Applicant

In the case of conformity assessment, the manufacturer or its authorised representative in an RID Contracting State. In the case of periodic inspections, intermediate inspections and exceptional checks, applicant means the testing facility, the operator or their authorised representative in an RID Contracting State; NOTE: Exceptionally a third party (for instance a tank-container operator in accordance with the definition of 1.2.1) may apply for the conformity assessment.