EU Authorised Representative (AR) for
Non-EU Manufacturers
Structured EU AR service for industrial and technical product portfolios.
✔ EU-based AR with EU-wide coverage
✔ Documentation retention & authority-response readiness
✔ Structured onboarding process
✔ Online onboarding — on-site possible for complex portfolios
Free introductory call • English communication • Invite colleagues if required
Do you typically need an EU Authorised Representative?
Small decision guide for non-EU manufacturers
If you are established outside the European Union and plan to place products on the EU market, the need for an EU Authorised Representative should be clarified at an early stage.
The diagram below provides a simplified first indication.
Final requirements depend on the applicable EU product legislation.
Not sure? Schedule a short introductory call
Free introductory call • English communication • Invite colleagues if required
Why this service?
EU Authorised Representative with a defined process
For many non-EU manufacturers, appointing an EU Authorised Representative is not only about naming an EU address.
The AR must be able to retain technical documentation, act as EU contact point and respond to market-surveillance authorities when required.
The AR must be able to retain technical documentation, act as EU contact point and respond to market-surveillance authorities when required.
This service is designed for industrial and technical products with a structured onboarding process, defined scope and confidential documentation handling.
Need to review internally first?
Download the practical AR overview for non-EU manufacturers.
This short presentation explains:
- when an EU Authorised Representative may be required
- typical AR obligations under Regulation (EU) 2019/1020
- why competence and capacity matter
- how onboarding usually works
It is designed for internal review and can easily be shared with colleagues.
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Who is the AR?
juristech Lewandowski E.I.
Andreas Lewandowski
4 rue de la Clairière
67930 Beinheim
Andreas Lewandowski
4 rue de la Clairière
67930 Beinheim
France
Role:
EU Authorised Representative under Regulation (EU) 2019/1020
Scope:
Industrial & technical products (non-medical)
EU-established entity (France) with EU-wide coverage.
Onboarding is usually completed online using a structured checklist and digital documentation exchange.
For complex products or portfolios, onboarding can also take place at the manufacturer’s location.
Not a mailbox solution — documented onboarding, retention and authority-response coordination.
What we make sure of
What we make sure of as EU AR
We ensure that:
- the correct conformity assessment procedures have been carried out
- conformity marking is correctly applied where required
- the AR identification (name & EU address) is shown where applicable
- the technical documentation is available in the EU when requested
- labelling and documentation requirements are met
- the Declaration of Conformity is available for 10 years
- the product meets the applicable conformity requirements under relevant legislation
- documentation can be provided to authorities when required
Authority requests are handled under a defined process in coordination with the manufacturer..
Who this is for?
Designed for industrial & technical products
Typical examples:
• machinery and special-purpose equipment• electrical equipment, drives and control systems• sensors and industrial components• tools and technical assemblies• complex technical equipment with individual documentation
Complex technical documentation supported where required.
Not covered:
Medical devices (MDR/IVDR), pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food/supplements, chemicals (REACH/CLP), food-contact materials & packaging (FCM).
Medical devices (MDR/IVDR), pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food/supplements, chemicals (REACH/CLP), food-contact materials & packaging (FCM).
How onboarding works (4 steps)
Note: Base scope covers up to 10 products/variants; additional products can be added.
Need a budget estimate for internal approval?
If you first need a pricing indication for internal review, you can request a structured budget estimate based on your product portfolio and documentation scope.
Confidentiality
Confidential handling of technical documentation
Manufacturers often provide sensitive documents such as risk assessments, technical drawings and design specifications.
All documentation provided to the AR is handled confidentially and used only for AR obligations and authority requests.
Access is limited and documents are disclosed only where legally required.
Experience
Why juristech?
- CE-related projects since 2003
- more than 10 years acting as Authorised Representative
- experience with complex industrial compliance environments
- structured compliance governance — not mailbox services
What we typically discuss in the introduction call
The introductory call usually takes around 30 minutes.
Typical agenda:
- whether an EU Authorised Representative is required
- scope and responsibilities under Regulation (EU) 2019/1020
- onboarding steps and documentation readiness
- timeline and next steps
Additional participants from compliance, engineering or management can join if required.
Schedule a convenient time
Free introductory call • English communication
FAQ — EU Authorised Representative (EU AR)
1. Who needs an EU Authorised Representative?
Non-EU manufacturers may need an EU-based Authorised Representative depending on product legislation and market access requirements.
2. Who will be the AR on the mandate?
The AR is juristech Lewandowski E.I. (Andreas Lewandowski), 4 rue de la Clairière, 67930 Beinheim, France.
4. What documents do we need to provide?
You’ll receive a checklist tailored to your products (e.g., DoC, identifiers, technical file elements).
5. Is onboarding always online?
In most cases onboarding is completed online using structured documentation exchange.For complex products or documentation structures, onboarding can also take place at the manufacturer’s location.
6. How do we start?
Book a 30-minute intro call or request a scope and fee estimate.
During the call we clarify whether an EU Authorised Representative is required and define the onboarding steps.
3. Do you cover all EU countries?
Yes — the service is EU-wide coverage as your EU contact point.
Need a budget estimate for internal approval?
If your company already expects that an EU Authorised Representative may be required, you can request a structured budget estimate based on your product portfolio and documentation scope.
This option is intended for internal budgeting and approval before scheduling an introductory call.
We use this information only to prepare a structured pricing indication.