CEmärkt

CEmärkt is the Swedish term commonly used for the CE marking, the conformity mark that indicates a product meets EU health, safety and environmental protection requirements for sale within the European Economic Area. The presence of the mark signifies that the product has been assessed against applicable EU directives or regulations and complies with the essential requirements laid down in those rules.

The CE mark is not a quality mark. It does not certify performance or superiority, but rather that the product meets the minimum safety and compliance standards set by EU law. The responsibilities for achieving and maintaining the marking rest with the manufacturer or the authorized representative in the EU/EEA. Depending on the product category, conformity assessment may involve internal production control, testing by a notified body, or other procedures. A technical file or technical documentation must be prepared, a risk assessment conducted, and a Declaration of Conformity issued. For certain product groups, external verification by a notified body is required.

Once conformity is demonstrated, the CE mark must be affixed to the product, its packaging, or accompanying documentation in a visible, legible, and indelible form. The mark should be accompanied by any other information mandated by the applicable directives (for example, serial numbers, user instructions, or safety notes).

The marking applies to a wide range of products, including electrical equipment, machinery, toys, medical devices, construction products, and personal protective equipment, among others. National authorities in EU/EEA member states enforce compliance, and non-compliant products may be withdrawn, recalled, or fined. Importers and distributors share responsibility to ensure that products bearing the CEmärkt conform to the relevant requirements.