How can Dancert help you?
Dancert is the only agency in Denmark designated as a Notified Body (1073) for type examination of machines covered by Annex IV of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
Dancert is designated by the Danish Safety Technology Authority and accredited by DANAK.
Danish Technological Institute have been working as a notified body within the Machinery Directive since 1995. Since 2023 the activities regarding Machinery Directive have been located in Dancert.
Since it is the same employees who handle the tasks, we have extensive experience with type approvals of dangerous machines.
When you choose Dancert to carry out the type examination of your Annex IV machine, you also ensure that the communication takes place in Danish (or English, if you choose this) - and you receive a Type-examination Certificate with a stamp from Dancert and DANAK - a stamp that stands for quality and is well known in the EU.
The Process for type examiation
The process for type examination typically starts with an initial dialogue, where the product is presented and where the practical process is agreed.
The Type-examination or the certification basically consists of the following processes:
- The manufacturer submits an application with name, address and information about production sites
- The manufacturer submits technical documentation
- Dancert examines and approves the technical documentation
- Dancert informs the manufacturer of the results of the examination
- Time, place and scope of testing and examination are agreed
- Dancert carries out inspection of the type, and carries out necessary practical tests and examinations in cooperation with the manufacturer
- Dancert issues the Type-examination Certificate
The technical documentation must as a minimum contain:
- A description of the machine
- Construction and fabrication drawings as well as sketches of components, sub-assemblies, electrical and hydraulic circuits, control/software, etc. and possibly descriptions and explanations necessary for understanding said drawings and sketches
- Construction calculations (strength calculations) and surveys etc.
- Data sheets, certificates etc. on used components
- List of standards that are wholly or partially used
- List of Essential Safety and Health Requirements that are not covered by the standards
- Risk assessment and documentation for compliance with the Machinery Directive and applied standards with a description of selected solutions
- Results of any test reports
- Instructions for use
- Declaration of conformity (presentation)
Please contact Dancert if you want us to help with the type examination or if you have questions.