On the basis of the impact that the product, once installed, has on the Consumer / End User in terms of safety, the harmonized reference standard (Annex ZA) defines the AVCP - Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance, which can be declined in five different systems, from 4 to 1+.
Each AVCP states distinct Roles and Responsibilities for the Manufacturer and for the Notified Body.
The use of a Notified Body ensures the Manufacturer the guarantee of a third party evaluation of the production process and product conformity.
At the end of this process, the Manufacturer can CE Mark the product.
Below is a summary of the roles and responsibilities of the Manufacturer and the Notified Body according to the Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance - AVCP - system envisaged for the product: