What is CE marking? Why CE Marking Certification Is Necessary?

What is CE marking?

CE Marking  certification that determines product conformity with health, safety and environmental protection standards.  CE marking applies to product sold within the European economic area (EEA). The CE marking can also be found on products that are sold outside the European economic area but are manufactured or designed in the EEA. CE Marking Certification is also known as CE mark. CE marking certification is mandatory to export products to Europe. The CE marking on a product the manufacturer ensures that the product is in conformity with the essential requirements of the applicable EC directives. The Word "CE" stand for "Conformite Europeene" ("European Conformity"). According to the level of risk of the product, the CE Mark is affixed to a product by the manufacturer or authorized representative after ensuring that the product meets all the CE mark requirements.

Why CE Marking Certification Is Necessary?

CE marking certification for a product is necessary in a number of ways, some of which are listed below.

• CE marking Certification on a product gives guarantees that the product is in compliance with the necessary requirements of the European health safety and environmental protection legislations.  It gives more credit and confidence to the manufacturers to push their products to the global market.
• CE marking certification on a product also gives assurance to government officials that the product is fit enough to be placed on the market in their country, and thus enhancing global distribution of products
• CE marking certification on a product also aids easy and free movement or distribution of a product within the European Union market; it also permits the withdrawal of the products that does not conform with the EEA customs and enforcement authorities or regulations.

CE Marking Process

To apply the CE marking product certification, you need to set up a technical dossier showing that your product fulfills all the EU-wide prerequisites. Being the product's manufacturer, you bear exclusive obligations for ensuring conformity with all requirements. Some of the processes for CE marking are:

Take enquiry about the EU requirements (applicable directive / rule) for your CE Marking

Product.

• Check whether your CE product meets the specific requirements for CE Marking Certification.
• Check whether your CE product needs to be tested by a Notified Body
• Test your CE Marking product personally & subsequently from external agency (If required for your product).
• Arrange the technical file / technical dossier / technical construction file.
• Affix the CE marking and draft a declaration of conformity (EU Declaration of conformity / EC Declaration of conformity.

Countries Where CE Marking is Mandatory

CE Marking is mandatory in following European countries:

Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, Turkey, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal.

Apart from above specified countries many Asian, African & Middle East countries accept CE Marking as a parameter of product safety.

HOW DO YOU BENEFIT FROM CE MARKING CERTIFICATION?

The CE marking Certification is a kind of trade passport for the European marketplace: it allows the manufacturer to freely circulate their product throughout the 30 countries of the European Economic Area (EEA).

The benefit for CE manufacturers is that there is now only one set of requirements and procedures to comply with in designing and manufacturing a product for the entire EEA. The various and conflicting national regulations are eliminated. As a result, the product no longer needs to be adapted to the specific requirements of the different member states of the EEA.

Similarly, In addition, it may be considered a benefit that by implementing the requirements, the product will be safer for the user and this may also reduce damage and liability claims.

IAS Expertise in CE Marking Services

    IAS certification is an accredited certification registrar providing different types of certificate which include the CE marking certificates for various organizations or companies.  Our Organization (IAS) expertise in the industry is second to none as we boast of best hands that have gotten relevant experience in CE marking services. Should you need to get CE marking in India, don't hesitate to reach out to us at IAS certification limited. EAS mainly focusing to conduct audit and ensure everything is properly placed towards getting your CE mark certification.