The CE marking is a certification mark indicating the conformity of products sold in the European Economic Area (EEA) with health, safety and environmental standards. . The CE marking can also be found on products sold outside the EEA but produced or intended for sale in the EEA. The mark is a proof from the manufacturer that the goods comply with the applicable requirements laid down in the Community harmonisation legislation relating to its affixing. U. The CE marking shall ensure the free movement of goods throughout the Community market as no re-examination of the goods is required. . The CE marking is not a quality mark, the “CE” abbreviation comes from the French “Conformité Européenne”, which means “European Compliance”.
The most commonly known goods requiring the CE marking are:
- toys;
- machinery fittings;
- electrical goods;
- personal protective equipment;
- construction products;
- gas installations;
- radio and telecommunications equipment;
medical devices. .
Goods for which the legislation does not provide for the affixing of the CE marking may not be accompanied by it.
The CE marking may only be affixed to the goods by the manufacturer or his authorized representative. . When affixing the CE marking or imposing it on the authorised representative, the manufacturer shall assume full responsibility for the conformity of the goods with all applicable requirements m.
Does the CE marking have to be affixed to the packaging, instructions or accompanying documents?
The CE marking must be on the goods, but the relevant provisions may contain exceptions. . It could also appear on the packaging, accompanying documents or instructions, but it will be specified in the relevant rules for each product group.
How does the CE marking have to look at how big/small it should be?
The CE marking shall consist of the initials “CE” in the form:
If no special dimensions are specified in regulatory enactments, the height of the CE marking must be at least 5 mm. . Proportionality must be respected when increasing or reducing the CE marking.
When can the goods be marked with the CE marking?
The CE marking may be affixed to the goods only when the manufacturer has checked:
- whether the goods comply with the essential requirements (health, safety, environmental requirements) laid down in the legislation;
- if necessary, an independent conformity assessment body (notified body) assessment has been carried out for the product.
Only after the manufacturer has ascertained that the goods have complied with the requirements laid down must a declaration of conformity be drawn up and the goods may be marked with the CE marking. . The CE marking shall be the external proof of conformity with the requirements laid down.