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Certification Experts will complete all necessary and required EU Authorised representative services, therefore AR Experts, represents you as your EU representative. We can be named on your packaging within 24 hours upon receiving a signed agreement. With over 25 years of experience, our team of 15+ experts will help you to obtain access to the EU market and act as your EU Authorised Representative.

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EU Authorised Representative

An EU Authorised representative (EU AR) can be of service for manufacturers based outside of the EU who want to sell their product on the EU market. An EU AR provides EU representation on behalf of the manufacturer and ensures that the products being sold on the EU market comply with the European product compliance legislations.

Challenges an EU Representative can solve

The responsibilities of manufacturers that are based within the EU are straightforward, but for manufacturers based outside of the EU who sell on the EU market, it can be difficult to know which economic operator within their supply chain is responsible for what.

How AR Experts can help

An EU Representative plays part in ensuring a safe and legal production and trading process. The manufacturer will outsource tasks to the EU AR, meaning that they are responsible for the EU representation and take over some of the manufacturer’s responsibilities too. 

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What is an EU Authorised Representative?

An EU AR is a legal party based within the European Union that acts as a liaison between a manufacturer outside of the EU and competent national authorities within the EU. The EU AR provides EU representation and takes on some of the manufacturer responsibilities, and makes sure that the products being sold on the EU market comply with the relevant national compliance legislations. An Authorised Representative EU verifies that your product is legally allowed to bear the CE mark by checking the technical file of a product. A competent CE Authorised Representative will additionally be able to answer all questions authorities can have and will advise you (the manufacturer) accordingly. The same function exists for the UK market; such an EU Representative UK is called a UK Authorised Representation (UK AR). AR Experts offers their services as UK EU Representative. 

Who needs EU Authorised Representation?

As already stated, EU Authorised representative services are for manufacturers based outside of the EU who want to sell their product on the EU market. However, it must be said that having an EU AR is only mandatory for manufacturers of Medical Devices. For manufacturers who want to trade other product groups on the EU market the manufacturers are not obliged, but may appoint an EU representative. The EU Market Surveillance Regulation (MSR) mandates the presence of a European Economic Operator, which can be fulfilled by an importer or a Fulfilment Service Provider. However, in practice, it is observed that these entities often prefer to avoid assuming this responsibility, instead obeying their clients to appoint an EU Authorised Representative.

For products that fall within the General Product Safety Directive (GPSD) an EU Authorised Representative is not mandatory, but highly recommended. E-commerce platforms are likely servicesto demand from you to appoint an EU AR, as the new GPSD states that they are responsible for potential hazards as well, and appointing an authorised representative would relieve them from these obligations. 

A few product groups are not within our EU Authorised Representative services, among which: food, medicines, cosmetics, and chemicals. These products are subjected to different rules, which are not explained here. 

Why should you use an Authorised Representative?

Having a European Authorised Representative allows you as a manufacturer to outsource a part of your responsibilities to the EU AR. The EU AR will act as a liaison between you and the national competent authorities to ensure a legal and safe trade of your products. Tasks that can be assigned to an EU AR include, but are not limited to:

  • Reviewing of the CE marking
  • Ensuring the availability of technical documentation, among which the Declaration of Conformity, for national surveillance authorities
  • Informing authorities when there is reason to believe that a product presents a risk and cooperate with these authorities to eliminate said risk
  • Notifying the client of any duly reasoned request made by a competent authority with regards to the conformity of products

AR Experts will ensure EU representation and act as a reliable point of contact as your EU Authorised Representative, whether you are selling through e-commerce platforms or through a webshop. The same applies for the EU representation in the UK, which is also seen as the EU Authorised Representative Brexit. We can assure swift market access with our quick technical file reviews, or provide extensive checks. Our experts tailor our EU Representative services to your needs.

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What are the advantages of having an Authorised Representative?

As the EU Market Surveillance Regulation (MSR) states that the required European Economic Operator could also be an importer or a Fulfilment Service Provider, an EU AR may seem unnecessary. Many Fulfilment Service Providers or distributors are likely to demand from you to appoint an EU Authorised Representative, as the EU Market Surveillance Regulation (MSR) states that they are responsible for potential hazards as well if no other economic operator is appointed. Additionally, appointing an EU AR prevents importers to have access to all of the manufacturer’s technical files, which includes documentation such as: 

  • Specifications
  • CE test reports
  • Instructions for use
  • Design documents
  • Declaration of Conformity (CE certificate)

Furthermore, it is preferable to choose an EU Representative that is not economically or commercially involved with products. Considering the AR’s duties to verify the Declaration of Conformity and liaise between the manufacturer and market authorities, it is also crucial to find an EU Authorised Representative that has expertise in compliance. This will prevent legal complications and ensure that you, as the manufacturer, will only be notified of compliance matters that affect your product directly. With our experience, AR Experts (part of Certification Experts) live up to all of these requirements and can become your AR within 24 hours upon receiving a signed agreement.

What is the procedure for AR Experts to become your EU Representative?

Once you have decided that you are in need of our EU Authorised Representative services, we will start with the most important part of the process: retrieving the required technical documentation. This will allow us to start with the technical file review so that we can possibly provide you with the Authorised Representative agreement within 24 hours. After signing the AR agreement, you will receive an AR certificate in which we officially declare ourselves your European Authorised Representative. 

It is good to know that once the mandate has been signed, the tasks that it claims are officially assigned to the European Authorised Representative, which will then be carried out by the EU AR from that moment forward. The manufacturer has outsourced that part of their responsibility and should no longer execute these tasks themselves. 

AR Experts also provide the following Authorised Representation services:

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EU Authorised Representation

AR Experts (part of Certification Experts) can act as an authorised representative on behalf of your organisation and ensures that the products being sold on the EU market comply with the European product compliance legislations. This concerns products that are sold either directly, via e-commerce (online), or through a fulfilment service provider. 
We operate in various sectors, such as Machinery, Electronics, Medical Devices, Consumer Product, Toys, Personal Protective Equipment, Boats and more. 

  • Aid in CE marking conformity assessment procedure
  • Authorised representative agreement/mandate
  • Technical file and Documentation review
  • Acting as a contact person with the competent authorities
  • Provide legal advice

Mandate for Authorised Representation

AR Experts (part of Certification Experts) will set up the required mandate/agreement, herein it is determined which responsibilities/tasks of the manufacturer are mandated to the EUAR, UKAR, EC Rep and/or UKRP. This is based on the applicable directives and regulations. 

  • EU Authorised Representative agreement (mandate)
  • UK Authorised Representative agreement (mandate)
  • EC Rep agreement (mandate for medical devices)​
  • UKRP agreement (mandate for medical devices)​

AR services private labeller

You can only appoint an EUAR/UKRP if you are a manufacturer. If you are a reseller, it is necessary to become a private labeller in order to appoint an EUAR or a UKRP. When placing a product on the market under a private label, you will be considered as the legal manufacturer. This means that you will bear all the obligations of a manufacturer and can appoint AR Experts (part of Certification Experts) as your EUAR/UKRP.  

  • Setting up a private label agreement with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
  • Aid in CE/UKCA marking conformity assessment procedure
  • Authorised representative agreement/mandate
  • Technical file and documentation review
  • Medical device registration
  • Acting as a contact person with the competent authorities
  • Provide legal advice
Frequently asked questions

All the answers you might need!

European Authorised representative (AR) services are for manufacturers based outside of the EU who want to sell their product on the EU market. It should be noted that the requirement for an EU Authorized Representative (AR) is mandatory only for manufacturers of Medical Devices (EC Rep). Manufacturers dealing with other product groups in the EU market are not obligated to have an EU AR but have the option to appoint one if they choose to do so. Authorised Representation also exists for the UK market. This would be a UK Authorised Representative or UK Responsible Person (UKRP). Right now, the requirements for the UK market and representation are essentially the same.

An AR is a legal party based within the European Union or the UK that acts as a liaison between a manufacturer outside of the EU/UK and competent national authorities within the EU/UK. The AR takes on some of the manufacturer responsibilities, and makes sure that the products being sold on the EU/UK market comply with the relevant national compliance legislations. This way, safe and legal trade of your products is guaranteed. 

A European Authorized Representative is responsible for all of the tasks that they and the manufacturer agree on, which are established in an official mandate. These include but are not limited: reviewing the CE marking, ensuring the availability of technical files for market surveillance authorities, and cooperating with them. For more information on what Authorized Representative services entail, click here.

There is no European Authorised Representative list; a manufacturer is free to assign any Authorised Representative of choice. If you are looking for a suitable AR that will help you gain access to the EU/UK market fast and efficiently, our experts with 25+ years of experience are happy to help. A manufacturer could also choose to appoint an importer or a Fulfilment Service Provider as this is also recognised as a European Economic Operator by the EU Market Surveillance Regulation (MSR). This is not advisable due to potential conflicts of interest and differences in their roles. Combining specific roles may lead to issues such as conflicts, lack of expertise, and potential legal implications.

An EC Authorised Representative is responsible for ensuring that non-European manufacturers comply with EU regulations. They act as a bridge between these manufacturers and EU regulatory authorities, ensuring proper documentation, product compliance, and consumer safety. The EC Rep also monitors post-market performance, coordinates recalls and corrective actions, and ensures product information is available in official EU languages. Staying up-to-date with EU regulations is a key part of their role, as is establishing systems for product traceability within the EU market.

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Bondtech Corporation

Elsa Brown President
For more than 15 years, Bondtech has had the pleasure of being partnered with Certification Experts for CE marking for Europe and the UKCA for the UK. Their professionalism, rapid responses, and attention to detail impressed us. Their tailored guidance and meticulous review of our specifications ensured compliance with CE directives. In addition to conducting the conformity assessment process for us, they also act as our Authorised Representative. We recommend Certification Experts for their expertise and personalized service, which not only secured our certifications but also provided invaluable support.

Alfa Wassermann

Kurt Spiegel Vice President of Engineering
Certification Experts has been our partner for over 10 years and the relationship is outstanding. They’ve completed CE Marking, UKCA Marking, and act as our Authorized Representative. The face-to-face meetings are really important and save us a lot of time!

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