , namely to ensure that appliances burning gaseous fuels on the market fulfil the requirements providing for a high level of protection of health and safety of users and protection of domestic animals or property and for rational use of energy , while guaranteeing the functioning of the internal market cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states and can therefore , by reason of its scale and effects , be better achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective . ### since the objective of this regulation , namely to ensure that appliances burning gaseous fuels and fittings on the market fulfil the requirements providing for a high level of protection of health and safety of persons and protection of domestic animals or property and for rational use of energy , while guaranteeing the functioning of the internal market cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states but can rather , by reason of its scale and effects , be better achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective .


### it is used with a normal variation in the gas quality and a normal fluctuation in the supply pressure . ### it is used with a normal variation in the gas quality and a normal fluctuation in the supply pressure as determined by member states in their communication pursuant to article 4 .


### the rational use of energy essential requirement in point 3 . 5 of annex i to this regulation shall not apply to appliances covered by a measure issued pursuant to article 15 of directive 2009 / 125 / ec . ### the rational use of energy essential requirement in point 3 . 5 of annex i to this regulation shall not apply to appliances covered by a measure adopted pursuant to article 15 of directive 2009 / 125 / ec .


### ' appliances ' means appliances burning gaseous fuels used for cooking , refrigeration , air - conditioning , space heating , hot water production , lighting and washing , as also forced draught burners and heating bodies to be equipped with such burners ; ### ' appliances ' means appliances burning gaseous fuels used for cooking , refrigeration , air - conditioning , space heating , hot water production , lighting&#160 ; or washing , as also forced draught burners and heating bodies to be equipped with such burners ;


### ’fittings’ means safety devices , controlling devices or regulating devices and sub - assemblies thereof , separately marketed for trade use and designed to be incorporated into an appliance burning gaseous fuels or to be assembled to constitute such an appliance ; ### ’fittings’ means safety devices , controlling devices or regulating devices and sub - assemblies thereof , designed to be incorporated into an appliance burning gaseous fuels or to be assembled to constitute such an appliance ;


### ‘ gaseous fuel’ means any fuel which is in a gaseous state at a temperature of 15 °c under a pressure of 1 bar ; ### ‘ gaseous fuel’ means any fuel which is in a gaseous state at a temperature of 15 °c under an absolute pressure of 1 bar ;


### ’appliance category’ means the identification of gas families and / or gas groups that an appliance is designed to burn safely and at the desired performance level , as indicated by the appliance category marking , determined by cen ; ### ‘ appliance category’ means the identification of gas families and / or gas groups that an appliance is designed to burn safely and at the desired performance level , as indicated by the appliance category marking ;


### ‘ making available on the market of appliances’ means any supply of appliances for distribution or use on the union market in the course of a commercial activity , whether in return for payment or free of charge ; ### ‘ making available on the market’ means any supply of appliances or fittings for distribution or use on the union market in the course of a commercial activity , whether in return for payment or free of charge ;


### ‘ putting into service’ means the first use of an appliance or its first use for the manufacturer’s own purposes ; ### ‘ putting into service’ means the first use of an appliance in the union by its end - user ;


### ’manufacturer’ means any natural or legal person who manufactures an appliance or a fitting or who has such an appliance or fitting designed or manufactured , and markets that product under his name or trademark ; ### ‘ manufacturer’ means any natural or legal person who manufactures an appliance or a fitting or who has such an appliance or fitting designed or manufactured , and markets that product under his name or trademark or uses the appliance for his own purposes ;


### ‘ recall’ means any measure aimed at achieving the return of an appliance that has already been made available to the end - user ; ### ‘ recall’ means any measure aimed at achieving the return of an appliance that has already been made available to the end - user or of a fitting that has already been made available to an appliance manufacturer ;


### ‘ ce marking’ means a marking by which the manufacturer indicates that the appliance is in conformity with the applicable requirements set out in union harmonisation legislation providing for its affixing ; ### ‘ ce marking’ means a marking by which the manufacturer indicates that the appliance or the fitting is in conformity with the applicable requirements set out in union harmonisation legislation providing for its affixing ;


### member states shall take all appropriate measures to ensure that appliances may be made available on the market and put into service only if they satisfy the requirements of this regulation . ### appliances shall only be made available on the market and put into service&#160 ; if , when normally used , they&#160 ; comply with&#160 ; this regulation .


### member states shall take all appropriate measures to ensure that fittings may be made available on the market only if they satisfy the requirements of this regulation . ### fittings shall only be made available on the market if they satisfy the requirements of this regulation .


### this regulation shall not affect member states’ entitlement to lay the requirements which they may deem necessary to ensure that persons , domestic animals and property are protected during the normal use of the appliances , provided that this does not mean modifications to such appliances . ### this regulation shall not affect member states’ entitlement to lay down such requirements as they may deem necessary to ensure that persons , domestic animals and property are protected during the normal use of the appliances , provided that this does not mean modifications to such appliances .


### member states shall communicate to commission and the other member states , the types of gas and corresponding supply pressures of gaseous fuels used on their territory and in good time any changes thereof , in accordance with the requirements set out in annex ii . ### member states shall communicate to the commission and the other member states , the types of gas and corresponding supply pressures of gaseous fuels used on their territory before [ six months before the date referred to in article 42 ] &#160 ; and any changes thereof within six months after the announcement of those changes .


### the commission shall ensure that this information is published in the official journal of the european union . ### the commission shall ensure that the information provided by member states in accordance with paragraph 1 is published in the official journal of the european union .


### when placing their appliances or fittings on the market , manufacturers shall ensure that they have been designed and manufactured in accordance with the essential requirements set out in annex i . ### when placing their appliances or fittings on the market or when using the appliances for their own purposes , manufacturers shall ensure that they have been designed and manufactured in accordance with the essential requirements set out in annex i .


### where compliance of an appliance with the applicable requirements has been demonstrated by the procedure referred to in the first subparagraph , manufacturers shall draw up an eu declaration of conformity and affix the ce marking . ### where compliance of an appliance or a fitting with the applicable requirements has been demonstrated by the procedure referred to in the first subparagraph , manufacturers shall draw up an eu declaration of conformity and affix the ce marking .


### manufacturers shall keep the technical documentation and the eu declaration of conformity for 10 years after the appliance has been placed on the market . ### manufacturers shall keep the technical documentation and the eu declaration of conformity for 10 years after the appliance or the fitting has been placed on the market .


### manufacturers shall ensure that procedures are in place for series production to remain in conformity . changes in appliance or fitting design or characteristics and changes in the harmonised standards or in other technical specifications by reference to which the conformity of the appliance or the fitting is declared shall be adequately taken into account . ### manufacturers shall ensure that procedures are in place for series production to remain in conformity with this regulation . changes in appliance or fitting design or characteristics and changes in the harmonised standards or in other technical specifications by reference to which the conformity of the appliance or the fitting is declared shall be adequately taken into account .


### when deemed appropriate with regard to the risks presented by an appliance or a fitting , manufacturers shall , to protect the health and safety of consumers and other end - users , carry out sample testing of the appliance made available on the market , investigate , and , if necessary , keep a register of complaints of non - conforming appliances and fittings , and recalls of such appliances , and shall keep distributors informed of any such monitoring . ### when deemed appropriate with regard to the risks presented by an appliance or a fitting , manufacturers shall , to protect the health and safety of consumers and other users , carry out sample testing of the appliance or the fitting made available on the market , investigate , and , if necessary , keep a register of complaints of non - conforming appliances and fittings , and recalls of such appliances and fittings , and shall keep distributors informed of any such monitoring .


### when deemed appropriate with regard to the risks presented by an appliance or a fitting , importers shall , to protect the health and safety of the users , upon a duly justified request of the competent authorities , carry out sample testing of appliances or fittings made available on the market , investigate , and , if necessary , keep a register of complaints of nonconforming appliances or fittings and recalls of such appliances , and shall keep distributors informed of any such monitoring . ### when deemed appropriate with regard to the risks presented by an appliance or a fitting , importers shall , to protect the health and safety of consumers and other users , carry out sample testing of appliances or fittings made available on the market , investigate , and , if necessary , keep a register of complaints of nonconforming appliances and fittings and recalls of such appliances and fittings , and shall keep distributors informed of any such monitoring .


### manufacturers shall ensure that their appliances or fittings bear a type , batch or serial number or other element allowing their identification . ### manufacturers shall ensure that their appliances or fittings bear a type , batch or serial number or other element allowing their identification and the inscriptions provided for in annex iv .


### where the size or nature of the appliance or the fitting does not allow it , manufacturers shall ensure that the required information is provided on the packaging . ### where the size or nature of the appliance or the fitting does not allow it , manufacturers shall ensure that the required information is provided on the packaging or in a document accompanying the appliance or the fitting .


### manufacturers shall indicate their name , registered trade name or registered trade mark , the postal address at which they can be contacted on the appliance or , where that is not possible , on the packaging and in the instructions accompanying the appliance . the address must indicate a single point at which the manufacturer can be contacted . the contact details shall be in a language easily understood by consumers and other users and the market surveillance authorities as determined by the member state concerned . ### manufacturers shall indicate on the appliance their name , registered trade name or registered trade mark , the postal address at which they can be contacted or , where that is not possible , on the packaging or in a document accompanying the appliance . the address shall indicate a single point at which the manufacturer can be contacted . the contact details shall be in a language easily understood by consumers and other users and the market surveillance authorities .


### manufacturers shall indicate their name , registered trade name or registered trade mark , the postal address at which they can be contacted on the fitting or , where that is not possible , on the packaging and in the instructions accompanying the fitting . the address must indicate a single point at which the manufacturer can be contacted . ### manufacturers shall indicate on the fitting their name , registered trade name or registered trade mark , the postal address at which they can be contacted on the fitting or , where that is not possible , on the packaging or in a document accompanying the fitting . the address shall indicate a single point at which the manufacturer can be contacted . the contact details shall be in a language easily understood by appliance manufacturers and the market surveillance authorities .


### the address must indicate a single point at which the manufacturer can be contacted . manufacturers shall ensure that the appliance is accompanied by instructions and safety information in accordance with point 1 . 5 of annex i , in a language which can be easily understood by consumers and other end - users , as determined by the member state concerned . such instructions and safety information shall be clear , understandable and intelligible . ### the address must indicate a single point at which the manufacturer can be contacted . manufacturers shall ensure that the appliance or the fitting is accompanied by instructions and safety information in accordance with point 1 . 5 of annex i , in a language which can be easily understood by consumers and other end - users , as determined by the member state concerned . such instructions and safety information , as well as any labelling , shall be clear , understandable and intelligible .


### the obligations laid down in article 7 and the drawing up of technical documentation shall not form part of the authorised representative ' s mandate . ### the obligations laid down in article 7 and the obligation to draw up technical documentation shall not form part of the authorised representative ' s mandate .


### keep the eu declaration of conformity and the technical documentation at the disposal of national surveillance authorities for 10 years after the appliance has been placed on the market ; ### keep the eu declaration of conformity and the technical documentation at the disposal of national surveillance authorities for 10 years after the appliance or the fitting has been placed on the market ;


### before placing an appliance on the market , importers shall ensure that the appropriate conformity assessment procedure in accordance with article 14 has been carried out by the manufacturer . they shall ensure that the manufacturer has drawn up the technical documentation , that the appliance bears the ce marking and is accompanied by instructions and safety information in accordance with point 1 . 5 of annex i , and that the manufacturer has complied with the requirements set out in article 7 and respectively . ### before placing an appliance on the market , importers shall ensure that the appropriate conformity assessment procedure referred to in article 14 has been carried out by the manufacturer . they shall ensure that the manufacturer has drawn up the technical documentation , that the appliance bears the ce marking and is accompanied by instructions and safety information in accordance with point 1 . 5 of annex i , and that the manufacturer has complied with the requirements set out in article 7 and respectively .


### importers shall indicate their name , registered trade name or registered trade mark and the postal address at which they can be contacted on the appliance or where that is not possible , on its packaging and in the instructions accompanying the appliance . the contact details shall be in a language easily understood by consumers and other end - users and of the market surveillance authorities as determined by the member state concerned . ### importers shall indicate on the appliance their name , registered trade name or registered trade mark and the postal address at which they can be contacted or where that is not possible , on its packaging or in a document accompanying the appliance . the contact details shall be in a language easily understood by consumers and other end - users and the market surveillance authorities .


### importers shall indicate their name , registered trade name or registered trade mark and the postal address at which they can be contacted on the fitting or where that is not possible , on its packaging . the contact details shall be in a language easily understood by appliance manufacturers and the market surveillance authorities as determined by the member state concerned . ### importers shall indicate on the fitting their name , registered trade name or registered trade mark and the postal address at which they can be contacted , or where that is not possible , on its packaging or in a document accompanying the fitting . the contact details shall be in a language easily understood by appliance manufacturers and the market surveillance authorities .


### importers shall ensure that , while an appliance or a fitting is under their responsibility , storage or transport conditions do not jeopardise their compliance with the requirements set out in annex i . ### importers shall ensure that , while an appliance or a fitting is under their responsibility , storage or transport conditions do not jeopardise their compliance with the essential requirements set out in annex i .


### distributors who consider or have reason to believe that an appliance or a fitting which they have made available on the market is not in conformity with this regulation shall make sure that the corrective measures necessary to bring that appliance into conformity , to withdraw it or recall it , if appropriate , are taken . furthermore , where the appliance presents a risk , distributors shall immediately inform the competent national authorities of the member states in which they made the appliance available to that effect , giving details , in particular , of the non - compliance and of any corrective measures taken . ### distributors who consider or have reason to believe that an appliance or a fitting which they have made available on the market is not in conformity with this regulation shall make sure that the corrective measures necessary to bring that appliance or fitting into conformity , to withdraw it or recall it , if appropriate , are taken . furthermore , where the appliance or fitting presents a risk , distributors shall immediately inform the competent national authorities of the member states in which they made the appliance or fitting available to that effect , giving details , in particular , of the non - compliance and of any corrective measures taken .


### the conformity of series - manufactured appliances and fittings with the requirements of this regulation shall be certified through eu - type examination referred to in point 1 of annex iii , combined with either of the following conformity assessment procedures , at the choice of the manufacturer : ### the conformity of series - manufactured appliances and fittings with the requirements of this regulation shall be certified through eu - type examination set out in point 1 of annex iii , combined with either of the following modules , at the choice of the manufacturer :


### in the case of production of an appliance as a single unit or in small quantities , conformity based on unit verification , set out in point 6 of annex iii , may be chosen by the manufacturer . ### in the case of production of an appliance as a single unit or in small quantities , the manufacturer may choose the modules set out in paragraph 2 or conformity based on unit verification , set out in point 6 of annex iii .


### the eu declaration of conformity shall have the model structure set out in annex v and shall contain the elements specified in the relevant conformity assessment procedures set out in annex iii and shall be continuously updated . it shall be translated into the language or languages required by the member state in whose market the appliance is placed or made available on the market . ### the eu declaration of conformity shall have the model structure set out in annex v and shall contain the elements specified in the relevant conformity assessment procedures set out in annex iii and shall be continuously updated . it shall be translated into the language or languages required by the member state in which the appliance or the fitting is placed or made available on the market .


### where an appliance is subject to more than one union acts requiring an eu declaration of conformity , a single eu declaration of conformity shall be drawn up in respect of all such union acts . that declaration shall contain the identification of the acts concerned including the publication references . ### where an appliance or a fitting is subject to more than one union acts requiring an eu declaration of conformity , a single eu declaration of conformity shall be drawn up in respect of all such union acts . that declaration shall contain the identification of the acts concerned including their publication references .


### by drawing up the eu declaration of conformity , the manufacturer shall assume responsibility for the compliance of the appliance with the requirements laid down in this regulation . ### by drawing up the eu declaration of conformity , the manufacturer shall assume responsibility for the compliance of the appliance or the fitting with the requirements laid down in this regulation .


### the ce marking and the inscriptions referred to in annex iv shall be affixed visibly , legibly and indelibly to the appliance or to its data plate . ### the ce marking shall be affixed visibly , legibly and indelibly to the appliance or to its data plate .


### the inscriptions referred to point 2 of annex iv shall be affixed , visibly , legibly and indelibly to the fitting or to its data plate , as far as relevant . ### the ce marking shall be affixed , visibly , legibly and indelibly to the fitting or to its data plate , as far as relevant .


### the ce marking and / or the inscriptions referred to in annex iv shall be affixed before the appliance or the fitting is placed on the market . ### the ce marking shall be affixed before the appliance or the fitting is placed on the market .


### the ce marking shall be followed by the identification number of the notified body involved in the production control phase of the appliance . ### the ce marking shall be followed by the identification number of the notified body involved in the production control phase of the appliance or of the fitting and by the last two digits of the year in which the ce marking was affixed . the identification number of the notified body shall be affixed by the body itself or , under its instruction , by the manufacturer or his authorised representative .


### the ce marking and / or the identification number referred to in paragraphs 4 and 5 may be followed by any other mark indicating a special risk or use . ### the ce marking and the identification number referred to in paragraphs 4 may be followed by any other mark indicating a special risk or use .


### member states shall notify the commission and the other member states of bodies authorised to carry out third - party conformity assessment tasks in accordance with article 14 . ### member states shall notify the commission and the other member states of bodies authorised to carry out third - party conformity assessment under this regulation .


### member states shall designate a notifying authority that shall be responsible for setting up and carrying out the necessary procedures for the assessment and notification of conformity assessment bodies and the monitoring of notified bodies , including compliance with article 24 . ### member states shall designate a notifying authority that shall be responsible for setting up and carrying out the necessary procedures for the assessment and notification of conformity assessment bodies and the monitoring of notified bodies , including compliance with article 25 .


### information obligation of notifying authorities ### information obligation on notifying authorities


### a conformity assessment body shall be capable of carrying out all the conformity assessment tasks assigned to it by annex ii and in relation to which it has been notified , whether those tasks are carried out by the conformity assessment body itself or on its behalf and under its responsibility . ### a conformity assessment body shall be capable of carrying out all the conformity assessment tasks assigned to it by annex iii and in relation to which it has been notified , whether those tasks are carried out by the conformity assessment body itself or on its behalf and under its responsibility .


### the personnel of a conformity assessment body shall observe professional secrecy with regard to all information obtained in carrying out their tasks under annex iii or any provision of national law giving effect to them , except in relation to the competent authorities of the member state in which its activities are carried out . proprietary rights shall be protected . ### the personnel of a conformity assessment body shall observe professional secrecy with regard to all information obtained in carrying out their tasks under annex iii or any provision of national law giving effect to it , except in relation to the competent authorities of the member state in which its activities are carried out . proprietary rights shall be protected .


### conformity assessment bodies shall participate in , or ensure that their personnel responsible for carrying out the conformity assessment tasks are informed of , the relevant standardisation activities and the activities of the notified body coordination group established under the relevant union harmonisation legislation and shall apply as general guidance the administrative decisions and documents produced as a result of the work of that group . ### conformity assessment bodies shall participate in , or ensure that their personnel responsible for carrying out the conformity assessment tasks are informed of , the relevant standardisation activities and the activities of the notified body coordination group established pursuant to article 35 and shall apply as general guidance the administrative decisions and documents produced as a result of the work of that group .


### the commission and the other member states shall be notified of any subsequent relevant changes to the notification . ### the notifying authority shall notify the commission and the other member states of any subsequent relevant changes to the notification .


### the commission shall make publicly available the list of the notified bodies under this regulation , including the identification numbers that have been allocated to them and the activities for which they have been notified . ### the commission shall make publicly available the list of the notified bodies under this regulation , including the identification numbers that have been assigned to them and the activities for which they have been notified .


### the commission shall ensure that that list is kept up to date . ### the commission shall ensure that the list is kept up to date .


### the implementing act referred to in the first subparagraph shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in article 36 . ### that implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in article 36 .


### where a notified body finds that essential requirements set out in annex i or corresponding harmonised standards or other technical specifications have not been met by a manufacturer , it shall require that manufacturer to take appropriate corrective measures and shall not issue a conformity certificate . ### where a notified body finds that the essential requirements set out in annex i or corresponding harmonised standards or other technical specifications have not been met by a manufacturer , it shall require that manufacturer to take appropriate corrective measures and shall not issue a conformity certificate or approval decision .


### where , in the course of the monitoring of conformity following the issue of a certificate , a notified body finds that an appliance or a fitting no longer complies , it shall require the manufacturer to take appropriate corrective measures and shall suspend or withdraw the certificate if necessary . ### where , in the course of the monitoring of conformity following the issue of a certificate or approval decision , a notified body finds that an appliance or a fitting no longer complies , it shall require the manufacturer to take appropriate corrective measures and shall suspend or withdraw the certificate if necessary .


### where corrective measures are not taken or do not have the required effect , the notified body shall restrict , suspend or withdraw any certificates , as appropriate . ### where corrective measures are not taken or do not have the required effect , the notified body shall restrict , suspend or withdraw any certificates or approval decision , as appropriate .


### information obligation of notified bodies ### information obligation on notified bodies


### any refusal , restriction , suspension or withdrawal of a certificate ; ### any refusal , restriction , suspension or withdrawal of a certificate or approval decision ;


### committee procedure ### committee procedure and delegated acts


### amendment of annexes ### amendment of annex ii


### by way of derogation from paragraph 2 , articles 19 to 35 shall apply from [ six months after entry into force ] . ### by way of derogation from paragraph 2 , articles 4 , 19 to 36 and 39 shall apply from [ six months after entry into force ] .


### 1 . appliances shall be so designed and constructed as to operate safely and present no danger to persons , domestic animals or property when normally used at the desired performance level . ### 1 . appliances shall be so designed and constructed as to operate safely and present no danger to persons , domestic animals or property when normally used .


### 2 . the manufacturer is under an obligation to analyse the risks in order to identify those which apply to his appliance or fitting . he shall then design and construct it taking into account its analysis . ### 2 . the manufacturer is under an obligation to analyse the risks in order to identify those which apply to his appliance or fitting . he shall then design and construct it taking into account its risk assessment .


### be accompanied by technical instructions intended for the installer ; ### be accompanied by installation instructions intended for the installer ;


### 6 . 1 . the technical instructions intended for the installer shall contain all the instructions for installation , adjustment and servicing required to ensure that those operations are correctly performed and that the appliance may be used safely . ### 6 . 1 . the installation instructions intended for the installer shall contain all the instructions for installation , adjustment and servicing required to ensure that those operations are correctly performed so that the appliance may be used safely , particularly with the aim of preventing carbon monoxide poisoning , injuries and deaths .


### 7 . the instructions for incorporation or assembly , adjustment , operation and maintenance shall be provided with the fittings concerned as part of the fitting conformity certificate . ### 7 . the instructions for incorporation of the fitting into an appliance or its assembly in order to constitute such an appliance and for its adjustment , operation and maintenance shall be provided with the fittings concerned as part of the eu declaration of conformity .


### 1 . 7 . appliances shall be so designed and constructed as to obviate any gas related risks due to hazards of electrical origin . as far as relevant , the results of the conformity assessment in relation to the safety requirements of directive 1999 / 5 / ec of the european parliament and of the council35 on radio equipment or the safety objectives of directive 2006 / 95 / ec of the european parliament and of the council relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits36 shall be taken into account . __________________ 35 directive 1999 / 5 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 9 march 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity . 36 directive 2006 / 95 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 12 december 2006 on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits . ### 1 . 7 . appliances shall be so designed and constructed as to obviate any gas related risks due to hazards of electrical origin . as far as relevant , the results of the conformity assessment in relation to the safety requirements of directive 2014 / 53 / eu of the european parliament and of the council35 or the safety objectives of directive 2014 / 35 / eu of the european parliament and of the council36 shall be taken into account . __________________ 35 directive 2014 / 53 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 16 april 2014 on the harmonisation of the law of the member states relating to the making available on the market of radio equipment and repealing directive 1999 / 5 / ec . 36 directive 2014 / 35 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 26 february 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the member states relating to the making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits .


### 1 . 8 . appliances must be so designed and constructed as to obviate any gas related risks due to hazards originating from electromagnetic phenomena . as far as relevant , the results of the conformity assessment in relation to the electromagnetic compatibility requirements of directive 1999 / 5 / ec or directive 2004 / 108 / ec of the european parliament and of the council relating to electromagnetic compatibility37 shall be taken into account . __________________ 37 directive 2004 / 108 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 15 december 2004 on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to electromagnetic compatibility and repealing directive 89 / 336 / eec . ### 1 . 8 . appliances shall be so designed and constructed as to obviate any gas related risks due to hazards originating from electromagnetic phenomena . as far as relevant , the results of the conformity assessment in relation to the electromagnetic compatibility requirements of directive 2014 / 53 / eu or directive 2014 / 30 / eu of the european parliament and of the council37 shall be taken into account . __________________ 37 directive 2014 / 30 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 26 february 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the member states relating to electromagnetic compatibility .


### 2 . 4 . appliances designed and constructed to burn gas containing toxic components shall not present a danger to the health of persons and domestic animals exposed . ### 2 . 4 . appliances designed and constructed to burn gas containing carbon monoxide or other toxic components shall not present a danger to the health of persons and domestic animals exposed .


### 6 . 3 . the surface temperatures of external parts of appliances , with the exception of surfaces or parts which are associated with the transmission of heat , shall not under operating conditions present a danger to persons exposed and in particular to children and elderly people , for whom an appropriate reaction time shall be taken into account . ### 6 . 3 . the surface temperatures of external parts of appliances , with the exception of surfaces or parts which are associated with the transmission of heat , shall not under operating conditions present a danger to the health and safety of persons exposed and in particular to children and elderly people , for whom an appropriate reaction time shall be taken into account .


### 2 . eu - type examination is carried out by assessment of the adequacy of the technical design of the appliance or the fitting through examination of the technical documentation and supporting evidence referred to in point 1 . 3 , plus examination of a specimen , representative of the production envisaged , of the complete appliance or fitting . ### 2 . eu - type examination shall be carried out by assessment of the adequacy of the technical design of the appliance or the fitting through examination of the technical documentation and supporting evidence referred to in point 1 . 3 , plus examination of a specimen , representative of the production envisaged , of the complete appliance or fitting .


### a list of the harmonised standards and / or other relevant technical specifications the references of which have been published in the official journal of the european union , applied in full or in part , and descriptions of the solutions adopted to meet the essential safety requirements of this regulation where those harmonised standards have not been applied . in the event of partly applied harmonised standards , the technical documentation shall specify the parts which have been applied ; ### a list of the harmonised standards applied in full or in part , the references of which have been published in the official journal of the european union and , where those harmonised standards have not been applied , descriptions of the solutions adopted to meet the essential safety requirements of this regulation . in the event of partly applied harmonised standards , the technical documentation shall specify the parts which have been applied ;


### a list of the harmonised standards and / or other relevant technical specifications the references of which have been published in the official journal of the european union , applied in full or in part , and descriptions of the solutions adopted to meet the essential requirements of this regulation where those harmonised standards have not been applied . in the event of partly applied harmonised standards , the technical documentation shall specify the parts which have been applied ; ### a list of the harmonised standards applied in full or in part , the references of which have been published in the official journal of the european union , and where those harmonised standards have not been applied , descriptions of the solutions adopted to meet the essential requirements of this regulation , including a list of other relevant technical specifications applied . in the event of partly applied harmonised standards , the technical documentation shall specify the parts which have been applied ;


### the supporting evidence for the adequacy of the technical design solution . this supporting evidence shall mention any documents that have been used , in particular where the relevant harmonised standards and / or technical specifications have not been applied in full . the supporting evidence shall include , where necessary , the results of tests carried out by the appropriate laboratory of the manufacturer , or by another testing laboratory on his behalf and under his responsibility . ### the supporting evidence for the adequacy of the technical design solution . this supporting evidence shall mention any documents that have been used , in particular where the relevant harmonised standards and / or technical specifications have not been applied in full . the supporting evidence shall include , where necessary , the results of tests carried out in accordance with other relevant technical specifications by the appropriate laboratory of the manufacturer , or by another testing laboratory on his behalf and under his responsibility .


### the fitting conformity certificate containing the instructions on how the fitting should be incorporated into an appliance or assembled to constitute such an appliance . ### the eu declaration of conformity of the fitting containing the instructions on how the fitting should be incorporated into an appliance or assembled to constitute such an appliance .


### 3 . 2 . where appropriate , the design documentation shall contain the following elements : ### 3 . 2 . where appropriate , the manufacturer shall also submit to the notified body the following elements :


### 2 . 2 . where appropriate , the design documentation shall contain the following elements : ### 2 . 2 . where appropriate , the manufacturer shall also submit to the notified body the following elements :


### the eu type - examination certificate and the fitting conformity certificate relating to the fittings incorporated into the appliance ; ### the eu type - examination certificate and the eu declaration of conformity relating to the fittings incorporated into the appliance ;


### 4 . 2 . verify that the specimen have been manufactured in conformity with the technical documentation , and identify the elements which have been designed in accordance with the applicable provisions of the relevant harmonised standards and / or technical specifications , as well as the elements which have been designed without applying the relevant provisions of those standards ; ### 4 . 2 . verify that the specimen have been manufactured in conformity with the technical documentation , and identify the elements which have been designed in accordance with the applicable provisions of the relevant harmonised standards and / or technical specifications , as well as the elements which have been designed in accordance with other relevant technical specifications .


### 4 . 3 . carry out appropriate examinations and tests , or have them carried out , to check whether , where the manufacturer has chosen to apply the solutions in the relevant harmonised standards and / or technical specifications , these have been applied correctly ; ### 4 . 3 . carry out appropriate examinations and tests , or have them carried out , to check whether , where the manufacturer has chosen to apply the solutions in the relevant harmonised standards , these have been applied correctly ;


### 4 . 4 . carry out appropriate examinations and tests , or have them carried out , to check whether , where the solutions in the relevant harmonised standards and / or technical specifications have not been applied , the solutions adopted by the manufacturer meet the corresponding essential requirements of this regulation ; ### 4 . 4 . carry out appropriate examinations and tests , or have them carried out , to check whether , where the solutions in the relevant harmonised standards have not been applied , the solutions adopted by the manufacturer applying other relevant technical specifications meet the corresponding essential requirements of this regulation ;


### 6 . where the appliance or the fitting type meets the requirements of this regulation , the notified body shall issue an eu - type examination certificate to the manufacturer . the certificate shall contain the name and address of the manufacturer , the conclusions of the examination , the conditions for its validity , the necessary data for identification of the approved type and , if relevant , descriptions of its functioning . the certificate may have one or more annexes attached . ### 6 . where the appliance or the fitting type meets the requirements of this regulation , the notified body shall issue an eu - type examination certificate to the manufacturer . the certificate shall contain the name and address of the manufacturer , the conclusions of the examination , the conditions for its validity , the necessary data for identification of the approved type , such as the type of gas , appliance category , gas supply pressure and , if relevant , descriptions of its functioning . the certificate may have one or more annexes attached .


### the certificate and its annexes shall contain all relevant information to allow the conformity of manufactured appliances or fittings with the examined type to be evaluated and to allow for in - service control . ### the eu - type examination certificate and its annexes shall contain all relevant information to allow the conformity of manufactured appliances or fittings with the examined type to be evaluated and to allow for in - service control . it shall also indicate any conditions to which its issue may be subject and be accompanied by the descriptions and drawings necessary for identification of the approved type .


### 8 . each notified body shall inform its notifying authorities and the other notified bodies concerning the eu - type examination certificates and / or any additions thereto which it has issued . ### 8 . each notified body shall inform its notifying authority concerning the eu - type examination certificates and / or any additions thereto which it has issued or withdrawn , and shall , periodically or upon request , make available to its notifying authority the list of such certificates and / or any additions thereto refused , suspended or otherwise restricted .


### the notified body which refuses to issue or withdraws , suspends or otherwise restricts an eu type - examination certificate shall inform its notifying authorities and the other notified bodies accordingly , giving the reasons for its decision . ### each notified body shall inform the other notified bodies concerning the eu - type examination certificates and / or any additions thereto which it has refused , withdrawn , suspended or otherwise restricted , and , upon request , concerning such certificates and / or additions thereto which it has issued .


### 1 . conformity to type based on internal production control plus supervised appliance or fitting checks at random intervals is the part of a conformity assessment procedure whereby the manufacturer fulfils the obligations laid down in points 2 . 2 and 2 . 3 and point 2 . 4 or 2 . 5 , and ensures and declares on his sole responsibility that the appliances or the fittings concerned are in conformity with the type described in the eu - type examination certificate and satisfy the requirements of this regulation . ### 1 . conformity to type based on internal production control plus supervised appliance or fitting checks at random intervals is the part of a conformity assessment procedure whereby the manufacturer fulfils the obligations laid down in points 2 . 2 and 2 . 3 and point 2 . 4 or 2 . 5 , and ensures and declares on his sole responsibility that the appliances or the fittings concerned are in conformity with the type described in the eu - type examination certificate and satisfy the requirements of this regulation that apply to them .


### the manufacturer shall take all measures necessary so that the manufacturing process and its monitoring ensure conformity of the manufactured appliances or fittings with the type described in the eu - type examination certificate and with the requirements of this regulation . ### the manufacturer shall take all measures necessary so that the manufacturing process and its monitoring ensure conformity of the manufactured appliances or fittings with the type described in the eu - type examination certificate and with the requirements of this regulation that apply to them .


### 3 . appliance or fitting checks ### 3 . product checks


### a notified body , chosen by the manufacturer , shall carry out appliance or fitting checks or have them carried out at intervals of one year or less , in order to verify the quality of the internal checks on the appliance , taking into account , inter alia , the technological complexity of the appliances or the fittings and the quantity of production . an adequate sample of the final appliances or fittings taken on site by the notified body before the placing on the market , shall be examined and appropriate tests as identified by the relevant parts of the harmonised standards and / or technical specifications , or equivalent tests , shall be carried out in order to check the conformity of the appliance or the fitting with the relevant requirements of this regulation . where a sample does not conform to the acceptable quality level , the notified body shall take appropriate measures to prevent the placing on the market of the concerned appliances or fittings . ### a notified body , chosen by the manufacturer , shall carry out product checks or have them carried out at intervals of one year or less , in order to verify the quality of the internal checks on the appliance , taking into account , inter alia , the technological complexity of the appliances or the fittings and the quantity of production . an adequate sample of the final appliances or fittings taken on site by the notified body before the placing on the market , shall be examined and appropriate tests as identified by the relevant parts of the harmonised standards and / or equivalent tests set out in other relevant technical specifications , shall be carried out in order to check the conformity of the appliance or the fitting with the relevant requirements of this regulation . where a sample does not conform to the acceptable quality level , the notified body shall take appropriate measures .


### 4 . 1 . the manufacturer shall affix the ce marking and the inscriptions provided for in annex iv to each individual appliance that is in conformity with the type described in the eu - type examination certificate and satisfies the applicable requirements of this regulation . ### 4 . 1 . the manufacturer shall affix the ce marking to each individual appliance or fitting that is in conformity with the type described in the eu - type examination certificate and satisfies the applicable requirements of this regulation .


### 5 . 2 . the manufacturer shall draw up a written eu declaration of conformity for each appliance and keep it at the disposal of the national authorities for 10 years after the appliance has been placed on the market . the eu declaration of conformity shall identify the appliance model for which it has been drawn up . ### 5 . 2 . the manufacturer shall draw up a written eu declaration of conformity for each appliance or fitting and keep it at the disposal of the national authorities for 10 years after the appliance or fitting has been placed on the market . the eu declaration of conformity shall identify the appliance or fitting model for which it has been drawn up .


### 6 . 2 . the manufacturer shall draw up a written eu declaration of conformity for each appliance model and keep it at the disposal of the national authorities , for 10 years after the appliance has been placed on the market . the eu declaration of conformity shall identify the appliance model for which it has been drawn up . ### 6 . 2 . the manufacturer shall draw up a written eu declaration of conformity for each appliance or fitting model and keep it at the disposal of the national authorities , for 10 years after the appliance or fitting has been placed on the market . the eu declaration of conformity shall identify the appliance or fitting model for which it has been drawn up .


### the manufacturer ' s obligations set out in point 2 . 4 or 2 . 5 may be fulfilled by his authorised representative , on his behalf and under his responsibility , provided that they are specified in the mandate . ### the manufacturer ' s obligations set out in point 2 . 4 may be fulfilled by his authorised representative , on his behalf and under his responsibility , provided that they are specified in the mandate .


### the manufacturer shall operate an approved quality system for production , final instrument inspection and testing of the appliances or fittings concerned as specified in point 3 . 3 , and shall be subject to surveillance as specified in point 3 . 4 . ### the manufacturer shall operate an approved quality system for production , final product inspection and testing of the appliances or fittings concerned as specified in point 3 . 3 , and shall be subject to surveillance as specified in point 3 . 4 .


### 3 . 3 . the notified body shall assess the quality system to determine whether it satisfies the requirements referred to in point 3 . 2 . ### 3 . 3 . the notified body shall assess the quality system to determine whether it satisfies the requirements referred to in point 3 . 3 . 2 .


### it shall presume conformity with those requirements in respect of the elements of the quality system that comply with the corresponding specifications of the national standard that implements the relevant harmonised standard and / or technical specifications . ### it shall presume conformity with those requirements in respect of the elements of the quality system that comply with the corresponding specifications of relevant harmonised standard .


### it shall presume conformity with those requirements in respect of the elements of the quality system that comply with the corresponding specifications of the national standard that implements the relevant harmonised standard and / or technical specification . ### it shall presume conformity with those requirements in respect of the elements of the quality system that comply with the corresponding specifications of relevant harmonised standard .


### 5 . 1 . the manufacturer shall affix the ce marking and the inscriptions provided for in annex iv , and , under the responsibility of the notified body referred to in point 3 . 3 . 1 , the latter ' s identification number to each individual appliance that is in conformity with the type described in the eu - type examination certificate and satisfies the applicable requirements of this regulation . ### 5 . 1 . the manufacturer shall affix the ce marking , and , under the responsibility of the notified body referred to in point 3 . 3 . 1 , the latter ' s identification number to each individual appliance or fitting that is in conformity with the type described in the eu - type examination certificate and satisfies the applicable requirements of this regulation .


### 5 . 1 . the manufacturer shall affix the ce marking and the inscriptions provided for in annex iv and , under the responsibility of the notified body referred to in point 4 . 3 . 1 , the latter ' s identification number to each individual appliance that is in conformity with the type described in the eu - type examination certificate and satisfies the applicable requirements of this regulation . ### 5 . 1 . the manufacturer shall affix the ce marking and the inscriptions provided for in annex iv and , under the responsibility of the notified body referred to in point 4 . 3 . 1 , the latter ' s identification number to each individual appliance or fitting that is in conformity with the type described in the eu - type examination certificate and satisfies the applicable requirements of this regulation .


### 6 . 1 . the manufacturer shall affix the ce marking and the inscriptions provided for in annex iv and , under the responsibility of the notified body referred to in point 5 . 3 , the latter ' s identification number to each individual appliance that is in conformity with the approved type described in the eu - type examination certificate and satisfies the applicable requirements of this regulation . ### 6 . 1 . the manufacturer shall affix the ce marking and the inscriptions provided for in annex iv and , under the responsibility of the notified body referred to in point 5 . 3 , the latter ' s identification number to each individual appliance or fitting that is in conformity with the approved type described in the eu - type examination certificate and satisfies the applicable requirements of this regulation .


### the change referred to in point 3 . 3 . 5 , as approved , ### the information relating to the change referred to in point 3 . 3 . 5 , as approved ,


### 8 . each notified body shall inform its notifying authorities of quality system approvals withdrawn , and shall , periodically or upon request , make available to its notifying authorities information related to quality system assessments . ### 8 . each notified body shall inform its notifying authority of quality system approvals issued or withdrawn , and shall , periodically or upon request , make available to its notifying authority the list of quality systems approvals refused , suspended or otherwise restricted .


### 8 . each notified body shall inform its notifying authorities of quality system approvals issued or withdrawn , and shall , periodically or upon request , make available to its notifying authorities the list of quality system approvals refused , suspended or otherwise restricted . ### 8 . each notified body shall inform its notifying authority of quality system approvals issued or withdrawn , and shall , periodically or upon request , make available to its notifying authority the list of quality system approvals refused , suspended or otherwise restricted .


### each notified body shall inform the other notified bodies of quality system approvals which it has refused , suspended , withdrawn or otherwise restricted , giving the reasons for its decision . ### each notified body shall inform the other notified bodies of quality system approvals which it has refused , suspended , withdrawn or otherwise restricted , and , upon request , of quality system approvals which it has issued .


### each notified body shall inform the other notified bodies of quality system approvals which it has issued . each notified body shall inform the other notified bodies of quality system approvals which it has refused , suspended or withdrawn , providing the reasons for its decision . ### each notified body shall inform the other notified bodies of quality system approvals which it has refused , suspended or withdrawn , providing the reasons for its decision , and , upon request , of quality system approvals which it has issued .


### 1 . conformity to type based on appliance or fitting verification is the part of a conformity assessment procedure whereby the manufacturer fulfils the obligations laid down in points 5 . 2 , 5 . 5 . 1 and point 5 . 6 or 5 . 7 , and ensures and declares on his sole responsibility that the appliances or fittings concerned , which have been subject to the provisions of point 5 . 3 , are in conformity with the type described in the eu - type examination certificate and satisfy the requirements of this regulation that apply to them . ### 1 . conformity to type based on appliance or fitting verification is the part of a conformity assessment procedure whereby the manufacturer fulfils the obligations laid down in points 5 . 2 , 5 . 5 . 1 and 5 . 6 , and ensures and declares on his sole responsibility that the appliances or fittings concerned , which have been subject to the provisions of point 5 . 3 , are in conformity with the type described in the eu - type examination certificate and satisfy the requirements of this regulation that apply to them .


### 4 . 1 . all appliances or fittings shall be individually examined and appropriate tests set out in the relevant harmonised standard and / or technical specifications , or equivalent tests , shall be carried out in order to verify conformity with the approved type described in the eu - type examination certificate and with the appropriate requirements of this regulation . ### 4 . 1 . all appliances or fittings shall be individually examined and appropriate tests set out in the relevant harmonised standard and / or equivalent tests set out in other relevant technical specifications , shall be carried out in order to verify conformity with the approved type described in the eu - type examination certificate and with the appropriate requirements of this regulation .


### 5 . 2 . a random sample shall be taken from each lot according to the requirements of this regulation . all appliances or fittings in a sample shall be individually examined and appropriate tests set out in the relevant harmonised standard and / or technical specifications , or equivalent tests , shall be carried out in order to ensure their conformity with the applicable requirements of this regulation and to determine whether the lot is accepted or rejected . in the absence of such a harmonised standard , the notified body concerned shall decide on the appropriate tests to be carried out . ### 5 . 2 . a random sample shall be taken from each lot according to the requirements of this regulation . all appliances or fittings in a sample shall be individually examined and appropriate tests set out in the relevant harmonised standard and / or equivalent tests set out in other relevant technical specifications , shall be carried out in order to ensure their conformity with the applicable requirements of this regulation and to determine whether the lot is accepted or rejected . in the absence of such a harmonised standard , the notified body concerned shall decide on the appropriate tests to be carried out


### if the notified body referred to in point 5 . 3 agrees and under its responsibility , the manufacturer may also affix the notified body ' s identification number to the appliances . ### if the notified body referred to in point 5 . 3 agrees and under its responsibility , the manufacturer may also affix the notified body ' s identification number to the appliance or the fitting .


### manuals for installation and use . ### instructions for installation and use for appliances ;


### the conformity certificate relating to the fittings incorporated into the appliance ; ### the eu declaration of&#160 ; conformity relating to the fittings incorporated into the appliance ;


### a notified body chosen by the manufacturer shall carry out appropriate examinations and tests , set out in the relevant harmonised standards and / or technical specifications , or equivalent tests , to check the conformity of the appliance with the applicable requirements of this regulation , or have them carried out . in the absence of such a harmonised standard and / or technical specification the notified body concerned shall decide on the appropriate tests to be carried out . ### a notified body chosen by the manufacturer shall carry out appropriate examinations and tests , set out in the relevant harmonised standards and / or equivalent tests set out in other relevant technical specifications , to check the conformity of the appliance with the applicable requirements of this regulation , or have them carried out . in the absence of such a harmonised standard the notified body concerned shall decide on the appropriate tests to be carried out .


### if deemed necessary by the notified body , the examinations and tests may be carried out after installation of the appliance . ### if deemed necessary by the notified body , the examinations and tests may be carried out after the incorporation of the fitting , the assembly or the installation of the appliance .


### 5 . 1 . the manufacturer shall affix the ce marking and the inscriptions provided for in annex iv and , under the responsibility of the notified body referred to in point 6 . 4 , the latter ' s identification number to each appliance that satisfies the applicable requirements of this regulation . ### 5 . 1 . the manufacturer shall affix the ce marking and , under the responsibility of the notified body referred to in point 6 . 4 , the latter ' s identification number to each appliance that satisfies the applicable requirements of this regulation .


### the appliance or its data plate shall bear the ce marking provided for in annex ii to regulation no 765 / 2008 followed by the identification number of the notified body involved in the production control phase and the last two digits of the year in which the ce marking was affixed . ### the appliance or fitting or its data plate shall bear the ce marking provided for in annex ii to regulation no 765 / 2008 followed by the identification number of the notified body involved in the production control phase and the last two digits of the year in which the ce marking was affixed .


### appliance / appliance model . ### appliance or fitting / appliance or fitting model .


### description of the appliance ; ### description of the appliance or fitting ;


### the object of the declaration described above is in conformity with the relevant union harmonisation legislation : …………… . : ### the object of the declaration described above is in conformity with the relevant union harmonisation legislation ;


### references to the relevant harmonised standards used or references to the specifications in relation to which conformity is declared : ### references to the relevant harmonised standards used or references to the other technical specifications in relation to which conformity is declared :


### the notified body or bodies … … performed … … and issued the certificate : … ### the notified body or bodies … … performed … … and issued the certificate : . . . .


### the external experts shall be selected by the commission based on their skills , experience and knowledge relevant to the specific action , avoiding any potential conflict of interest . ### the external experts shall be selected by the commission based on their skills , experience and knowledge relevant to the specific action , avoiding any potential conflict of interest and striking a balance between business representatives and other civil society experts . the selection process shall also aim at achieving gender balance among external experts , according to the principle of gender equality . the list of external experts shall be regularly updated and made public .


### the commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the programme , and its actions and results . financial resources allocated to the programme shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the union , as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in article 3 . ### the commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the programme , and its actions and results . financial resources allocated to the programme shall also contribute to the communication of the political priorities of the union , as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in article 3 .


### the union needs to ensure its freedom of action and autonomy to have access to space and be able to use it safely . it is therefore essential that it maintains autonomous , reliable and cost - effective access to space , especially as regards critical infrastructure and technology , public security and the security of the union and its member states . the commission should therefore have the possibility to aggregate launch services at european level , both for its own needs and , at their request , for those of other entities , including member states , in conformity with the provisions of article 189 of the treaty . it is also crucial that the union continues to have modern , efficient and flexible launch infrastructure facilities . in addition to measures taken by member states and the european space agency , the commission should consider ways to support such facilities . in particular , where space ground infrastructure necessary to perform launches in line with the needs of the programme is to be maintained or upgraded , it should be possible to partially fund such adaptations under the programme , in line with the financial regulation and where a clear eu value added can be established , with the view of achieving a better cost efficiency for the programme . ### the union needs to ensure its freedom of action and autonomy to have access to space and be able to use it safely . it is therefore essential that it maintains autonomous , reliable and cost - effective access to space , especially as regards critical infrastructure and technology , public security and the security of the union and its member states . the commission should therefore have the possibility to aggregate launch services at european level , both for its own needs and , at their request , for those of other entities , including member states , in conformity with the provisions of article 189 of the treaty . it is also crucial that the union continues to have modern , efficient and flexible launch infrastructure facilities and considers of the highest importance the use of european manufactured launch vehicles for its own programs . in addition to measures taken by member states and the european space agency , the commission should consider ways to support such facilities . in particular , where space ground infrastructure necessary to perform launches in line with the needs of the programme is to be maintained or upgraded , it should be possible to partially fund such adaptations under the programme , in line with the financial regulation and where a clear eu value added can be established , with the view of achieving a better cost efficiency for the programme .


### the union needs to ensure its freedom of action and autonomy to have access to space and be able to use it safely . it is therefore essential that it maintains autonomous , reliable and cost - effective access to space , especially as regards critical infrastructure and technology , public security and the security of the union and its member states . the commission should therefore have the possibility to aggregate launch services at european level , both for its own needs and , at their request , for those of other entities , including member states , in conformity with the provisions of article 189 of the treaty . it is also crucial that the union continues to have modern , efficient and flexible launch infrastructure facilities . in addition to measures taken by member states and the european space agency , the commission should consider ways to support such facilities . in particular , where space ground infrastructure necessary to perform launches in line with the needs of the programme is to be maintained or upgraded , it should be possible to partially fund such adaptations under the programme , in line with the financial regulation and where a clear eu value added can be established , with the view of achieving a better cost efficiency for the programme . ### the union needs to ensure its freedom of action and autonomy to have access to space and be able to use it safely . it is therefore essential that it maintains autonomous , reliable and cost - effective access to space , especially as regards critical infrastructure and technology , public security and the security of the union and its member states . the commission should therefore have the possibility to aggregate launch services at european level , both for its own needs and , at their request , for those of other entities , including member states , in conformity with the provisions of article 189 of the treaty . it is also crucial that the union continues to have modern , efficient and flexible launch infrastructure facilities . in addition to measures taken by member states and the european space agency , the commission should consider ways to support such facilities . in particular , where space ground infrastructure necessary to perform launches in line with the needs of the programme is to be maintained or upgraded , it should be possible to partially fund such adaptations under the programme , in line with the financial regulation and where a clear eu value added can be established , with the view of achieving a better cost efficiency for the programme , relying on a flexible multiannual financial framework capable of reacting to changing circumstances .


### to strengthen the competitiveness of the union space industry and gain capacities in designing , building and operating its own systems , the union should support the creation , growth , and development of the entire space industry . the emergence of a business - and innovation - friendly model should be supported at european , regional and national levels by establishing space hubs that bring together the space , digital and user sectors . the union should foster the expansion of union - based space companies to help them succeed , including by supporting them in accessing risk finance in view of the lack , within the union , of appropriate access to private equity for space start - ups and by creating innovation partnerships . ### to strengthen the competitiveness of the union space industry and gain capacities in designing , building and operating its own systems , the union should support the creation , growth , and development of the entire space industry . the emergence of a business - and innovation - friendly model should be supported at european , regional and national levels by establishing space hubs that bring together the space , digital and user sectors . the union must foster the creation and expansion of union - based space companies to help them succeed , including by supporting them in accessing risk finance in view of the lack , within the union , of appropriate access to private equity for space start - ups and by creating innovation partnerships , including partnerships with medical and research facilities .


### any revenue generated by the programme should accrue to the union in order to partially offset the investments that it has already made , and that revenue should be used to support the objectives of the programme . for the same reason , it should be possible to provide for a revenue - sharing mechanism in contracts concluded with private sector entities . ### any revenue generated by the programme should accrue to the union in order to partially offset the investments that it has already made , and that revenue should be used to support the achievement of objectives of the programme and the development of new segments thereof . for the same reason , it should be possible to provide for a revenue - sharing mechanism in contracts concluded with private sector entities .


### sound public governance of the programme requires the strict distribution of responsibilities and tasks among the different entities involved to avoid duplication and reduce cost overruns and delays . ### sound public governance of the programme requires the strict distribution of responsibilities and tasks among the different entities involved , in particular between the european union agency for the space programme and the european space agency , to avoid unnecessary duplication of effort and reduce cost overruns and delays . the commission should coordinate and monitor the tasks and communication based on the principles established in the lisbon treaty 1a and the framework agreement between the european community and the european space agency1b . __________________ 1a art . 189 . 3 lisbon treaty 1b ' whereas the parties recognise that they have specific complementary and mutually reinforcing strengths and are committed to cooperating in an efficient and mututally beneficial manner and to avoiding any unnecessary duplication of effort . '


### member states have long been active in the field of space . they have systems , infrastructure , national agencies and bodies linked to space . they can therefore make a big contribution the programme , especially its implementation , and should be required to cooperate fully with the union to promote the programme’s services and applications . the commission should be able to mobilise the means at member states ' disposal , might entrust the member states with non - regulatory tasks in the execution of the programme and benefit from their assistance . moreover , the member states concerned should take all necessary measures to ensure the protection of the ground stations established on their territories . in addition , member states and the commission should work together and with appropriate international bodies and regulatory authorities to ensure that the frequencies necessary for the programme are available and protected to allow for the full development and implementation of applications based on the services offered , in compliance with decision no 243 / 2012 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 14 march 2012 establishing a multiannual radio spectrum policy programme15 . _________________ 15 decision no 243 / 2012 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 14 march 2012 establishing a multiannual radio spectrum policy programme . ### member states have long been active in the field of space . they have systems , infrastructure , national agencies and bodies linked to space . they can therefore make a big contribution the programme , especially its implementation , and should be required to cooperate fully with the union to promote the programme’s services and applications . the commission should be able to mobilise the means at member states ' disposal , might entrust the member states with non - regulatory tasks in the execution of the programme and benefit from their assistance . moreover , the member states concerned should take all necessary measures to ensure the protection of the ground stations established on their territories . in addition , member states and the commission should work together and with appropriate international bodies and regulatory authorities to ensure that the frequencies necessary for the programme are available and have an adequate protection to allow for the full development and implementation of applications based on the services offered , in compliance with decision no 243 / 2012 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 14 march 2012 establishing a multiannual radio spectrum policy programme15 . _________________ 15 decision no 243 / 2012 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 14 march 2012 establishing a multiannual radio spectrum policy programme .


### the mission of the european union agency for the space programme , which replaces and succeeds the european gnss agency established by regulation no 912 / 2010 , is to contribute to the programme , particularly as regards security . certain tasks linked to the security and promotion of the programme should therefore be assigned to the agency . in relation to security in particular , and given its experience in this area , the agency should be responsible for the security accreditation tasks for all the union actions in the space sector . furthermore , it should perform the tasks which the commission confers on it by means of one or more contribution agreements covering various other specific tasks associated with the programme . ### the mission of the european union agency for the space programme , which replaces and succeeds the european gnss agency established by regulation no 912 / 2010 , is to contribute to the programme , particularly as regards security and promotion of the programme . tasks linked to these areas should therefore be assigned to the agency . in relation to security , and given its experience in this area , the agency should be responsible for the security accreditation tasks for all the union actions in the space sector . building on its positive track record in promoting the user and market uptake of galileo and egnos and with a view to promoting the programmes as a package the agency should also be entrusted with undertaking promotional activities for copernicus . furthermore , it should perform the tasks which the commission confers on it by means of one or more contribution agreements covering various other specific tasks associated with the programme .


### the european space agency is an international organisation with extensive expertise in the space domain and which entered into a framework agreement with the european community in 2004 . it is therefore an important partner in the implementation of the programme , with which any appropriate relations should be established . in this regard , and in compliance with the financial regulation , it is important to conclude a financial framework partnership agreement with the european space agency that governs all financial relations between the commission , the agency and the european space agency and ensures their consistency and conform to the framework agreement with the european space agency , in particular with article 5 thereof . however , as the european space agency is not a union body and is not subject to union law , it is essential , in order to protect the interests of the union and its member states , that such an agreement be conditional on the introduction of appropriate operating rules in the european space agency . the agreement should also contain all the clauses necessary to safeguard the union’s financial interests . ### the european space agency is an international organisation with extensive expertise in the space domain and which entered into a framework agreement with the european community in 2004 . it is therefore an important partner in the implementation of the programme , with which any appropriate relations should be established . in this regard , and in compliance with the financial regulation , it is important to conclude a financial framework partnership agreement with the european space agency that governs all financial relations between the commission , the agency and the european space agency and ensures their consistency and conform to the framework agreement with the european space agency , in particular with article 5 thereof . as the european space agency is not a union body and is not subject to union law , it is essential that such an agreement contains adequate requirements regarding operating rules at the european space agency in order to protect the interests of the union and its member states . the agreement should also contain all the clauses necessary to safeguard the union’s financial interests .


### to structurally embed the user representation in the governance of govsatcom and to aggregate user needs and requirements across national and civil - military boundaries , the relevant union entities with close user - ties , such as the european defence agency , the european border and coast guard agency , the european maritime safety agency , the european fisheries control agency , the european union agency for law enforcement cooperation , the military planning and conduct capability / civilian planning and conduct capability and the emergency response coordination centre should have coordinating roles for specific user groups . at an aggregated level the agency and the european defence agency should respectively represent the civilian and military user communities and may monitor operational use , demand , conformance to requirements and evolving needs and requirements . ### to structurally embed the user representation in the governance of govsatcom and to aggregate user needs and requirements across national and civil - military boundaries , the relevant union entities with close user - ties , such as the european defence agency , the european border and coast guard agency , the european maritime safety agency , the european fisheries control agency , the european union agency for law enforcement cooperation , the military planning and conduct capability / civilian planning and conduct capability and the emergency response coordination centre should have coordinating roles for specific user groups . at the same time , it is necessary to clarify matters regarding access to the information gathered through these activities and the storage thereof . at an aggregated level the agency and the european defence agency should respectively represent the civilian and military user communities and may monitor operational use , demand , conformance to requirements and evolving needs and requirements .


### to ensure the secure circulation of information , appropriate rules should be established to ensure equivalence of security rules for the different public and private entities , as well as natural persons , involved in the implementation of the programme . ### to ensure the secure circulation of information , appropriate rules should be established to ensure equivalence of security rules for the different public and private entities , as well as natural persons , involved in the implementation of the programme , with the establishment of several levels of access to information and , implicitly , the security of access to information .


### a growing number of key economic sectors , in particular transport , telecommunications , agriculture and energy , increasingly use satellite navigation systems , not to mention the synergies with activities linked to the security and defence of the union and its member states . having full control of satellite navigation should therefore guarantee the union ' s technological independence , including in the longer term for the components of infrastructure equipment , and ensure its strategic autonomy . ### a growing number of key economic sectors , in particular transport , telecommunications , agriculture and energy , increasingly use satellite navigation systems . satellite navigation also plays a role in the context of the security of the union and its member states . having full control of satellite navigation should therefore guarantee the union ' s technological independence , including in the longer term for the components of infrastructure equipment , and ensure its strategic autonomy .


### a growing number of key economic sectors , in particular transport , telecommunications , agriculture and energy , increasingly use satellite navigation systems , not to mention the synergies with activities linked to the security and defence of the union and its member states . having full control of satellite navigation should therefore guarantee the union ' s technological independence , including in the longer term for the components of infrastructure equipment , and ensure its strategic autonomy . ### a growing number of key economic sectors , in particular transport , telecommunications , agriculture , food safety and energy , increasingly use satellite navigation systems , not to mention the synergies with activities linked to the security and defence of the union and its member states . having full control of satellite navigation should therefore guarantee the union ' s technological independence , including in the longer term for the components of infrastructure equipment , and ensure its strategic autonomy .


### copernicus should ensure an autonomous access to environmental knowledge and key technologies for earth observation and geo - information services , thereby enabling the union to achieve independent decision - making and actions in the fields of the environment , climate change , civil protection , security , as well as the digital economy , among others . ### copernicus should ensure an autonomous access to environmental knowledge and key technologies for earth observation and geo - information services , thereby enabling the union to achieve independent decision - making and actions in the fields of the environment , climate change , civil protection , security , agriculture , rural development , forestry , fishery and cultural heritage as well as the digital economy , among others .


### copernicus should ensure an autonomous access to environmental knowledge and key technologies for earth observation and geo - information services , thereby enabling the union to achieve independent decision - making and actions in the fields of the environment , climate change , civil protection , security , as well as the digital economy , among others . ### copernicus should ensure an autonomous access to environmental and agricultural knowledge and key technologies for earth observation and geo - information services , thereby enabling the union to achieve independent decision - making and actions in the fields of the environment , agriculture , biodiversity , land use , climate change , civil protection , security , as well as the digital economy , among others .


### with regard to data acquisition , the activities under copernicus should aim at completing and maintaining the existing space infrastructure , preparing the long - term replacement of the satellites at the end of their lifetime , as well as initiating new missions addressing new observation systems to support meeting the challenge of global climate change . activities under copernicus should expand their global monitoring coverage over the polar regions and support environmental compliance assurance , statutory environmental monitoring and reporting and innovative environmental applications . in doing so , copernicus should leverage and take maximum advantage of the investments made under the previous funding period , while exploring new operational and business models to further complement the copernicus capacities . copernicus should also build on successful partnerships with member states to further develop its security dimension under appropriate governance mechanisms , in order to respond to evolving user needs in the security domain . ### with regard to data acquisition , the activities under copernicus should aim at completing and maintaining the existing space infrastructure , preparing the long - term replacement of the satellites at the end of their lifetime , as well as initiating new missions , whose feasibility is currently being studied by the european space agency , addressing new observation systems to support meeting the challenge of global climate change and agricultural monitoring . activities under copernicus should expand their global monitoring coverage over the polar regions and support environmental compliance assurance , statutory environmental monitoring and reporting and innovative environmental applications . in doing so , copernicus should leverage and take maximum advantage of the investments made under the previous funding period , while exploring new operational and business models to further complement the copernicus capacities . copernicus should also build on successful partnerships with member states to further develop its security dimension under appropriate governance mechanisms , in order to respond to evolving user needs in the security domain .


### as part of the data and information processing function , copernicus should ensure the long - term sustainability and further development of the core copernicus services , providing information in order to satisfy public sector needs and those arising from the union’s international commitments , and to maximise opportunities for commercial exploitation . in particular , copernicus should deliver , at the local , national , european and global scale , information on the state of the atmosphere ; information on the state of the oceans ; information in support of land monitoring supporting the implementation of local , national and union policies ; information in support of climate change adaptation and mitigation ; geospatial information in support of emergency management , including through prevention activities , environmental compliance assurance , as well as civil security including support for the union ' s external action . the commission should identify appropriate contractual arrangements fostering the sustainability of service provision . ### as part of the data and information processing function , copernicus should ensure the long - term sustainability and further development of the core copernicus services , providing information in order to satisfy public sector needs and those arising from the union’s international commitments , and to maximise opportunities for commercial exploitation . in particular , copernicus should deliver , at the local , national , european and global scale , information on the state of the atmosphere ; information on the state of the oceans ; information in support of land monitoring supporting the implementation of local , national and union policies ; information in support of climate change adaptation and mitigation ; information on the state of agricultural lands and land use , information on fishing activities , geospatial information in support of emergency management , including through prevention activities , environmental compliance assurance , as well as civil security including support for the union ' s external action . the commission should identify appropriate contractual arrangements fostering the sustainability of service provision .


### the implementation of the copernicus services should facilitate the public uptake of services as users would be able to anticipate the availability and evolution of services as well as cooperation with member states and other parties . to this end , the commission and its entrusted entities providing services should engage closely with different user communities across europe in further developing the copernicus services and information portfolio to ensure that evolving public sector and policy needs are met and thus the uptake of earth observation data can be maximised . the commission and member states should work together to develop the in - situ component of copernicus and to facilitate the integration of in - situ datasets with space datasets for upgraded copernicus services . ### the implementation of the copernicus services should facilitate the public uptake of services as users would be able to anticipate the availability and evolution of services as well as cooperation with member states and other parties . to this end , the agency and the copernicus entrusted entities should engage closely with different user communities across europe in further developing the copernicus services and information portfolio to ensure that evolving public sector and policy needs are met and thus the uptake of earth observation data can be maximised . the commission and member states should work together to develop the in - situ component of copernicus and to facilitate the integration of in - situ datasets with space datasets for upgraded copernicus services .