Our company currently uses the procedure of sending a technical file for review and retention by a notified body. What options do we have?

This specific procedure will no longer exist under the new Directive. Beginning December 29, 2009, manufacturers of products placed on the market on the basis of these procedures will have to apply one of the procedures set out in the new Directive 2006/42/EC. For machines manufactured in accordance with harmonized standards that cover all the relevant health and safety requirements and are competently assessed, the manufacturer will be able to certify the conformity of the product him/herself.