WHAT IS CE MARKING CERTIFICATION?

CE Marking is a certification mark that ensures conformity to the rules and regulation of the health, safety & environmental aspects for products sold in the European Economic Area (EEA).

The CE Marking is also found on products that are exported to various other regions besides Europe. It is seen as a credible source of a high standard throughout the world. As such, the application of CE standards on products enables you to reach new markets more easily.

CE Marking is considered as an authoritative stamp on the manufacturer’s conformity in following EU regulations on products with respect to health, safety and environment. CE Marking shall indicate that the product is free to enter the EEA. CE Mark is essential for all products that are exported or imported from EEA. The manufacturer shall affix the CE Marking to the products but must take certain obligatory steps before using it. CE Marking is also considered as a trade passport since it allows free market of products in EEA.

By affixing the CE Mark, the manufacturer takes the complete responsibility of the product and following the rules and standards as applicable by the European Union. The CE Mark has helped the European Markets to improve its product quality and various other factors that have provided greater lifestyle to its people. There is no restriction for producing a product having the CE Mark outside of the EU region. Generally, the CE Marking is supposed to be affixed on the product. But if that is not possible, then we are allowed to affix it on the packaging material or the data plate of the product.

Hence, it is clear that CE Marking is a key indicator of product compliance in European countries. Get CE Mark Certification.

SELF-ASSESSMENT OR A NOTIFIED BODY?

What is the Declaration of Conformity (DOC)?

Not all products are supposed to have a CE Marking but directives applicable to certain products decide the requirement of a CE Marking. The risk level is very important to decide whether the application of the certification should be done through a notified body or through self-assessment.

A Notified body is an organization designated by the European Union to assess the conformity of the product and issue the certification before being placed in the market. The notified bodies are referred to as NANDO (New Approach Notified and Designated Association). These organisations would be providing the recognition number to the certificate holder for the product.

The Company can self-declare the conformity after a discussion with qualified experts who would guide them on the requirement of a self-declaration or NANDO.Read more

From what I know, only the manufacturer can get this.