The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) has launched a new 'advisory service' to help companies achieve and maintain the correct CE Marking procedures and documentation.

The organisation asks: Do you know whether the documentation supporting the placement of your products onto the UK and European market is legally compliant?

Not being legally compliant in these matters can lead to large fines for the company. But worse still, if a non-compliant product leads to an injury or death, it can result in prosecution or even imprisonment for company executives.

For many years, the BPMA has provided generic information to its members on EU Directives which specifically affect the pump industry, either through guidance documents, position papers or more general information given out at meetings. As such, the BPMA believes it is the only UK organisation that specifically addresses the effects of EU legislation on suppliers of liquid pumps.


Under the new 'advisory service', the organisation will:

• Site visit your premises in the UK

• Carry out an Evaluation of your on-site Technical File, CE Marking, Declaration of Conformity, and other compliance procedures

• Provide an information folder

• Offer specific advice and information

• Submit a follow-up written report

The follow-up report will consist of a summary, indicating compliant and non-compliant findings during the visit. It will also advise on any appropriate measures and actions to be taken to ensure products are legally placed on the market within the UK and across Europe.

The cost of this service will be £1,000.00 + VAT and expenses (for BPMA Members), and should further visits or specific Directive information be required, these will be priced separately.

The organisation added it promotes a "Buy with confidence from BPMA members" ethos, which this service will full support.

For more information, contact Steve Smith at BPMA on 0121 601 6691 or e-mail s.smith@bpma.org.uk

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