This Regulation lays down rules on the organization and operation of accreditation of conformity assessment bodies performing conformity assessment activities and the general principles of the CE marking. It sets out provisions on the general principles of and requirements for the national accreditation bodies; European accreditation infrastructure; financing of conformity assessment, accreditation and market surveillance activities, as well as, administrative expenses relating to preparation, monitoring, inspection, auditing and evaluation which are directly necessary for the achievement of the objectives of this Regulation; development of technical guidelines; and penalties for economic operators applicable to infringements of the provisions of this Regulation.
2008-07-09