CE Marking is the symbol as shown on the top of this page. The letters "CE" are the abbreviation of French phrase "Conformité Européene" which literally means "European Conformity". The term initially used was "EC Mark" and it was officially replaced by "CE Marking" in the Directive 93/68/EEC in 1993. "CE Marking" is now used in all EU official documents.
"CE Mark" is also in use, but it is NOT the official term. For instance, in the Directive 2007/47/ec, of 5 September 2007, amending the directives 90/385/eec, 93/42/eec & 98/8/ec, the term CE Marking appears 9 times whereas CE Mark appears nowhere in the entire 35-page document.
CE Marking on a product is a manufacturer's declaration that the product complies with the essential requirements of the relevant European health, safety and environmental protection legislation, in practice by many of the so-called Product Directives.*
2. Contents :
What is the CE mark.
Why CE marking is required.
Benefits of CE Marking.
New Approach Directives.
Affixation Of The Marking.
How To Get Certified .
3. CE marking is a certification mark that
indicates conformity with health, safety, and
environmental protection standards for
products sold within the European Economic
Area (EEA).
The CE marking is the manufacturer's
declaration that the product meets the
requirements of the applicable EC directives.
4. Why CE marking is required?
It is the Passport for product to enter EUROPE
market.
CE mark is “ Symbol of Quality”.
Consumer will Consider CE marking On
Product as an indication of conformance to laid
down minimum standards.
5. The CE marking allows the manufacturer to
freely circulate their product throughout the 30
countries of the European Economic Area(EEA).
How Do You Benefit From CE Marking?
6. The great benefit for manufacturers is that there is now
only one set of requirements and procedures to comply
with in designing and manufacturing a product for the
entire EEA.
The various and conflicting national regulations are
eliminated.
As a result, the product no longer needs to be adapted
to the specific requirements of the different member
states of the EEA.
In addition, it may be considered a benefit that by
implementing the requirements, the product will be
safer for the user and this may also reduce damage and
liability claims.
7. Other than the legal requirement to do so, benefits of CE
Marking include:
Products can be compared across borders (harmonised
product and test standards).
Testing independently undertaken by accredited third
party.
Some of the testing goes beyond traditional national
requirements.
Product standards introduced to some countries where
none previously existed.
Manufacturer’s responsibility clearly defined .
8. 89/686/EEC Personal protective equipment
90/385/EEC Active implantable medical devices
92/42/EEC Hot-water boilers
93/15/EEC Explosives for civil uses
93/42/EEC Medical devices
94/25/EC Recreational craft
94/9/EC Equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres
95/16/EC Lifts
97/23/EC Pressure equipment
98/79/EC In vitro diagnostic medical devices
99/5/EC Radio and telecommunications terminal equipment
2000/9/EC Cableway installations designed to carry persons
2014/30/EC Electromagnetic compatibility
2004/22/EC Measuring Instruments Directive
2006/42/EC Machinery
2014/35/EC Low voltage directive
2009/105/EC (ex-87/404/EEC) Simple pressure vessels
2009/48/EC Safety of toys
2009/23/EC (ex-90/384/EEC) Non-automatic weighing instruments
2009/142/EC (ex-90/396/EEC) Appliances burning gaseous fuels
Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 Construction products
NEW APPROACH DIRECTIVES
9. AFFIXATION OF THE
MARKING TO YOUR PRODUCT
The CE marking must be affixed by the manufacturer
after completion of the requirements of the relevant
directive/s.
CE marking must be affixed according to its
legal format visibly, legibly and indelibly.
If a Notified Body was involved in the
production control phase, its
identification number must also be
displayed.
11. How To Get Certified?
Identify the EU requirements for your product. ...
Check whether your product meets the specific
requirements. ...
Check whether your product must be tested by a Notified
Body. ...
Test your product. ...
Compile the technical dossier. ...
Affix the CE marking and draft a declaration of
conformity.
