What is CE marking? Why CE Marking
Certification Is Necessary?
What
is CE marking?
CE Marking is a 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 Certificationis 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 Certificationon 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 markingproduct 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 marking certification.
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