NIST GCR 01-812
A Guide to the EU Low Voltage Directive
ABSTRACT
This guide (prepared under contract by Helen Delaney and Rene van de Zande, DVZ Joint Ventures) is an easy-to-use introductory reference for industry and government officials on the requirements of the European Union's (EU) Low Voltage Directive (LVD) [Directive 73/23/EEC]. It is designed to help business and government officials understand the purpose of the directive, its relationship to other directives, the essential requirements contained in the directive, and the basic steps necessary for compliance. The guide offers explanations of such requirements as: the products covered by the directive, the products excluded from coverage under the directives, and issues regarding electrical components and the use of standards. The guide contains the text of the directive and a list of applicable standards. The guide also references appropriate sections of NIST Special Publication 951: A Guide to EU Standards and Conformity Assessment for further information on some of the generic conformity assessment concepts and requirements of the EU's New Approach.
Key Words: CEN; CENELEC; conformity assessment; directives; electrical products; European Union; Low Voltage Directive; LVD; New Approach directives; technical construction files; user manuals; voltage regulations
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