Distributors are responsible for the following:
- Verify that the products bear the CE marking symbol;
- Ensure that the required compliance documentation and instructions for use accompany the product in a language, which consumers and other end-users can understand easily;
- Ensure the products are identified with a model, serial or batch number;
- Ensure that the manufacturer's name and address is on the products;
- If the manufacturer is established outside the EU, ensure that the contact details of either their importer or the authorised representative are on the goods;
- Inform the manufacturer or the importer if the goods are not compliant and notify the market surveillance authorities;
- Take the required steps to verify that the products comply with the applicable requirements;
- Ensure proper storage and transport conditions of the goods;
- If necessary, take corrective actions to make sure that the products are compliant;
- If necessary, recall non-compliant products;
- Cooperate with the market surveillance authorities on requests for information concerning the product's compliant status.