Within the European Union regulatory framework, the role of the importer — defined as any natural or legal person established within the EU who places a product from a third country on the Union market — is both strategic and crucial for safety. Before placing machinery or a related product on the European market, the importer is required to verify and ensure compliance with numerous requirements.

KEY OBLIGATIONS PRIOR TO PLACING ON THE MARKET

Prior to placing machinery or a related product on the European market, the importer is required to verify and ensure that:

• Conformity assessment: The manufacturer has carried out the appropriate conformity assessment procedures (pursuant to Art. 25).
• Technical documentation: The complete technical documentation has been drawn up (pursuant to Annex IV, Part A).
• CE marking and Traceability: The CE marking (pursuant to Art. 23) is duly affixed to the product and the requirements for the manufacturer’s traceability (pursuant to Art. 10, paragraphs 5, 6, and 8) have been met.
• Instructions and Importer Details: The product is accompanied by the instructions for use and the prescribed documentation, and the importer’s contact details are clearly indicated on the product or its packaging.

SAFE IMPORT CHECK: ECM’S DIRECT SUPPORT IN CHINA

To support and protect companies in complying with these complex regulatory obligations, Ente Certificazione Macchine (ECM) offers the Safe Import Check service.

Thanks to its local presence and its collaboration with Ente Cerma Certification Shanghai, ECM ensures thorough controls directly at production sites in China, overseeing the entire process both before and during the importation phases.

SAFE AND COMPLIANT IMPORTATION

Relying on ECM’s Safe Import Check service means counting on an experienced technical partner with a direct local presence. Key benefits for businesses include:

• Risk Minimization: Prevention of the importation of non-compliant, damaged, or counterfeit goods.
• Accurate Document Verification: Operational management with rigorous control of the non-EU manufacturer’s technical documentation.
• EU Regulatory and Customs Compliance: Full compliance with legal requirements, ensuring seamless navigation through customs checks with complete peace of mind.
• End-to-End Support: Integrated oversight along the entire supply chain, from the Chinese supplier to arrival at European ports.

If your company imports machinery from China, Safe Import Check is the ideal solution to transform the challenges of the new EU Regulation into a safe, controlled importation process free from legal risks.