1. FPS Economy (Federal Public Service Economy)

FPS Economy oversees product safety and compliance with both national and EU regulations. It monitors the Belgian market to ensure that products and services meet safety requirements, as outlined in Book IX of the Code of Economic Law, which transposes the European Directive on general product safety. 

2. NBN (Bureau voor Normalisatie / Bureau de Normalisation)

NBN is the Belgian national standards body responsible for developing and publishing standards in Belgium. It represents Belgium in international standardization organizations like ISO and CEN. 

3. BELAC (Belgian Accreditation Body)

BELAC is the sole national accreditation body in Belgium, operating under FPS Economy. It accredits conformity assessment bodies, including testing and calibration laboratories, certification bodies, and inspection bodies, ensuring they meet international standards. 

4. FAMHP (Federal Agency for Medicines and Health Products)

FAMHP regulates the quality, safety, and efficacy of medicines and health products in Belgium. It ensures that these products comply with regulatory requirements before they can be marketed. 

5. FASFC (Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain)

FASFC is responsible for ensuring food safety and quality in Belgium. It controls and inspects all processes in the food industry, from production to distribution, to ensure compliance with safety standards. 

6. NCCA (National Cybersecurity Certification Authority)

The NCCA oversees and monitors compliance with cybersecurity certification schemes issued by conformity assessment bodies. It can act on complaints and misuse of certifications to ensure regulatory compliance. 

Product Certification and Compliance Requirements

• CE Marking: For many products, especially those covered by EU directives, CE marking is mandatory. It indicates that a product complies with EU safety, health, and environmental requirements. Manufacturers must carry out conformity assessments, compile technical documentation, and issue an EU declaration of conformity. 

• Conformity Assessment: Manufacturers are responsible for ensuring that their products meet applicable EU rules. This involves carrying out risk analyses and ensuring compliance during both the design and production phases. 

• Technical Documentation: Manufacturers must compile technical documentation that demonstrates their product's compliance with applicable requirements. This documentation must be available to national authorities upon request. 

• Accredited Certification: Certification bodies accredited by BELAC provide conformity assessments for various products. Accreditation ensures that these bodies operate competently and consistently.