Service Finder
EC type examination of civil explosives according to EC Directive 93/15/EEC and of pyrotechnic articles according to EC Directive 2007/23/EC
Service Description
Explosives, articles containing explosives and pyrotechnic articles may only be placed on the market in Europe if the EC type examination has been carried out and a quality assurance contract has been concluded. The manufacturer is then entitled to affix the CE mark.
Who should I contact?
Contact the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM), Division 2.3 Explosives.
Which documents are required?
Informal application letter; technical data on the substance/object; provision of test samples in sufficient number; declaration that the application has only been submitted to a notified body.
What are the fees?
Fees apply:
What else should I know?
- 3-6 months processing time, for some types of pyrotechnic articles also up to 9 months due to temporary application backlog.
- Conclusion of a module contract with BAM or another European notified body.
- Due to the fact that these are technically very demanding procedures and technically complicated information must be exchanged in individual cases, it is only advisable to process the application directly at BAM. For detailed questions, please contact BAM directly.
Author
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Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6PLus)
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Competent Authority
Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung- und prüfung (BAM)
Address
Unter den Eichen 87
12205 Berlin, Stadt
12205 Berlin, Stadt
