Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

A Declaration of Conformity (DoC) is the formal written statement in which a manufacturer declares that an EEE product meets all applicable requirements of the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU (and any other applicable EU directives). Under RoHS Article 13, the DoC must: identify the product; reference the applicable directives and standards used; include the name and address of the manufacturer; be signed by an authorised representative; and confirm the product complies with Annex II substance restrictions and any applicable exemptions. The DoC must be kept and made available to market surveillance authorities for ten years after the product is placed on the market.

Directive 2011/65/EU, Articles 13 and 9; Annex VI (model DoC).

The DoC is the primary compliance declaration for RoHS. A correctly completed DoC must reference the specific RoHS Directive article and Annex II, list the restricted substances, and state the conformity basis (test reports, material declarations, EN IEC 63000 assessment). Distributors and importers may rely on the manufacturer’s DoC to verify compliance but should also confirm supporting technical documentation exists. Inaccurate or incomplete DoCs are a common finding in market surveillance inspections.