The letters ‘CE’ appear on many products traded on the extended Single Market in the European Economic Area (EEA). They signify that products sold in the EEA have been assessed to meet high safety, health, and environmental protection requirements. When you buy a new phone, a teddy bear, or a TV within the EEA, you can find the CE mark on them. CE marking also supports fair competition by holding all companies accountable to the same rules. There are two main benefits CE marking brings to businesses and consumers within the EEA. Businesses know that products bearing the CE marking can be traded in the EEA without restrictions. Consumers enjoy the same level of health, safety, and environmental protection throughout the entire EEA.
Getting CE marking for a product is necessary in a number of ways, some of which are listed below. CE marking on a product gives guarantees that the product is in compliance with the necessary requirements of the European health safety and environmental protection legislations. This gives credit and confidence to the manufacturers to push their products to the global market. CE marking 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 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.
To apply the CE marking to your product, you need to set up a technical dossier showing that your product fulfils all the EU-wide prerequisites. Being the product's manufacturer, you bear exclusive obligations for ensuring conformity with all requirements. Here are some of the processes for CE marking: * Make enquiry about the EU requirements (applicable directive / rule) for your product. * Check whether your product meets the specific requirements for CE Marking. * Check whether your product needs to be tested by a Notified Body Test your product personally & subsequently from external agency (If required for your product). * Arrange the technical dossier / technical file / technical construction file. * Affix the CE marking and draft a declaration of conformity (EU Declaration of conformity / EC Declaration of conformity.