Manufacturer
Identifies applicable legislation, prepares technical documentation, carries out conformity assessment and issues the Declaration of Conformity.
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CE marking (Conformité Européenne) is a manufacturer's declaration that a product meets the essential health, safety and environmental requirements of the applicable EU legislation, before it can be placed on the EU market.
CE marking is not a single regulation but a mark required by many sector-specific EU directives and regulations - covering electronics, machinery, toys, construction products, personal protective equipment, radio equipment and more. For each product, the manufacturer identifies the applicable legislation and harmonised standards, carries out a risk assessment, compiles technical documentation, and issues an EU Declaration of Conformity. For most categories this is a manufacturer self-declaration; higher-risk categories require an independent Notified Body to assess conformity before the mark can be applied. Non-EU manufacturers placing products on the EU market may also need an EU Authorised Representative - a separate legal role, not part of the CE marking process itself.
Identifies applicable legislation, prepares technical documentation, carries out conformity assessment and issues the Declaration of Conformity.
Verifies the manufacturer has met its obligations, checks the CE mark and documentation are present before placing the product on the market.
Checks the product carries the required marking and documentation, and does not supply products known to be non-compliant.
CE marking is a manufacturer's declaration that a product meets the essential requirements of the applicable EU legislation. It is not a quality mark or a third-party certification stamp by default - for most product categories it is a self-declaration backed by technical documentation, though higher-risk products require Notified Body involvement.
No. CE marking confirms legal compliance with specific EU requirements (safety, health, environmental protection), not general quality. A product can be CE marked and still be a poor-quality product, and vice versa for aspects CE marking does not cover.
No. Many product categories allow manufacturer self-assessment (Module A) against harmonised standards. Higher-risk categories - certain construction products, some PPE categories, specific machinery - require independent conformity assessment by a Notified Body.
Yes. A correctly CE-marked product placed on the market in one Member State can move freely across the EU/EEA without additional national marking, though language requirements for labels and instructions still apply per country.
CE marking applies to specific product categories under sector legislation (electronics, machinery, toys, construction products, PPE, etc.). The General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) is a general safety net that applies to non-food consumer products alongside, not instead of, CE-marking legislation - see getGPSR.eu for GPSR-specific representation.
Note: This page provides general information, not legal advice. Specific obligations depend on your product and applicable EU legislation.
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