What is the difference between a Certificate of Compliance and a Certificate of Conformity?

Both terms describe a document confirming a product meets a defined standard or directive. Certificate of Conformity is the precise technical term used within the EU CE marking framework. Certificate of Compliance is the broader term used across industries and jurisdictions outside the EU regulatory context. In freight documentation, both appear interchangeably — the applicable directive for the product type defines the exact document required and the body authorised to issue it.

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