Article 39 Conformity assessment bodies of third countries

Conformity assessment bodies means a conformity assessment body as defined in Article 2, point (13), of Regulation (EC) No 765/2008; established under the law of a third country with which the Union has concluded an agreement may be authorised to carry out the activities of notified bodies means a conformity assessment body designated in accordance with Article 43 and other relevant Union harmonisation legislation; under this Regulation, provided that they meet the requirements laid down in Article 31 or they ensure an equivalent level of compliance.