European
Compliance Platform
European
Compliance Platform
ECP is the neutral EU compliance marketplace for Notified Bodies, Certification Bodies and testing laboratories. Non-EU manufacturers submit one structured request and receive proposals from matched providers across all major EU regulations. EU representation and regulatory consulting are offered separately by AFINA s.r.o., the company behind ECP.
An EU compliance marketplace is a platform where non-EU manufacturers submit structured compliance requests and receive proposals from matched providers. On ECP, these are Notified Bodies, Certification Bodies and testing laboratories. Unlike working with a single consultancy, you can compare scope, timeline and pricing across several providers before committing. For these categories ECP is neutral: it does not sell conformity assessment, certification or testing itself.
A marketplace lets you compare several providers instead of relying on one firm’s recommendation. ECP does not sell conformity assessment, certification or testing; it gives you access to those who do. EU representation and regulatory consulting are offered separately by AFINA s.r.o., the company behind ECP.
| Category | What it covers | Find a provider |
|---|---|---|
| Notified Body (NB) | MDR Class IIa–III conformity assessment, IVDR Class B–D | Find a Notified Body |
| Testing Laboratory | EMC testing, RED (radio), safety testing for CE marking | Find a Testing Lab |
| Certification Body (CB) | ISO 13485, MDSAP, product certification | Find a CB |
EU representation and regulatory consulting are offered separately by AFINA s.r.o., the company behind ECP. View AFINA services
| Factor | Single consultancy | ECP marketplace |
|---|---|---|
| Objectivity | Recommends their own services | Neutral for NB, CB and lab matching |
| Choice | One provider | Multiple proposals, you decide |
| Price transparency | Opaque — no benchmark | Compare real quotes side-by-side |
| Coverage | Limited to their expertise | Network covers all EU regulations |
| Time | Sequential outreach | One request → multiple responses |
| Regulation | What the ECP route looks like |
|---|---|
| MDR | ECP for MDR — testing lab and Notified Body → |
| GPSR | ECP for GPSR — confirm it applies, appoint your RP → |
| RED / EMC / LVD / Machinery / PPE | ECP for CE Marking — testing and NB where required → |
An EU compliance marketplace is a platform where non-EU manufacturers submit structured compliance requests and receive proposals from matched providers. On ECP, these are Notified Bodies, Certification Bodies and testing laboratories. Unlike working with a single consultancy, you can compare scope, timeline and pricing across several providers before committing.
A regulatory consultancy sells its own services and naturally recommends its own approach. For Notified Bodies, Certification Bodies and testing laboratories, ECP is a neutral marketplace: it does not sell those services itself, so its only incentive is to match you with the provider that best fits your device, risk class and timeline. EU representation and regulatory consulting are different: they are offered by AFINA s.r.o., the company behind ECP, and we say so openly.
ECP matches three provider categories: Notified Bodies (MDR and IVDR conformity assessment), Certification Bodies (ISO 13485, MDSAP, product certification) and testing laboratories (EMC, RED, safety testing). EU representation (EC REP, GPSR and cosmetics Responsible Person, REACH OR, PRRC) and regulatory consulting are not matched on ECP; they are offered directly by AFINA s.r.o., the company behind ECP.
Search is free and unlimited for applicants — no account needed. Your first project is free to send to a small set of matched providers; sending to more, or a further project, uses a one-time package — no subscription. Service providers currently join and respond free during ECP's Early Access phase; a paid provider subscription may be introduced later.
Non-EU manufacturers and businesses entering EU, UK and Swiss markets often also need one of the representative or compliance roles below. These roles are not part of ECP’s provider matching: EU representation and regulatory consulting are offered separately by AFINA s.r.o., the company behind ECP, some of them together with partner firms. The linked pages explain each role.
| Service | Description | Regulation | More |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU Authorized Representative (EAR) | Mandatory EU-based representative for non-EU manufacturers placing regulated products on the EU market. | MDR / IVDR / RED / LVD | Find EC REP |
| UK Representative (UK RP) | UK-based Responsible Person for non-UK manufacturers placing UKCA-marked products on the GB market. | UK MDR 2002 / UKCA | Find UK RP |
| PRRC Services | Person Responsible for Regulatory Compliance (Art. 15) for medical device manufacturers without in-house PRRC. | MDR / IVDR Art. 15 | Find PRRC |
| GPSR Responsible Person | EU-based Responsible Person for general consumer products sold in the EU, including online marketplaces. | GPSR 2023/988 | Find GPSR RP |
| EU Cosmetics Responsible Person | Responsible Person for non-EU cosmetics brands including CPNP notification and PIF management. | Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 | Find Cosmetics RP |
| GDPR Article 27 Representative | EU data protection representative for organisations outside the EU processing personal data of EU residents. | GDPR (EU) 2016/679 Art. 27 | Find GDPR Rep |
| DSA Article 13 Legal Representative | EU legal representative for digital service providers established outside the EU serving EU users. | DSA (EU) 2022/2065 Art. 13 | Find DSA Rep |
| REACH Only Representative | EU representative for non-EU chemical substance manufacturers managing ECHA registration and SDS obligations. | REACH (EC) 1907/2006 | Find REACH OR |
| VAT Fiscal Representative | EU VAT registration and fiscal compliance for non-EU businesses selling in EU member states. | EU VAT Directive 2006/112/EC | Find VAT Rep |
| WEEE / EPR Compliance | Registration in national WEEE registries and take-back compliance for electronics and packaging producers. | WEEE 2012/19/EU / EPR schemes | Find WEEE/EPR Provider |
| Swiss FADP Representative | Swiss data protection representative for organisations outside Switzerland processing Swiss residents’ data. | Swiss FADP / nDSG Art. 14 | Find Swiss FADP Rep |
For representation, see AFINA services — operated by AFINA s.r.o., the company behind ECP, and distinct from ECP’s independent LAB, CB and NB provider matching.
Describe your device or product and receive proposals from matched Notified Bodies, Certification Bodies and testing laboratories. Search is free — your first project is free to send; further projects use a one-time package, no subscription.