If NB's (notified bodies) cannot be trusted how can we?

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The EU Commission is in the process of revamping the regulatory environment. As part of the process, new audit recommendations have been issued 2013/473/EU.

In addition, there will be joint audits of NBs by officials of Competent Authorities and EU Commission. The first fall out of such audits is that 5 NBs have lost their status either through withdrawal or suspension.

I was aware that some notified bodies have had their status withdrawn/suspended, do you know where I can find a list as I don't know which!
 
#23
There was a presentation given by our NB recently, on the changes brought in by that EU document. The de-designation of 5 NBs was mentioned - it might be that their scope was reduced rather than being totally stopped.

The suggestion was that it was some of the 'smaller' continental based NBs, with just a handful of employees. It seemed to be suggested that small NBs will not be able to cope with the changes - particularly with things like unannounced audits.

That is all a bit vague, I'm afraid but details were not given.
 
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kanwal

#24
The list is as follows.

Withdrawn Status
MDD
UK Intertek Testing & Certification Ltd. - a real surprise one.
Lithunia Sertika - Certification Centre for Electronic Equipment - the only NB there
Turkey Kalitest Belgelendirme Ve Egitim ....

AIMD
Slovakia EVPU a.s

SUSPENDED
Turkey Alberk QA

Check the NB website.
 
#27
The suggestion in the paper linked in my last post is that NANDO is not always fully updated. Apparently they have speeded up the update process but it can still be out of date.

And I don't think it shows where a NB has had their scope reduced.
 
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Reg Morrison

#29
Forgive me for a somewhat :topic: comment, but I do hope that the "house cleaning" happening in the Notified Body domain would also extend to the accredited certification body space. There are too many unscrupulous, incompetent, unprofessional, unethical players in that sector too.

Unfortunately accreditation of registrars is not supported by Laws, as in the Competent Authorities and Notified Bodies relationship, but, nevertheless, certification bodies that don't provide effective audits and trustworthy certificates are also damaging the business world and should be brought to account. :popcorn:

Unannounced Audits - Commission's Recommendation 2013/473/EU Published 25.9.2013
 
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Reg Morrison

#30
According to this article, TUV Rheiland could be hit with damages of over €6bn. Even if their appeal is upheld and/or they find a way out of this legal case, how much damage will this do to their brand and business?

For example, if I were a medical device manufacturer going through my selection process for hiring a Notified Body and/or if I were an organization screening applicants to become my certification body, would I even dare consider selecting TUV Rheiland, knowing that they could be facing a €6bn charge and their reputation and credibility is being publicly questioned?
 
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