Do you intend to import or distribute products that require CE marking? Then you need to check that the manufacturer has affixed the CE marking correctly. This, in turn, requires that certain documentation can be obtained and verified.
Note: I assume that you are intending to import or distribute an existing product. If you are having a new product manufactured, then there are no pre-existing CE marking documents to check.
Toys, electronics, machinery, PPE, medical devices, and other products imported from China to the EU are subject to various regulations and directives mandating CE marking.
In this guide, we answer common questions about CE marking in the context of importing products from China. We also highlight some of the common misunderstandings surrounding CE marking products manufactured in China.
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Products can only be correctly CE marked if the manufacturer can provide a set of clearly defined documents. In this guide, we explain what these documents are and their relevance to the CE marking process.
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CE marking must be affixed correctly, in terms of the symbol used, but also placement and size. Further, products subject to CE marking requirements must generally also meet additional labelling requirements concerning traceability, instructions, and warnings.
In this guide, we take a closer look at how CE marks must be affixed and other labelling requirements that often come together with CE marking requirements.
Note: This article uses the PPE Regulation and the Council Directive 93/68/EEC as the reference points. That said, the same principles can be found in most other regulations and directives mandating CE marking for toys, electronics, batteries, medical devices, and other requirements.
CE Mark Sample: You can find CE marking label samples at the end of this guide. These samples are based on specific articles from EMC Directive.
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Not sure if your product requires CE marking? In this guide, I explain how you can determine if CE marking is not required for your product. I also list product categories that are generally not subject to CE marking requirements, while also explaining edge cases when CE marking is still applicable.
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This article covers many of the key steps that must be followed to CE mark machinery in accordance with the requirements laid out in the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230. This guide is relevant for products that belong to the following categories:
This guide is based on the requirements applicable to machinery, not partly completed machinery.
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This guide explains the step-by-step CE marking process for products defined as Personal Protective Equipment under the EU PPE Regulation, from the manufacturer’s perspective. Products defined as PPE include the following:
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This practical step-by-step guide explains how to CE mark electronics. More specifically, the guide explains how to find applicable regulations and directives, identify harmonised standards, create labels and documentation, and manage lab testing.
Note that this guide is written from the perspective of a manufacturer, which also includes companies selling products under their brand. Further, this guide assumes that your product is not subject to notified body reviews.
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This guide explains how the CE marking process for toys works in practice. We break down the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive into 5 actionable steps from the perspective of the manufacturer. Note that a manufacturer in this context also refers to brand owners.
The CE marking indicates that a product is compliant with the requirements of relevant CE marking directives and regulations. Such directives and regulations apply to a wide range of products, including electronics, toys, helmets, sunglasses, and medical devices.
In this guide, we list directives and regulations for which the CE marking is required. Each section includes product examples and requirements that EU importers and manufacturers must be aware of.
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