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I.T. Symposium, Geneva, 16th July 1999.
Suppliers Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) and
Standardization Michel de Vecchis Director,
Standardization Telecom Product Division Cables
Components Sector
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SDoC and Standardization

• Reduction of Technical Barriers to Trade
• One Standard the International Standard
• One Test the Mutual Recognition Agreement
• Simple and reliable certification the
  Suppliers Declaration of Conformity

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One Standard

• Use of International Standards every time it is
  possible (ISO, IEC, ITU)
• International Standards are the only ones which
  are recognized globally
• They result from world-wide consensus
• They normally offer the best available technology

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One Standard (2)

• International Standards are not used similarly
  everywhere they have different acceptance
  levels
• recommendations only in some countries
• mandatory for application in Europe (consequence
  of Vienna and Dresden agreements)

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One Standard (3)

• International Standards are sometimes not applied
  
• ISO Metric System
• A common status is needed to avoid distortions

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One Test

• One shot testing with mutual recognition
  agreements is the most efficient way to achieve a
  global circulation of products
• Multiple testing does not add value to a product
• Multiple testing adds costs

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One Test (2)

• Fair and non-discriminatory implementation of
  mutual recognition agreements is needed
• Non recognition of accreditation bodies of the
  other party will jeopardize the concept
• Global circulation of products is not possible if
  everybody does not accept the same rules

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SDoC

• Suppliers Declaration of Conformity
• Must be reliable to create confidence
• Liability of the manufacturer normally always
  valid, but not the same everywhere
• Black sheep should be easily eliminated

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SDoC (2)

• What is a reliable SDoC ?
• Must be the same for similar products when issued
  by two manufacturers A and B in two countries X
  and Y, whatever A, B, X, Y are
• Consequently, detailed conditions are linked to
  the status of the market
• The sector approach is necessary

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SDoC (3)

• How to insure a fair and safe use of SDoC ?
• Manufacturer liability needs to be harmonized
  world-wide
• False SDoCs should be severely punished

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SDoC (4)

• In summary what should be done to create good
  SDoCs ?
• Requirements should be defined sector by sector,
  based on market status
• Manufacturer liability should be harmonized
  world-wide
• Market surveillance should be insured to detect
  black sheep

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