CE Marking Testing and Certification

Products require a CE Marking and their Applicable EU Directives

For most products entering the EU, there are harmonized regulations (EU Directives) which need to be complied with depending on its product scope. Most directives will require a CE Mark, a mandatory mark that demonstrates a manufacturers’ compliance to applicable EU Directives. Individual country requirements may also apply.

We can assist you with compliance for the following products and accompanying CE Marking Directives:

• Construction products
  • Construction Products Regulation – Regulation (EU) No 305/2011
• Electrical and electronic products
  • EMC Directive (2014/30/EU)
  • RoHS 2 Directive
  • Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE II) – 2012/19/EU
• Energy-related products (dishwashers, household electronics, air conditioners, boilers, etc.)
  • ErP 2009/125/EC Directive
• Low voltage electrical equipment
  • Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU) 
• Machinery
  • ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU
  • Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
  • Outdoor Noise Directive 2000/14/EC: construction equipment, lift trucks, cranes, garden equipment, generators, compressors, etc.
• Marine equipment
  • Marine Equipment Directive 2014/90/EU
• Medical devices
  • Active Implantable Medical Devices Directive (90/385/EEC)
  • In-Vitro Diagnostic Directive (98/79/EC)
  • Medical Device Directive (93/42/EEC)
• Pressure equipment
  • Pressure Equipment Directive (2014/68/EU)
• Radio equipment
  • Radio Equipment Directive (2014/53/EU)
• Toys
  • Toy Safety Directive (2009/48/EC)
• Transportable pressure equipment
  • Transportable Pressure Equipment Directive (2010/35/EU)

How to Obtain CE Marking in 5 Easy Steps:

1. Decide which Directives are applicable to your product
2. Ensure your product is compliant with the applicable Directives by testing, and apply the relevant conformity assessment procedures
3. Compile and retain a technical file, which satisfies the requirements of the Directives
4. Write and sign the Declaration of Conformity and keep the original with the technical file
5. Apply CE marking to the equipment in accordance with the requirements of the Directive

Our Experts Guide You Through CE Certification

TÜV SÜD is an EU Notified Body authorized to evaluate product compliance within the requirements of most EU Directives and Regulations. Our CE marking testing services span the complete range of requirements for product acceptance in the EU, against the essential requirements of the Directives. In addition, our flexible time-to-market services can assist you with accelerated reviews or testing services, shortening your time to market. We support your business continuously by making sure you are the first to know about important regulatory developments in the industry.

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