CEmärkningen

The CE mark is a conformity marking that indicates a product meets the essential requirements of the applicable European Union directives and regulations. It signifies that the product has been assessed by the manufacturer and is deemed to comply with EU legislation. This allows the product to be freely traded and placed on the market within the European Economic Area (EEA). The CE mark is not a quality mark or a certification of origin; it is a declaration by the manufacturer that the product meets the health, safety, and environmental protection standards required by the EU.

The directives and regulations that require the CE mark cover a wide range of product categories, including toys, electronics, medical devices, machinery, and personal protective equipment. Manufacturers are responsible for determining which directives apply to their products, conducting the necessary conformity assessments, and affixing the CE mark. For some products, this may involve self-assessment, while for others, it requires the involvement of a Notified Body, an independent organization designated by an EU country to assess the conformity of products.

Once a product bears the CE mark, it is presumed to meet the requirements of all applicable EU directives and regulations. Member states of the EU are obliged to respect the CE marking and cannot restrict the free movement of products bearing the mark unless they have evidence that the product does not meet the essential requirements. The CE mark is a visible symbol of product compliance within the European Union.