equipment class
Declaration that contains sufficient information to enable an recipient of the declaration of conformity to identify the issuer of the declaration, the object of the declaration, the standards and other specified requirements with which conformity is declared, and the person signing for and on behalf of the issuer of the declaration of conformity (first party).
A document issued by a recognised independent authority certifying that a type test has satisfied the specified standards; e.g. ATEX, BASEEFA, PTB, UL, CSA, etc. Examples of ratings include 'intrinsically safe & explosion proof'.
A document certifying conformity to local regulations which accompanies shipment of equipment and/or goods. e.g., official certificate issued by OEM/supplier or approved licensed agent of OEM/supplier.