The CE marking must be affixed to the product or to its data plate. However, where this is not possible or not warranted on account of the nature of the product, it must be affixed to the packaging, if any, and to the accompanying documents, where the directive concerned provides for such documents.
The CE marking must be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly. For the manufacturer, the CE mark means that there is a technical file that contains all the relevant information to support the CE mark on the product.
This may include, drawings, bill of materials, test report and assessments, instructions and other documents that are required by the Directive or support the conformity of the product. Please see our Directives page for more information. Call now Email us. Ask a question. CE Marking Resources. Articles Case Studies Jobs. CE Marking Related Topics. What is CE Marking? How does the CE Mark Work? CE Mark Certification Vs. Self-Declaration CE marking does not provide any specific information to the consumer.
The Bottom Line in Demonstrating CE Mark Conformity Any organization manufacturing or selling products in the EU should be aware of its obligations when it comes to demonstrating conformity to requirements and directives: The CE Mark must be affixed to demonstrate conformity with the provisions of the directives.
In the event of a challenge, a report from a notified body may be submitted showing conformity of the equipment. This allows the manufacturer working with a notified body to show conformity with the safety objectives.
There are many bodies that enforce CE marking legislation to prevent misuse of the CE marking and to ensure that product safety is maintained to a high standard. Enforcement, or market surveillance, is undertaken by nominated public authorities Market Surveillance Authorities in each member state, and each state has separate ways of enforcing the legislation once it has been implemented into national law.
Market Surveillance Authorities and processes will vary depending on which directives are applicable to your product. The following bodies, amongst others, are responsible for CE marking enforcement in the UK:.
If an enforcement body finds your product does not meet CE marking requirements, they will often provide you with an opportunity to ensure it is correctly CE marked. If you fail to comply with this, you will be obliged to take your product off the market.
You may also be liable for a fine and imprisonment. CE marking guidance on the Europa website. View CE marking guidance for specific products from the Europa website. Product safety for businesses. CE marking logo examples on the Europa website. Added a section on choosing which conformity marking to use. Check what you need to do. To help us improve GOV. It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. Cookies on GOV. UK We use some essential cookies to make this website work. Accept additional cookies Reject additional cookies View cookies.
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