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Responsible for carrying out the conformity assessment and preparing the Technical Documentation to demonstrate that the product has been designed and manufactured in compliance with the applicable European directives. The manufacturer must also affix the CE marking and issue the EU Declaration of Conformity.<\/p>\n
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The distributor is also responsible for ensuring that the product is stored and transported in conditions that do not compromise its conformity. 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