Why You Need CE Marking

Are you a manufacturer? Perhaps you are buying a boat or other leisure vehicle, or you need to purchase or sell machinery for a new venture.

Whatever your purpose, any machinery or vehicle you purchase or sell must have a CE marking in order to comply with European law.

What is CE Marking?

The letters CE are an abbreviation of "Conformité Européene", a French phrase which means that any product baring this symbol meets European safety standards. The mark gives a guarantee to the buyer that whatever they are buying conforms with the law in terms of safety.

What type of products should be marked?

If you are a manufacturer and you export your products to Europe, then they will generally need to be marked. Equally if you are purchasing a product you should ensure that it bears the CE mark to guarantee that it is safe and protected by European law. Products which need marking can include:

• Gas burning appliances, such as boilers and ovens

• Cableway installations that are used to carry people

• Low voltage electrical goods such as kettles and irons

• Machinery such as that seen in assembly lines

• Various medical devices

• Television and radio equipment

• Pressure equipment such as flanges, nozzles, couplings

• Vehicles such as cars and boats

However, there are many more products that require marking that are not listed here.

How Do I Get My Product CE marked?

There are several steps you need to take in order to gain CE approval. You will need to follow the conformity assessment procedures set out by the European Union. These can be easily found on the CE Marking Association website.

If you are not sure if a product you are buying or selling needs to bear the CE Mark or be tested then you will find all the information you need in this document.

How Do I Get My Product CE marked?

If you need to get your product tested you should look for a reputable CE Marking company. A reputable company should offer clients a wide range of services and be willing to offer advice and conduct assessments.

They should also be able to provide you with the relevant training and support. A reputable company should also offer you the option of identifying the compliance requirements for your intended global markets.