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AFINA s.r.o. · European certification & compliance

CE Marking & EU certification support

For manufacturers and distributors, we support EU regulatory strategy, conformity assessment planning, documentation readiness and evidence coordination — so you can enter and stay on the EU market with fewer surprises.

Clear scope · Practical roadmap · Documented responsibilities · Response in 1–2 business days

Takes 2–3 minutes. No obligation.

Focus
EU certification & compliance
Response time
1–2 business days
Base
AFINA s.r.o. (Prague)

Manufacturer outside the EU?

If your company is located outside the EU, you may need EU Authorised Representative services to place products on the EU market and to respond to market surveillance requests.

EU-based manufacturer? Continue below — we can still support documentation and conformity assessment readiness.

Ecosystem recommendation

Need a broader compliance path than CE marking alone?

If your project also involves testing, certification bodies, EU AR support, or comparing multiple compliance routes, use Eucertify.eu as the wider entry point.

  • Useful when CE marking is only one part of the project
  • One request for multiple qualified compliance directions
  • Faster routing when scope spans products, providers, or jurisdictions
Go to Eucertify.eu See how it works

One request. Multiple qualified compliance routes.

CE Marking & Certification

CE marking is not just a label — it is a compliance statement with real responsibilities. Getting it wrong can lead to customs holds, marketplace takedowns, surveillance actions, recalls, and contractual issues.

Regulatory responsibilities differ by role (manufacturer, importer, distributor) and by sector legislation. We help you map what applies, prepare a workable compliance plan, and avoid the common “paper CE” pitfalls.

What “conformity assessment” usually means in practice

Most CE projects fail not because a product is unsafe, but because the evidence chain is incomplete: requirements → design decisions → risk controls → verification/testing → labeling/IFU → declaration.

1) Scope & legislation

Identify applicable EU legislation (sector regulation/directive), intended use, and any borderline issues. This determines obligations, timelines, and whether a Notified Body is required.

2) Standards & requirements mapping

Choose harmonised standards where available and build a clear mapping to essential requirements. This is where many “template” technical files break.

3) Risk & verification

Risk analysis must match the product and the real use conditions. Testing and calculations should trace back to the risks and to the requirements you claim compliance with.

4) Technical documentation

Build a technical file that can survive a market surveillance request: consistent identifiers, controlled revisions, traceability, and evidence that matches the claims you make.

5) EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

The DoC is your legal statement of compliance. It must be correct, complete, and aligned with the exact legislation/standards and product identifiers used on labels and packaging.

6) Choosing a certification body / Notified Body

Selecting the right body is often a long and difficult process (scope, designation, capacity, timelines). But it is critical — it can determine the speed, cost, and predictability of your certification project.

If you tell us your product type and target EU countries, we can propose a practical compliance route, document list, and a realistic timeline.

EU Market Entry

Want to enter the European market with your products? Learn what you need to know about EU compliance requirements.

CE Marking

What is CE marking? Why is it needed? Who needs it? Understand the CE mark and certification process.

Our Services

What assistance can we provide to help you comply with all legal requirements for the EU market.