Article 40 Presumption of conformity of notified bodies

Where a conformity assessment body means a conformity assessment body as defined in Article 2, point (13), of Regulation (EC) No 765/2008; demonstrates its conformity with the criteria laid down in the relevant harmonised standards means a harmonised standard as defined in Article 2, point (1)(c), of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012; or parts thereof the references of which have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union it shall be presumed to comply with the requirements set out in Article 39 in so far as the applicable harmonised standards means a harmonised standard as defined in Article 2, point (1)(c), of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012; cover those requirements.