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CE Marking
The CE mark signals that the product meets the requirements of relevant European directives. It is mandatory for a wide range of products sold within or exported to the European market.
CE marking on a product:
- indicates to governments that the product can be legally sold within the European Union (EU) and the European Free Trade Area (EFTA).
- Ensures the product can move freely throughout the European Single Market
- Indicates to customers that the product meets designated minimum safety standards and therefore has a minimum level of quality
- Promotes public health and safety
- Enhances product credibility
- Leads to improved sales and greater customer satisfaction
CE Marking is the manufacturer's claim that the product meets the essential requirements of all relevant European Directives. CE Marking compliance is a legal requirements in the European Union member states and the European Economic Area countries. The countries are Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lichtenstein, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands, UK
Other countries re like to adopt the directives in the future.
The following European Directives requiring the affixing of a CE Marking are currently in force:
Following are the industries where CE Mark is applicable:
- Toys Directive
- Machinery Directive
- Low Voltage Directive
- Electromagnetic Compatibility or EMC Directive
- Personal Protective Equipment Directive
- Pressure Equipment Directive
- Medical Devices Directive
- Active Implantable Medical Devices Directive
- Directive for In Vitro Diagnostica
- Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive
- Simple Pressure Vessels Directive
- Gas Appliances Directive
- Lifts Directive
- Recreational Craft Directive
- Directive for Equipment and Protective Systems for Use in Explosive Atmospheres or ATEX Directive
- Non-automatic Weighing Instruments Directive
- Cableways Directive
- Construction Products Directive
- Explosives for Civil Use Directive
- New Hot Water Boilers Directive
- Measuring Equipment Directive
- Directive Interoperability of the Trans-European high-speed rail system
- Marine equipment Directive
- Transportable pressure equipment Directive
- Noise emission in the environment by equipment for use outdoors
The CE mark is applicable to: medical devices, machinery, industrial installations, toys, electrical equipment, electronics, domestic appliances, pressure equipment, personal protective equipment, recreational craft, refrigerators etc.
The CE marking does not apply to: cosmetics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, foodstuffs