CE marking

The CE marking, which stands for “Conformité Européenne” (European Conformity), is a symbol affixed to products that indicate they conform to European Union (EU) health, safety, and environmental protection standards. This marking allows the product to be sold within the European Economic Area (EEA) and signifies that the manufacturer or importer has ensured compliance with relevant EU legislation and standards applicable to that product category.

The CE marking is mandatory for numerous product categories, indicating conformity with essential requirements such as safety, health, environmental protection, and consumer protection. It is not a quality mark but rather a declaration that the product meets the necessary requirements to be legally sold within the EEA.

The specific requirements for obtaining and affixing the CE mark vary according to the type of product, and the process often involves conformity assessment procedures, documentation, and the involvement of authorized bodies or notified bodies to ensure compliance with EU regulations.