Document EA-2/20 is about “Consultancy, and the Independence of Conformity Assessment Bodies”.
The document refers specifically to CABs. The requirements of the legislative framework it refers to, the requirements of 768/2008 are incorporated in the different regulations/directives. These requirements make a differentiation to a conformity assessment body, its top level management and the personnel responsible for carrying out the conformity assessment
and:
They shall not engage…
<< ref. R17.4: A conformity assessment body, its top level management and the personnel responsible for carrying out the conformity assessment tasks shall not be directly involved in the design, manufacture or construction, the marketing, installation, use or maintenance of those products, or represent the parties engaged in those activities. They shall not engage in any activity that may conflict with their independence of judgement or integrity in relation to conformity assessment activities for which they are notified. This shall in particular apply to consultancy services.>>
Is the EA-2/20 meant to be applicable also to “its top level management and the personnel responsible for carrying out the conformity assessment”
regarding what is considered consultancy?
EA-2/20 G:2020 is applicable to CABs. Consultancy and impartiality requirements are applicable to the CAB and its personnel, whether they are top management or not.