Implementation of Harmonized Standards - A Member State Perspective. Norway

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2 Implementation of Harmonized Standards - A Member State Perspective Norway Matteo Pezzucchi Senior Engineer, Norwegian Public Roads Administration

3 Introduction Implementation of Harmonized Standards CE mark and Norway: Norwegian approach and procedures for accepting road restraint systems in Norway General observation about CE mark and national rules

4 Implementation of Harmonized Standards Norwegian Approach Norwegian approach and procedures for accepting road restraint systems in Norway

5 Implementation of Harmonized Standards Norwegian Approach The application SHALL include: Document Format To be used Application Letter PDF Public Order form Word Intern use Installation manual PDF Public Maintenance manual PDF Public Drawing(s) for publication PDF Public Detailed drawings PDF Intern use Picture / Image JPEG Public CE marking PDF Public Test reports PDF Caseworker Video from tests Caseworker

6 Implementation of Harmonized Standards Norwegian Approach The application CAN include: Document Format To be used Brochure PDF Public Possible versions PDF Public / Intern Test/simulations reports PDF Caseworker Other information - Public / Intern / Caseworker Delivery agreement PDF Intern use

7 Implementation of Harmonized Standards Norwegian Approach Procedure for accepting road restraint systems Evaluate the delivered documentation Certificate of constancy of performance (issued by NB) Tests reports and related documentation Installation manual Products characteristics Satisfy the included into N101 specification Safety features Durability Installation National policies

8 Implementation of Harmonized Standards Norwegian Approach

9 Implementation of Harmonized Standards Norwegian Approach

10 Implementation of Harmonized Standards Norwegian Approach Product s name Producer

11 Implementation of Harmonized Standards Norwegian Approach Norwegian approach Reduce the risk of not CE mark/tested/approved products being introduced in the country Allow search and control products availability Reduce/limit tenders documents Ensure that the product satisfy both EU and National Reduce risks of conflicts between different products Help installation procedures Simplify TS inspectors control Archive usefull information

12 Introduction Implementation of Harmonized Standards CE mark and Norway: Norwegian approach and procedures for accepting road restraint systems in Norway General observation about CE mark and national rules

13 Implementation of Harmonized Standards Observations Product EEA

14 Implementation of Harmonized Standards Observations Take contact with the NB at the beginning of the process Product NB EN standard gives guidelines and overview the product s certification process EEA Ensures that the test procedure is performed in accordance to the standard

15 Implementation of Harmonized Standards Observations Product NB EN standard harmonized methods of test EEA Harmonized methods of declaration of product performance values Harmonized method of conformity assessment European standards serving society European standards have an important role to play with regard to consumer protection These standards for services must be based on the market, consensus, and public interest. There is room for (miss)interpretation of the standard

16 Implementation of Harmonized Standards Observations Ensures the free movement of products within EEA Demonstrates that a product meets the EU directives for: Health Safety Environment Sets for availability of technical documents Ensures that the product production has been controlled by a independent NB Is not a quality mark Product EEA It is sometimes really difficult to identify products Products having performance characteristics in the name can be misleading CE EN standard NB

17 Implementation of Harmonized Standards Observations The producer affix the CE mark and draw up the DoP Product CE EN standard NB EEA

18 Implementation of Harmonized Standards Observations Product CE NB EN standard Project Specific projects Road architects Project specifications Tenders EEA Road/project manager National specifications National specification Ensure road safety Ensure maintenance Respect National policies Technical Additional

19 Implementation of Harmonized Standards Observations CE mark demonstrates that a product meets the EU directives for: Health Safety + Safety in use Environment Product CE EN standard NB EEA Road Authorities National specification Ensure road safety Ensure maintenance Respect National policies Project specifications Tenders Road/project manager National specifications Technical Additional

20 Implementation of Harmonized Standards Observations is crucial for the functioning of the market National surveillance bodies helps protect consumers against unsafe products and unsafe use of the product limits unfair competition Product CE EN standard NB EEA Road Authorities Project specifications Tenders Road/project manager National specifications Technical Additional

21 Implementation of Harmonized Standards Observations National surveillance bodies Product CE EN standard NB EEA Road Authorities Project specifications Tenders Road/project manager National specifications Technical Additional

22 Implementation of Harmonized Standards Observations National surveillance bodies European Commission Product CE NB EN standard EEA Road Authorities Project specifications Tenders Road/project manager National specifications Technical Additional

23 Implementation of Harmonized Standards - A Member State Perspective Norway Matteo Pezzucchi Senior Engineer, Norwegian Public Roads Administration