Term

Definition

Apparatus

A final product with an intrinsic function intended for the final user and intended to be placed on the European Union market as a single commercial unit.

CE

CE marking is the manufacturer's claim that the product meets the essential requirements of all relevant European Directives.

Competent Body

Competent Body is an organization, located within the same member state as the Notified Body, which is authorized to conduct specific testing. A list of Competent Bodies is published in the "Official Journal of the European Communities."

Declaration of Conformity (DOC)

Standardized document used to summarize the details of the apparatus' compliance.

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

The combination of electromagnetic emissions and immunity.

Emission

Electromagnetic energy emitted by a device/product over a power line or through the air.

Equipment

Equivalent to "apparatus."

EU

European Union

EUT

Equipment under test

Immunity

As the ability of a device/product to not be influenced by the application of electromagnetic energy from external sources.

Installation

Several apparatus or systems combined at a given place to fulfill a specific function, and not intended to be placed on the European market as a single functional unit.

Notified Body

A Notified Body is an organization, appointed by the EU member's National Authority (a.k.a. Competent Authority), which has the technical competence to evaluate compliance to a directive. They do not necessarily have test capabilities.

NRTL

Technically, the term NRTL Nationally Recognized Testing Lab is only applicable to third-party testing organizations recognized by OSHA. Therefore, technically the term only applies to safety requirements in the US.

System

Several apparatus combined to fulfill a specific function and intended to be placed in the market as a single functional unit.