Authorised Representative
Discover the services of an authorised representative for the EU and UK markets
CE marking
UKCA
Our Product Compliance Services
Regulatory Framework
Taking into account the characteristics of the product, we identify the legal requirements that apply to the product and the requirements for its marketing.
Product Compliance GAP Analysis
Are you looking to launch your product on the European market?
Find out your product’s level of compliance and what steps to take to comply with the applicable requirements. Based on product information, available documentation (technical dossier, labelling, instructions) and target markets, a compliance report is prepared and an action plan is established to correct any deviations.
Identification of Requirements by Market
Are you looking to expand into new markets?
The TRC team will verify which legal requirements apply to the product to be marketed in the target EU or UK market. A detailed report based on the available documentation and the identified requirements is then prepared.
Access the Market
Ensure product compliance with applicable rules.
Find out what requirements apply to your product before placing it on the market and whether it complies with applicable rules.
CE marking
The CE marking is the manufacturer’s declaration that their products comply with the requirements set out in the relevant harmonised European Union regulations.
The affixing of the CE marking on a product allows it to circulate freely within the EU.
Obtaining CE marking for your product is therefore a fundamental step towards marketing it in the EU. The TRC team can support you in this process according to your needs:
- Product Regulatory Framework
- Conformity Assessment
- Risk Assessments
- Compilation or Validation of the Technical File
- Review of labelling and packaging requirements
- Testing
- Declaration of Conformity
- Authorised European Representative
More information about CE marking on our specialised website. www.marcacaoce.eu
UKCA Marking
The UKCA mark provides evidence from the manufacturer that their products comply with the requirements set out in the relevant UK harmonised regulations.
Obtaining UKCA marking for your product is therefore a key step before you can sell it in the UK. The TRC team can support you in this process according to your needs:
- Product Regulatory Framework
- Conformity Assessment
- Risk Assessments
- Compilation or Validation of the Technical File
- Review of labelling and packaging requirements
- Testing
- Declaration of Conformity
- UK Authorised Representative
NOTE: The UK government has maintained recognition of CE marking for an indefinite period for most products subject to CE marking. This recognition does not apply to: medical devices, construction products, marine equipment, railway products, cableways, transportable pressure equipment and regulations relating to unmanned aircraft systems. For more information, click here.
General Product Safety Regulation
The GPSR applies to all non-food products, and manufacturers, sellers and importers who sell their products in the EU are responsible for compliance.
In order to comply with the regulation, it must be ensured that:
- All products have a technical dossier based on a risk analysis
- Labelling, traceability and instruction requirements are met
- An authorised representative with an address in the EU is appointed and identified on the products.
Find out more about how the TRC team can help you.
Technical File
The elements included in the technical documentation are dependent on the nature of the product and on what is considered necessary, from a technical point of view, to show the conformity of the product with the essential requirements of the relevant Union harmonisation legislation and with the harmonised standards, where they have been applied, indicating the essential requirements covered by the standards.
TRC can assist with gathering and compilation of your product’s technical file:
- Preparation of product technical file
- Review and validate the technical file
- Use the TRC Product app to easily create, compile and export the technical file for your products
Machinery Risk Assessment ISO 12100
Machinery risk assessment is a fundamental step in the conformity assessment process and a key element of the technical dossier compiled by the manufacturer.
Our team has solid experience in conducting machinery risk assessments and can support you in this process.
You can also simplify this process by using our TRC Product application.
Risk Assessment General Product Safety Regulation
The new General Product Safety Regulation requires a risk assessment, complementary to other regulations such as the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU or the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, which means that a risk assessment is mandatory for almost all products.
GPSR is in force since December 2024. Article 9(2): Producers shall draw up technical documentation for the products they place on the market, containing the information necessary to demonstrate the safety of those products. The technical documentation shall be based on an internal risk assessment carried out by the producer.
Request a risk assessment for your product
Instruction Manual
Review and validation of the Instruction Manual in accordance with the requirements established in the Directives and/or Regulations applicable to the product, as well as with harmonised standards, in particular EN 82079-1 and ISO 20607.
Labelling & Tagging
The TRC team reviews whether all labelling, tagging and warning rules are properly implemented in line with the requirements for the product and the target markets (EU & UK) it’s meant for.
Product Testing
Product testing is a fundamental step in assessing the conformity of many products. These tests can be carried out at our facilities, at your premises or in partner laboratories.
Technical Training
TRC is a DGERT accredited training provider. Discover our training catalogue and scheduled webinars.
We provide tailor-made training courses according to the specific requirements of your product.
Assess Compliance
Ensure the Compliance of Your Products
A set of services designed to assess the conformity of products with applicable technical requirements. You can choose the level of support you require, from a turnkey solution to one-off support for validating the work carried out.
Find out how our TRC Product application can support you in managing full product compliance throughout the entire life cycle.
EU Authorized Representative
Non-food products are subject to various regulations within the EU, and it is the responsibility of the manufacturer and/or importer to ensure their compliance.
Appointing an authorised European representative is therefore a requirement for marketing products in the EU, which results in:
- From EU Regulation 2019/1020 in force since 16/07/2021
- From the general product safety regulation (Reg EU 2023/988) in force from 13 December 2024.
For more information on this subject, please visit our specialised website: TRC EUAR
Extended Producer Responsibility
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is an environmental policy that governs the responsibility of producers throughout the entire life cycle of a product. Producers are responsible for financing the collection, recycling and disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), batteries, accumulators, packaging and other product categories covered by EPR. Under EPR regulations, producers must reduce the environmental impact of their products throughout their life cycle.
The obligations of a producer under the EPR are mainly governed by the following EU directives:
1. WEEE
2. Batteries
3. Packaging
However, there are countries with other specific EPR Requirements, such as France and the Netherlands.
When placing products on a market, whether as a manufacturer, importer or selling directly to the end consumer, you are responsible for the RAP requirements in that country.
Find out more about this topic by contacting our team.
Monitoring Legal Requirements
Stay up to date with the legal and regulatory requirements applicable to your product. Subscribe our legal requirements monitoring service for your product in the markets where you operate and receive updates on regulatory changes that may affect your product/activity.
Keep Your Product Compliant
After assessing product conformity, you should make sure your product keeps meeting the rules of the markets where you sell it and monitor this over time.
Product families we work with
Our approach
Naturally, each service has its own execution methodology. However, the way we approach each project has a common framework, which is briefly described in the diagram below.
NECESSIDADE CLIENTE
Identificação das necessidades do cliente, expectativas, prazos, condicionantes.
Análise das alternativas e definição da abordagem para as soluções propostas
APRESENTAÇÃO PROPOSTA
Em resultado das necessidades identificadas e das soluções apresentadas é preparada uma proposta que detalha a metodologia de trabalhos, prazos de execução, orçamento e condicionantes que podem afetar o trabalho.
PLANEAMENTO DO TRABALHO
No arranque do projeto é definido um gestor de projeto que irá coordenar todo o trabalho e ser o ponto de referência entre as equipas da TRC e do cliente. Todo o trabalho é de seguida planeado em ferramenta de gestão de projecto com todas as tarefas, definidos os responsáveis e prazos de execução sendo toda a informação trocada e gerida a partir da ferramenta assegurando que toda a informação se encontra disponível, centralizada e facilmente acessível a cada parte.
EXECUÇÃO
Execução dos Trabalhos de acordo com o cronograma definido.
Comunicação com o cliente para acompanhamento da execução e validação progressiva das fases concluídas.
ACOMPANHAMENTO
Ao longo dos trabalhos existe um acompanhamento dos mesmos de forma a assegurar o cumprimentos dos prazos, identificar eventuais constrangimentos e assegurar o envolvimento de todos os envolvidos para o sucesso do projeto. Para tal a informação é atualizada na plataforma de gestão de projetos e através de reuniões entre as equipas.
CONCLUSÃO
Com a conclusão do projeto é efetuada uma análise a todo o processo de forma a identificar práticas que podem ser melhoradas e práticas que devem ser partilhadas e potenciadas nos projetos futuros, por forma a melhorar de forma contínua e acrescentar valor ao cliente.