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<of808aff21.d418061b-on80257280.003326c6-80257280.003e1...@elekta.com>, 
dated Mon, 12 Feb 2007, chris.dup...@elekta.com writes

>All essentially ending up on the same machine with the same model 
>number, but with possibly very different EMC footprints.

It's up to the manufacturer to determine whether a change affects the 
EMC footprint significantly, and if it does, or is likely to, carry out 
further tests to ensure continuing compliance.

This has been established practice in Europe, in respect of safety 
standards, for around 40 years.
>
>So..  Assuming no design or component changes, how long should a Cof C 
>remain valid? 1 year. 5 years, 10 years, 20 years?

A DoC remains valid indefinitely, because it is a *continuing* assurance 
by the manufacturer that the referenced product complies with the 
Directive(s).

If DoCs should have an arbitrary, fixed expiry date, how about degree 
diplomas? (;-)
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