availability of personnel and of the necessary means and equipment;

technical competence and professional integrity of personnel;

independence, in carrying out the tests, preparing the reports, issuing the certificates and performing the verification function provided for in the EMC Directive, of staff and technical personnel in relation to all circles, groups or persons directly or indirectly concerned with the product in question;

maintenance of professional secrecy by personnel; and

possession of civil liability insurance unless such liability is covered by the government of the United Kingdom.