How to Apply the CE Mark to Your Product

CE marking is an administrative certification indicating that a product meets health, safety, and environmental standards required for sale in the European Economic Area (EEA). It is also used on products sold outside the EEA that adhere to EEA regulations, making it a globally recognized symbol of compliance. The CE mark, which includes the CE logo and, where relevant, the four-digit identification number of the notified body, signifies that the product conforms to EU standards.

How to Affix CE Certification Marks

When adjusting the size of the CE marking on your product, ensure the proportions of the letters remain consistent. If the CE mark cannot be directly affixed to the product, it can be displayed on its packaging or accompanying documentation. For products that fall under multiple EU directives or regulations requiring CE marking, ensure the documentation states compliance with all relevant EU regulations. Note that a CE mark does not indicate that a product was manufactured in the EEA; rather, it signifies that the product has met the EEA's environmental, safety, and health standards for market approval.

How to Obtain a CE Certificate

Before a product can be sold, all conformity evaluation procedures, including monitoring, inspection, and CE certification, must be completed. Manufacturers should review the relevant regulations for their products and, if necessary, apply to designated notified bodies for compliance assessment services.

Essential Requirements

EU legislation ensures that products with the CE marking adhere to strict health and safety standards. These requirements focus on the inherent risks of components. Contact us to learn more about the CE certification process or other product compliance matters.

Minimal Risk Certification

For low-risk products, manufacturers can self-certify by preparing a Declaration of Conformity and affixing the CE Marking themselves.

Higher-risk products, however, require independent certification by a "Notified Body." These bodies, appointed by EU member states and notified by the European Commission, act as impartial testing labs. They must possess the qualifications necessary to meet the specific testing requirements outlined in the directives. Notified Bodies can be either private organizations or government agencies, and manufacturers can select one from any EU member state.

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