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I think you are taking the scope of the "system" too literally in this case. The reference which is noted in the Official Journal is prescriptive in this case that 61508 only relates specifically and solitarily on the electrical, electronic or programmable electronic part of the apparatus. 61508 would never be applied to the canister.
Compliance with the standards referred to in the Official Journal gives a presumption of compliance, but in no way are any standards mandatory. This is the basis of the New Approach directives and should never be mis-understood.
The requirements to be met for a CE mark is set down by the Directive. Standards never have been regulatory.
Although European standards are considered as harmonised before publication of the references in the Official Journal, it is this publication that gives presumption of conformity to the essential requirements of the directive in question. Exceptionally, harmonisation documents adopted by European standards organisations can also be accepted by the Commission as harmonised standards. The differences between European standards and harmonisation documents essentially relate to the degree of obligation on the part of the national members. As an appointed representative to CEN (Comite Europeen de Normalisation) since Late 2000 on the application of the Standards, I am in a unique position to help you with any misunderstanding you may have.
Brent
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