1. The EC declaration of conformity shall state that the fulfilment of requirements specified in … [reference to relevant part of the legislation] has been demonstrated.
2. The EC declaration of conformity shall have the model structure set out in Annex III of Decision No 768/2008/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 on a common framework for the marketing of products, shall contain the elements specified in the relevant modules set out in Annex II of that Decision and shall be continuously updated. It shall be translated into the language or languages required by the Member State in which market the product is placed or made available.
3. By drawing up the EC declaration of conformity, the manufacturer shall assume responsibility for the compliance of the product.