European Union CE marking related knowledge popular
2023-09-25 16:11:57Introduction to CE
CE is a French acronym which means "European Conformity". "The CE mark is a safety certification mark, which is regarded as a passport for manufacturers to open and enter the European market. In the European Union market "CE" mark is a mandatory certification mark, whether it is the products produced by enterprises within the European Union, or products produced in other countries, in order to circulate freely in the European Union market, must be affixed with the "CE" mark to indicate that the product complies with the European Union "New Approaches to Technical Harmonisation and Standardisation" Directive. New Approaches to Technical Harmonisation and Standardisation" directive. This is a mandatory requirement for products under EU law.
Which countries are applicable to CE marking?
The 27 member states of the European Union: Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Ireland, Greece, Spain, France, Croatia, Italy, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, the Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland and Sweden.
Notes:
1) The UK is leaving the European Union, now export products to the UK need to be affixed with the UKCA logo, in the UK CE certificate will slowly be replaced by the UKCA certificate.
(2) Turkey as a candidate for the European Union, for products entering its market, is also mandatory CE certification, and the highest sampling rate.
What is the meaning of MD Directive, CPR Regulation, EMC Directive, LVD Directive, MDR Regulation, etc., which are often mentioned in CE certification?
The European Union according to product categories issued by the corresponding regulations and standards, with its detailed requirements to tell manufacturers and traders of all types of products need to comply with the regulations, directives and standards. Common ones are:
MD Machinery Directive
LVD Low Voltage Directive
EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
CPR Construction Materials Regulation
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
MDR Medical Device Regulation
IVDR In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation
PED Pressure Equipment Directive
GPSD General Product Safety
RED Wireless Products Regulation
PED Pressure Equipment Directive
TOYS Toys Directive
Lift Lift Directive
Erp Energy Efficiency Directive
ATEX Explosion Proof
MID Measurement Directive
So if the EU customers and customs require the provision of MD certificates or EMC certificates, PPE certificates, in fact, is to require the provision of CE certificates.
Apply for CE marking process
1. Provide product information and related requirements to the testing organisation to assess the offer
2. The commissioner confirms the return of the signature offer, fill out the application form, provide samples, information, and arrange for payments
3. Open the case, arrange product testing and audit information
4. If there are problems with the test and information, arrange for rectification and retesting.
5.Pass the test, the testing organisation will issue CE certificate and report, and the case will be closed.
