What is CE certification? (What is CE Mark?)
In EU countries, CE certification is considered as a "commercial passport" for products to circulate in the EU market. Currently, many manufacturers have their goods confiscated by EU customs because of bad quality or returned because there is no CE Marking.
CE has many different names such as CE Marking, CE Mark but according to European Commission, it is officially called CE Marking. CE Marking is required for many products and indicates that:
- Manufacturers have tested products to meet EU requirements(CE requirements) for environment, safety and health.
- Product complies with EU legislation.
- Product is freely traded within the European market.
CE Marking certificate is also considered as a "commercial passport" for products to enter the European EU market. Currently, many manufacturers have their goods confiscated by EU customs because of bad quality or returned because there is no CE Marking. However, not all organizations can issue CE Marking certificates.
A CE Marking organization must obtain a Notified Body number from the European Commission with a recognized scope, and have their information displayed on the European Commission's website http://ec.europa. eu/. If a fake or unrecognized CE Marking certificate is used, the product will be returned because it does not meet EU requirements and lacks relevant technical records.
International CE certification - Countries require mandatory CE Marking:
– European Union (EU)
– European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
CE Certificate of Conformity - Products requiring CE Marking:
| No | Directive | Product | Related to EC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Machinery Directive | Máy móc cơ khí | 2006/42/EC |
| 2 | Low Voltage (LVD) | Thiết bị điện và điện tử bao gồm AC 50V ~ 1000V, DC 75V ~ 1500V | 2014/35/EU |
| 3 | Electro-magnetic Compatibilty (EMC) | Thiết bị điện và điện tử | 2014/30/EU |
| 4 | Medical Device | Thiết bị y tế | (EU) 2017/745 |
| 5 | Active Implantable medical Device | Thiết bị y tế cấy dưới da | 90/385/EEC |
| 6 | In Vitro Diagnostic medical Device | Các thiết bị y tế ống nghiệm | (EU) 2017/746 |
| 7 | Lifts Directive | Thang máy | 2014/33/EU |
| 8 | Equipment for Explosive Atmspheres (ATEX) | Sản phẩm chống cháy nổ | 2014/34/EC |
| 9 | Safety of Toys | Đồ chơi trẻ em | 2009/48/EC |
| 10 | Simple Pressure Vessels | Thiết bị áp lực đơn | 2014/29/EU |
| 11 | Appliances Burning Gaseous Fuels | Thiết bị khí đốt | (EU) 2016/426 |
| 12 | Radio equipment directive | Thiết bị đầu cuối, truyền thông | 2014/53/EU |
| 13 | Non-automatic weighing instruments | Thiết bị cân không tự động | 2014/31/EU |
| 14 | Personal Protective Equipment | Thiết bị bảo vệ cá nhân | (EU) 2016/425 |
| 15 | Hot-water Boilers | Nồi hơi nước nóng | 92/42/EEC |
| 16 | Construction Products | Vật liệu xây dựng | (EU)No 305/2011 |
| 17 | Marine equipment | Thiết bị hằng hải | 2014/90/EU |
| 18 | Pressure Equipment | Thiết bị áp lực | 2014/68/EU |
| 19 | Explosives For Civil uses | Các loại thuốc nổ dân dụng | 2014/28/EU |
| 20 | Recreational Craft | Du thuyền | 2013/53/EU |
| 21 | Measuring instruments | Dụng cụ đo lường | 2014/32/EU |
| 22 | Packaging and packaging waste | Thùng để đóng gói | 94/62/EC |
| 23 | Pyrotechnic articles | Pháo hoa | 2013/29/EU |
CE Marking is only required for products covered by one or more of the required Directives. Not all products are required to have CE marking. CE Marking is not required for items such as:
- Chemistry
- Textile
- Food
Manufacturers applying CE Marking are responsible for:
- Testing for conformity.
- Technical construction files (TCF).
- EC Declaration of Conformity and CE Marking Certification.
- CE Marking.
If you are a distributor, you must check if the manufacturer provides sufficient CE Marking certification and technical documentation (TCF).
Benefits of CE Marking certification:
– Ensure free circulation and is a “Passport” to help your products easily access EU market and EFTA (European Free Trade Association) market.
– Affirm the safety, health and environment.
– Be “the symbol of the product” to help improve the brand, quality and competitiveness of the product.
– Expand manufacturers' understanding of product safety, health and environmental requirements.
– Expand export activities around the world.
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