Inden markedsføring og/eller ibrugtagning af de i artikel 1, stk. 1, omhandlede produkter skal fabrikanten eller dennes bemyndigede repræsentant anvende de procedurer, der er omhandlet i stk. 2, 3 og 4 i nærværende artikel.
Before placing on the market, and/or putting into service, products referred to in Article 1(1) the manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the Community shall apply the procedures referred to in paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 of this Article.