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Brexit makes life harder for an Internet of Things startup

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Re: It may be better; or even worse.

"Last time I looked at this (admittedly a few years), it was entirely possible for low-volume (e.g. one off) products to be self certified using e.g. a Technical Construction File.

Has that changed?"

I'm not an expert but I think it depends on the product. As far as I'm aware you can self-certify less hazardous kit like a desk lamp for domestic use, but need third-party certification for something like a chainsaw or safety equipment - seems reasonable enough. I think you always need the tech construction file (or be able to put it together when asked) but then any competent manufacturer would have that anyway.

It's actually worth having a gander at the directives, available free of charge from http://europa.eu/. However, if they refer to non-EU standards (IEC, ISO, etc) you would have to buy those from the relevant standards body.

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