New Approach Notified and Designated Organisations

Introduced in 1985, a new approach to technical harmonization and standards, to eliminate technical barriers to the free circulation of goods

Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 and Decision 768/2008/EC

An act whereby a Member State informs the Commission and the other Member States that a body, which fulfils the relevant requirements, has been designated to carry out conformity assessment according to a directive

The procedures of a Notifying Authority for the assessment and notification of conformity assessment bodies, and the monitoring of notified bodies, under a specific directive/regulation

A conformity assessment body officially designated by the national authority to carry out the procedures for conformity assessment within the meaning of applicable Union harmonisation legislation

The national authority 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