Manufacturer

Resume
Identification
Manufacturer
Definition (1)
Source
New Legislative Framework
(Decision 768/2008/EC - on a common framework for the marketing of products)
Definition
"Shall mean any natural or legal person who manufactures a product or has a product designed or manufactured, and markets that product under his name or trademark".
Obligations
"The manufacturer shall:

Ensure that they have been designed and manufactured in accordance with the requirements set out in … [reference to the relevant part of the legislation].
Draw up the required technical documentation and carry out the conformity assessment procedure applicable or have it carried out.
Keep the technical documentation and the EC declaration of conformity for ... [period to be specified in proportion to the lifecycle of the product and the level of risk] after the product has been placed on the market.
Ensure that procedures are in place for series production to remain in conformity.
Ensure that their products bear a type, batch or serial number or other element allowing their identification, or, where the size or nature of the product does not allow it, that the required information is provided on the packaging or in a document accompanying the product.
Indicate their name, registered trade name or registered trade mark and the address at which they can be contacted on the product or, where that is not possible, on its packaging or in a document accompanying the product.
Ensure that the product is accompanied by instructions and safety information in a language which can be easily understood by consumers and other end-users, as determined by the Member State concerned.
Manufacturers who consider or have reason to believe that a product which they have placed on the market is not in conformity with the applicable Community harmonisation legislation shall immediately take the necessary corrective measures to bring that product into conformity, to withdraw it or recall it, if appropriate. Furthermore, where the product presents a risk, manufacturers shall immediately inform the competent national authorities of the Member States in which they made the product available to that effect, giving details, in particular, of the noncompliance and of any corrective measures taken.
Further to a reasoned request from a competent national authority, provide it with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of the product, in a language which can be easily understood by that authority. They shall cooperate with that authority, at its request, on any action taken to eliminate the risks posed by products which they have placed on the market".

Definition (2)
Source
New Approach
Definition
The manufacturer:

is the person who is responsible for designing and manufacturing a product with a view to placing it on the Community market on his own behalf.

has an obligation to ensure that a product intended to be placed on the Community market is designed and manufactured, and its conformity assessed, to the essential requirements in accordance with the provisions of the applicable New Approach directives.

may use finished products, ready-made parts or components, or may subcontract these tasks. However, he must always retain the overall control and have the necessary competence to take the responsibility for the product.

remains generally responsible for actions carried out by an authorised representative on his behalf.

Resume
Identification	Manufacturer
Definition (1)
Source	New Legislative Framework (Decision 768/2008/EC - on a common framework for the marketing of products)
Definition	"Shall mean any natural or legal person who manufactures a product or has a product designed or manufactured, and markets that product under his name or trademark".
Obligations	"The manufacturer shall: Ensure that they have been designed and manufactured in accordance with the requirements set out in … [reference to the relevant part of the legislation]. Draw up the required technical documentation and carry out the conformity assessment procedure applicable or have it carried out. Keep the technical documentation and the EC declaration of conformity for ... [period to be specified in proportion to the lifecycle of the product and the level of risk] after the product has been placed on the market. Ensure that procedures are in place for series production to remain in conformity. Ensure that their products bear a type, batch or serial number or other element allowing their identification, or, where the size or nature of the product does not allow it, that the required information is provided on the packaging or in a document accompanying the product. Indicate their name, registered trade name or registered trade mark and the address at which they can be contacted on the product or, where that is not possible, on its packaging or in a document accompanying the product. Ensure that the product is accompanied by instructions and safety information in a language which can be easily understood by consumers and other end-users, as determined by the Member State concerned. Manufacturers who consider or have reason to believe that a product which they have placed on the market is not in conformity with the applicable Community harmonisation legislation shall immediately take the necessary corrective measures to bring that product into conformity, to withdraw it or recall it, if appropriate. Furthermore, where the product presents a risk, manufacturers shall immediately inform the competent national authorities of the Member States in which they made the product available to that effect, giving details, in particular, of the noncompliance and of any corrective measures taken. Further to a reasoned request from a competent national authority, provide it with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of the product, in a language which can be easily understood by that authority. They shall cooperate with that authority, at its request, on any action taken to eliminate the risks posed by products which they have placed on the market".
Definition (2)
Source	New Approach
Definition	The manufacturer: is the person who is responsible for designing and manufacturing a product with a view to placing it on the Community market on his own behalf. has an obligation to ensure that a product intended to be placed on the Community market is designed and manufactured, and its conformity assessed, to the essential requirements in accordance with the provisions of the applicable New Approach directives. may use finished products, ready-made parts or components, or may subcontract these tasks. However, he must always retain the overall control and have the necessary competence to take the responsibility for the product. remains generally responsible for actions carried out by an authorised representative on his behalf.