CEcertifieras

CEcertifieras is a term used to describe an organization or service that provides conformity assessment to support CE marking for products sold in the European Economic Area (EEA). The aim is to demonstrate that products meet the essential health, safety, and environmental requirements laid down in relevant EU directives and harmonized standards. The concept is generic and can serve as a model for certification bodies operating within the EU’s internal market.

CEcertifieras offers activities such as determining applicable directives, performing risk assessment, conducting product testing and evaluation, reviewing and approving technical documentation, conducting production control or factory audits, issuing conformity certificates and assessment reports, and assisting with the preparation of the EU Declaration of Conformity. In some cases, CEcertifieras may subcontract testing to accredited laboratories and coordinate with Notified Bodies for directives requiring third-party assessment.

Certification bodies like CEcertifieras are typically subject to national accreditation and oversight. They may be accredited under ISO/IEC 17065 for product certification or EN ISO/IEC 17021 for management system certification, and must maintain impartiality and traceability of their decisions. In the EU, Notified Bodies perform notified tasks under specific directives; CEcertifieras entities may operate as independent conformity assessment bodies or as part of a larger certification network.

Process overview typically includes: application and scoping, assessment planning, technical documentation review, testing and evaluation, production or process audit, certification decision, issuance of certificate and declaration of conformity, and ongoing surveillance.

Limitations and notes: CEcertifieras is a generic term and not an official designation; actual designation, scope, and required accreditations depend on the directives applicable to a product and the regulatory framework, which can differ by member state. See also CE marking, conformity assessment, accreditation.