The Michigan Ex Parte Certificate of Conformity is a document used to demonstrate that a product meets the safety and quality standards of the State of Michigan. It is issued by a third-party inspector and verifies that the product design, construction, and operation conforms to all applicable Michigan safety standards, codes, and regulations. There are two types of Michigan Ex Parte Certificates of Conformity: the Self-Certification and the Design-Certification. The Self-Certification type of Michigan Ex Parte Certificate of Conformity is issued by the manufacturer or importer of a product. It certifies that the product meets the standards and codes of the State of Michigan. The Design-Certification type of Michigan Ex Parte Certificate of Conformity is issued by a third-party inspector. It certifies that the product has been designed, constructed, and operated according to applicable Michigan safety standards, codes, and regulations.