In order to benefit from an approved quality assurance system, the manufacturer must submit an application for assessment of his system to a notified body of his choice. This application must include:
1° All the information relating to the personal protective equipment envisaged, including the technical file provided for in Article R. 4313-6 relating to the model for which an EC type-examination certificate has been issued;
2° Documentation on the quality assurance system;
3° A commitment to fulfil the obligations arising from the quality assurance system and to maintain the effectiveness of this system.