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Compliance Glossary

EU Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer declaration of directive compliance

Clear definitions for marketplaces, manufacturers, and importers.

What it means

The EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC) is a legally binding document in which a manufacturer confirms that a product meets all applicable EU harmonisation legislation. It must contain product identification, the applied directives and standards, the responsible person, and a signature. The document must be kept for at least 10 years and be available to market surveillance authorities on request.