Introduction to CE certification

CE certification is the "main requirement" that constitutes the core of the European Directive. In the European Community's (85 / C136 / 01) "Resolution of New Methods of Technical Coordination and Standards" of May 7, 1985, the need for development and implementation The purpose of the directive "main requirements" has a specific meaning, that is, it is limited to the basic safety requirements of products that do not endanger the safety of humans, animals and goods, rather than general quality requirements. The coordination directive only specifies the main requirements, which are standard tasks . Products complying with the main requirements of the relevant directives can be attached with the CE mark, instead of determining whether the CE mark can be used according to the general quality requirements of the relevant standards.

Therefore, the accurate meaning is: the CE mark is a safety mark instead of a quality mark.

It is regarded as a passport for manufacturers to open and enter the European market. All products bearing the "CE" mark can be sold in the EU member states without having to meet the requirements of each member state, thus achieving the scope of goods in the EU member states Free circulation within.

The word CE is abbreviated from French "Communate Europpene", which means the European Community. The European Community later evolved into the European Union (EU).

The meaning of the CE mark is that the CE abbreviation is used as a symbol to indicate that the product affixed with the CE mark complies with the essential requirements of the relevant European directives and is used to confirm that the product has passed the corresponding conformity assessment procedures and / or manufacturing The manufacturer ’s declaration of conformity has truly become a pass for products to be allowed to enter the European Community market.

The relevant directives require industrial products affixed with the CE mark. Those without the CE mark shall not be sold on the market. Products that have been marked with the CE mark and entered the market and found to fail to meet the safety requirements shall be ordered to withdraw from the market and continue to violate the relevant CE mark provisions of the directive Will be restricted or prohibited from entering the EU market or forced to withdraw from the market.

The CE mark is not a quality mark. It is a mark representing that the product has complied with European safety / health / environmental protection / sanitation standards and directives. All products sold in the EU must be marked with the CE mark.

The "CE" mark in the EU market is a mandatory certification mark. Whether it is a product produced by an enterprise within the EU or a product produced by another country, if it is to be circulated freely in the EU market, it must be affixed with the "CE" mark to indicate that the product Comply with the basic requirements of the EU "Technical Coordination and Standardization New Method" directive. This is a mandatory requirement imposed on products by EU law.

In the past, EC countries had different requirements for the import and sale of products. Products manufactured according to the standards of one country may not be marketable in other countries. As part of efforts to eliminate trade barriers, CE came into being. Therefore, CE stands for CONFORMITE EUROPEENNE.

In fact, CE is also the abbreviation of the phrase "European Community" in many European Community languages. The original English phrase EUROPEAN COMMUNITY was abbreviated as EC, and later the European Community was COMMUNATE EUROPEIA in French and COMUNITA EUROPEA in Italian , Portuguese is COMUNIDADE EUROPEIA, Spanish is COMUNIDADE EUROPE, etc., so the EC is changed to CE. Of course, you might as well consider CE as CONFORMITY WITH EUROPEAN (DEMAND) (in line with Europe (requirements)).

The necessity of applying for CE certification

CE certification provides unified technical specifications for the trade of products of various countries in the European market, and simplifies the trade procedures. Any product from any country that enters the European Union or the European Free Trade Zone must undergo CE certification and affix the CE mark to the product. Therefore, CE certification is a pass for products to enter the European Union and European Free Trade Zone countries.

CE certification means that the product has reached the safety requirements stipulated in the EU Directive; it is a commitment of the enterprise to consumers and increases the consumer's trust in the product; products with the CE mark will reduce the risk of sales in the European market. These risks include:

1. The risk of being detained and investigated by the customs;

2. Risks investigated by the market supervision agency;

3. The risk of being accused by peers for competitive purposes.

Benefits of applying for CE certification

1. The laws, regulations and harmonized standards of the European Union are not only large in number, but also very complicated in content. Therefore, it is a wise move to save the time and effort and reduce risks by obtaining the help of the EU designated agency;

2. Obtaining the CE certification from a designated agency of the European Union can maximize the trust of consumers and market supervision agencies;

3. Can effectively prevent the occurrence of irresponsible allegations;

4. In the face of litigation, the CE certification of the EU designated agency will become legally effective technical evidence;

CE certification process

1. The manufacturer's relevant laboratory (hereinafter referred to as the laboratory) submits a preliminary application, oral or written.

2. The applicant fills in the CE-marking application form, and sends the application form, product instruction manual and technical documents to the laboratory (if necessary, the applicant company is required to provide a prototype).

3. The laboratory determines the inspection standards and inspection items and quotes.

4. The applicant confirms the quotation and sends the samples and relevant technical documents to the laboratory.

5. The applicant provides technical documents.

6. The laboratory issues a charging notice to the applicant, and the applicant pays the certification fee according to the charging notice.

7. The laboratory conducts product testing and review of technical documents.

8. Technical document review includes:

a. Whether the file is perfect.

b. Whether the documents are written in the official languages of the European Community (English, German or French).

9. If the technical documents are incomplete or the prescribed language is not used, the laboratory will notify the applicant to make improvements.

10. If the test fails, the laboratory will notify the applicant in time and allow the applicant to improve the product. So, until the test passes. Applicants should modify the technical information in the original application to reflect the actual situation after the change.

11. For the rectification costs involved in Articles 9 and 10, the laboratory will issue a supplementary charge notice to the applicant.

12. The applicant shall pay the rectification fee according to the supplementary charge notice.

13. The laboratory provides the applicant with a test report or technical document (TCF), CE certificate of conformity (COC), and CE mark.

14. The applicant signs the CE guarantee self-declaration and attaches the CE mark on the product.