Body Type register

Types of body defined by NANDO.

Body-Type Name Definition
Unique abbreviation representing the type of the body. Full name of the body type. Characteristic that a body has to have to be this type.
CAB Conformity Assessment Body A body that performs one or several elements of conformity assessment, including one or several of the following activities: calibration, testing, certification and inspection.
NB Notified Body A conformity assessment body officially designated by the national authority to carry out the procedures for conformity assessment within the meaning of applicable Union harmonisation legislation.
RTPO Recognised Third Party Organisation A conformity assessment body notified to carry out the tasks set out in Article 20 of Directive 2014/68/EU on Pressure Equipment (PED).
TAB Technical Assessment Body An organisation that has been designated by a Member State as being entrusted with the establishment of draft European Assessment Documents and the issuing of European Technical Assessments in accordance with the Construction Products Regulation (EU) No 305/ 2011 (CPR).
UI User Inspectorate A conformity assessment body notified to carry out the tasks set out in Article 16 of Directive 2014/68/EU on Pressure Equipment (PED).