Notified Body – CE (NB 3038)
USB Certification is a Notified Body recognized by the European Union under TURKAK accreditation with the number NB 3038. It provides CE conformity assessment services under the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation (EU) 2016/425.
Notified Body
(What is a Notified Body?
A Notified Body is an independent body formally authorized by EU legislation to carry out third-party conformity assessment on specific product groups. These organizations are identified in the European Commission’s NANDO database by a four-digit number, which for USB Certification is 3038.
When you see the number “3038” next to the CE marking, it means that the conformity assessment of the relevant product has been carried out by USB Certification. This structure allows the tests performed by laboratories to be integrated directly into a Notified Body file; the bridge between the test report and the CE certificate becomes clear.
Accreditation
TĂśRKAK is accredited under EN ISO/IEC 17065:2012; conformity assessment processes are carried out within the framework of this standard.
NANDO Registration
It is listed in the European Union NANDO system with the number NB 3038; next to the CE marking, this number indicates USB Certification.
Scope
Authorized to conduct conformity assessment under the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation (EU) 2016/425; acts as NB 3038 in CE processes.
NB 3038 – The Role of the Laboratory in CE Processes
Notified Body – The CE (NB 3038) Product Standard evaluates products in five main categories and sets basic criteria for each category.
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CE – NB 3038 Scope and Infrastructure of USB Certification
EN ISO/IEC 17065 + NB 3038 + EU 2016/425USB Certification’s Notified Body structure is defined in NANDO and public sources as follows: TURKAK accredited under EN ISO/IEC 17065:2012. Listed in the European Union NANDO system with the number NB 3038. It has announced with official announcements that it has extended its authorization under the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation ( EU) 2016/425.
In the accreditations page and corporate communication, NB 3038 is counted among the core competence areas of USB Certification together with laboratory, industrial certification, inspection and inspection services.
Conformity Assessment Modules
USB Certification implements the following two main conformity assessment modules in accordance with the EU 2016/425 PPE Regulation under NB 3038.
Module B – EU Type Examination
(Annex V)
The technical file of the product, design verification and all necessary tests are carried out in our laboratory.
Module C2 – Production Control + Random Product Checks (Annex VII)
Inspection and surveillance of the conformity of the production process to the approved type; control by random sampling of products going on the market.
Product Scope
PPE product groups we evaluate under NB 3038:
- Hand, Arm Protective Equipment
- Foot, Leg and Slip Protective Equipment
- Protective Equipment Against Electric Shock
- Protective Clothing for Welding and Related Processes
- General Body Protective Equipment (Clothing)
- Respiratory Protection Equipment
- Protective Clothing Against Static Electricity
- Protective Equipment against Falling from Height
- Equipment Providing Protection Against Heat and Fire (≥100°C)
- Firefighter Clothes
- Protective Clothing for Motorcycle Riders
- High Visibility Clothing
- Protective Equipment Against Hand Held Chain Saws
- Equipment to Protect Against the Cold
- Protective Equipment Against Chemical Agents
- and more…
How to CE Certification of Personal Protective Equipment?
The CE marking symbolizes conformity with the relevant EU directive or regulation; for some product groups, the Notified Body number is mandatory. For example, in personal protective equipment, the CE marking may be followed by “3038”, indicating that the conformity of the product has been assessed and certified by NB 3038. The NANDO database is the reference source for you to check which Notified Body is authorized for which legislation and product codes.
