Is CE marking mandatory in Europe?

CE marking is only obligatory for products for which EU specifications exist and require the affixing of CE marking. Some products are subject to several EU requirements at the same time. You must make sure that your product complies with all the relevant requirements before affixing the CE marking to it.

Is CE a European standards?

The Conformitè Europëenne (CE) Mark is defined as the European Union’s (EU) mandatory conformity marking for regulating the goods sold within the European Economic Area (EEA) since 1985. The CE marking represents a manufacturer’s declaration that products comply with the EU’s New Approach Directives.

Is CE a legal requirement?

CE marking is mandatory, but only for those products which are covered by the scope of one or more of the New Approach Directives. Not all products sold in the EU need to bear CE marking. CE marking applies to products, ranging from electrical equipment to toys and from civil explosives to medical devices.

Can you self certify CE mark?

The CE marking procedure is one of self-certification. Generally, you can do everything yourself and the steps below will guide you through the process. However Conformance, and a small number of other consultancies, exists because the CE marking process can be extremely complicated and time consuming.

Can I sell a product without a CE mark?

If no CE directive or regulation applies, the General Product Safety Directive (2001/95/EC) may apply. This General Product Safety Directives requires that products are safe, but is does not require any marking.

Is CE mark accepted in USA?

The US system does not use CE marking or any other (general) conformity marking. In the US product requirements are based on national laws as enacted by the Congress. Standards are on a voluntary base in the EU as a rule, but can be mandatory in the US.

Does CE mean China export?

This “CE” mark means “China Export” and only means that the product was manufactured in China. As you can see that the letters in the “China Export” logo are sitting very close to each other and bear a striking resemblance to the official European marking. This is the one to watch out for.

Does CE marking still apply in the UK?

The CE marking is only valid in Great Britain for areas where GB and EU rules remain the same. If the EU changes its rules and you CE mark your product on the basis of those new rules you will not be able to use the CE marking to sell in Great Britain, even before 31 December 2022.

How do I declare myself CE?

To self-certify, the manufacturer must assess the conformity of the products to the applicable directives and standards….The declaration must include the following:

the manufacturer’s name and address;
the product description;
the CE marking directives that apply to the product.
the European standards used; and,

What types of products require CE marking?

The following products require CE marking:

Cableways.
Construction products.
Electronic equipment.
Equipment and protective systems for use in explosive atmospheres.
Explosives for civil use.
Gas appliances.
Hot water boilers.
Lifts.

When is CE marking mandatory in the EU?

When is CE marking mandatory? CE marking is only obligatory for products for which EU specifications exist and require the affixing of CE marking. Some products are subject to several EU requirements at the same time.

Why do I need a CE marking for my product?

Many products require CE marking before they can be sold in the EU. CE marking indicates that a product has been assessed by the manufacturer and deemed to meet EU safety, health and environmental protection requirements. It is required for products manufactured anywhere in the world that are then marketed in the EU.

How many directives are there for CE marking?

There are more than 20 directives setting out the product categories requiring CE marking. The essential requirements that products have to fulfil, for example safety, are created at EU level and are set out in general terms in these directives.

How big does a CE mark have to be?

The CE marking must be visible, legible and indelible. The CE marking must consist of the initials “CE”, both letters should have the same vertical dimension and be no smaller than 5mm (unless specified differently in the relevant product requirements).