Responsibility for completing the various stages of the CE marking process for construction products varies depending upon how safety critical the product is. The more critical, the greater ‘third party’ involvement is required.
Windows and external doorsets without fire resistance, smoke leakage performance or on escape routes are not considered safety critical and therefore are covered by Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance (AVCP) System 3.
The means of the Manufacturer is responsible for all stages of the process, including the Declaration of Conformity and issue of the CE Mark.
The only Notified Body involvement is to provide test evidence and must be accredited.