CE Marking Certification

What is CE? CE stands for "Conformité Européenne" which literally means "European Conformity". The CE mark is a mandatory conformity marking for certain products sold within the European Economic Area (EEA). The CE marking indicates that a product has been assessed by the manufacturer and found to meet the minimum requirements for health, safety, and environmental protection set out in European Directives and Regulations. What is Meant by a CE Certificate? A CE certificate is an official document that lists the directives and standards that a product meets. The certificate is issued by a notified body, which is an organization that has been accredited by the European Commission to assess products for CE compliance. The certificate must be accompanied by the manufacturer's Declaration of Conformity, which states that the product meets all the necessary requirements. Products that Require a CE Certificate Any product that is covered by a European Direc...

To obtain CE certification, your products must meet all of the necessary requirements. There are a few key steps that you need to take in order to ensure that your products are compliant: Identify the Directives that Apply To Your Product In order to CE mark a product, it must fall under one or more of the New Approach Directives. These directives establish the requirements that products must meet in order to be sold throughout the EU. There are currently 14 New Approach Directives, which cover a wide range of products including electrical equipment, medical devices, and toys. Identify the Applicable Standards After you have determined which directives apply to your product, you need to identify the standards that correspond to those directives. The European Commission has published a list of harmonized standards for each directive, which must be met in order for a product to be CE-marked. Register for CE Certification The next step is to register your product with a certif...