CE Mark
Directives
What is CE Marking (CE)
CE Marking is the symbol as show on the top of this page. The letters "CE" are the abbreviation of French phrase Con formite Europeene" which literally means "European Conformity". The term initially used was "EC Mark", "CE Marking" is now used in all EU official documents..
Benefits
CE marking on a product:- Indicates that the product can be legally sold within the European Union (EU) and the European Free Trade Area (EFTA)
- Ensures the product can move the product meets minimum safety standards and therefore has a minimum level of quality
- Indicates to customers that the product meets minimum safety standards and therefore has a minimum level of quality
Check Conformity
For machinery that does not fall under one of the 23 categories to the Directive, the manufacturer himself carries out internal checks on the conformity of the product.If a product falls under one of those 23 categories, the manufacturer has the option of carrying out internal checks on the product only if it conforms to a European Harmonised Standard which covers all of the relevant health and safety requirements. If it is not the case then the conformity of the product must be assessed through either the EC-type examination procedure (and additional internal checks) or the full quality assurance procedure. These procedures, carried out by Notified Bodies, are explained in to the Directive.
Either a Notified Body has been involved or not, the manufacturer draws up and signs the EC Declaration of Conformity.
Verify Requirements
The New Approach Directives for the CE marking have been designed by the European Union in such a manner that they cover all requirements for products from each of the aforementioned sectors.Directive 2006/95/EC on Low Voltage Devices specifies in detail the essential requirements the product must meet in order for the manufacturer to the CE marking.
Directive 2006/95/EC is intended to remove all obstacles to the sale of low voltage electrical equipment within the EU, while at the same time ensuring that they offer the highest possible level of safety.
‘Low voltage devices’ are defined as any equipment designed for use with a voltage rating between 50 and 1,000 V for alternating current and between 75 and 1,500 V for direct current. The Directive contains a list of equipment not covered, including electrical components of lifts, electricity meters, plugs and socket outlets for domestic use.
The Directive 2006/95/EC specifies that equipment must not endanger the safety of people, animals or property ‘when properly installed and maintained and used in applications for which it was made
Need for Notified body?
Before proceeding with the assessment procedure, it is relevant to clear whether you, the manufacturer, can assess your product by yourself or you have to involve a Notified Body.Directive 2006/42/EC on Machinery foresees the involvement of a Notified Body if the product to be assessed falls in one of 23 categories and it does not conform to a European Harmonised Standard which covers all of the relevant health and safety requirement. In this case, the manufacturer has to seek assistance by a Notified Body. If it is not the case, the manufacturer himself carries out internal checks on the product..
A Notified Body verifies the compliance of a product by conducting a conformity assessment. It also ensures that the technical documentation sufficiently supports product compliance. If the Notified Body is involved in the production control phase, its identification number will follow the CE marking.
When the Notified Body is convinced of product compliance, issues a certificate of conformity to confirm this. Then the manufacturer draws up the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) to declare on his sole responsibility conformity to the relevant Directive. The DoC is legally binding.
if you require CE marking of your product's to the requirements of various EU directives. They are applicable to a wide range of products sold within or exported to countries in the European Union and European Economic Area.
