Global Certification

Introduction to CE Certification 

CE certification is the "main requirement" that constitutes the core of the European Directive. In the Resolution on New Methods of Technical Coordination and Standards of the European Community of 7 May 1985 (85/C136/01), the "main requirement" which needs to be used as the purpose of formulating and implementing the Directive has a specific meaning, that is, only products do not endanger the safety of human beings, animals and goods. All-round basic safety requirements, rather than general quality requirements, coordinate instructions only specify the main requirements, and general instructions are standard tasks. If the product meets the main requirements of relevant instructions, it can be attached with CE marking, instead of deciding whether to use CE marking according to the general quality requirements of relevant standards.

It is regarded as a passport for manufacturers to open and enter the European market. Products with the "CE" logo can be sold in the member states of the European Union without meeting the requirements of each member state, thus realizing the free circulation of goods within the scope of the member states of the European Union.

Meaning of the letter CE

The "CE" sign in the EU market is a compulsory certification mark. If the products produced by enterprises within the EU or those produced by other countries want to circulate freely in the EU market, they must be affixed with the "CE" sign to show that the products meet the basic requirements of the EU Directive "New Approach to Technology Coordination and Standardization". This is a mandatory requirement of EU law for products.

In the past, EC countries had different requirements for imported and sold products. Commodities manufactured according to one country's standards could not be listed in other countries. As part of efforts to eliminate trade barriers, CE came into being. Therefore, CE stands for European Unity (CONFORMITE EUROPEENNE).

In fact, CE is also the abbreviation of the phrase "European Community" in many EC languages. It was originally abbreviated as EC by the English phrase EUROPEAN COMMUNITY. Later, because the EC is COMMUNATE EUROPEIA in French, COMUNITA EUROPEA in Italian, COMUNIDADE EUROPEIA in Portuguese, COMUNIDADE EUROPEIA in Spanish and so on. Therefore, EC was changed to CE. Of course, CE can also be regarded as CONFORMITY WITH EUROPEAN (DEMAND) (in line with European requirements).

Significance of CE Mark

The meaning of CE logo is that the product with CE abbreviation meets the Essential Requirements stipulated in the relevant European Directive and is used to confirm that the product has passed the corresponding conformity assessment procedure and/or the manufacturer's declaration of conformity and is truly allowed to enter the EC market. Pass for sale on the market.

The relevant directives require industrial products with CE logo to be put on the market without CE logo. Products that have been put on CE logo to enter the market are not allowed to go on sale. If they find that they do not meet the safety requirements, they shall be ordered to withdraw from the market. If they continue to violate the relevant CE logo provisions of the directive, they will be restricted or forbidden to enter the EU market or be forced to withdraw from the market.

CE mark is not a quality mark, it is a mark representing that the product has met the standards and instructions of European safety/health/environmental protection/hygiene series. All products sold in the European Union must be mandatorily marked with CE mark. Therefore, the exact meaning is: CE mark is a safety qualified mark rather than a quality qualified mark.

Necessity of applying for CE certification

CE certification provides a unified technical specification for the trade of products in European markets and simplifies the trade procedures. In order to enter the European Union and the European Free Trade Area (EFTA), products of any country must be certified by CE and labeled with CE. Therefore, CE certification is the passport for products to enter the European Union and European Free Trade Area countries. CE Certification indicates that the product has met the safety requirements stipulated in the EU Directive; it is a commitment of enterprises to consumers, which increases consumers'trust in the product; and products with CE logo will reduce the risk of sales in the European market. These risks include:

● Risks of being detained and investigated by the Customs;

● Risks to be investigated and dealt with by market supervision agencies;

● Risk of being accused by peers for competitive purposes.

Benefits of applying for CE certification

● The EU's laws, regulations and coordination standards are not only numerous, but also very complex. Therefore, it is a wise move to obtain assistance from the designated EU institutions, which is time-saving, labor-saving and risk-reducing.

● Obtaining CE certificates from designated EU agencies can maximize the trust of consumers and market supervisors.

● Effective prevention of irresponsible accusations;

● In the face of litigation, the CE certificate of the EU designated agency will become the technical evidence with legal effect.

Scope of application of CE certification

EU EU and EEA countries need CE logo. As of January 2013, there are 27 member states of EU EU. They are:

Austria, Belgium, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Finland, Finland, France, Germany, Greece Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxemburg Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom (n) Britain, Estonia Estonia, Latvia Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia Slovakia, Hungary Hungary, Slovenia Slovenia, Malta Malta, Cyprus, Romania, Romania, Bulgaria and Bulgaria.

Three EFTA member countries: Iceland Iceland, Liechtenstein Liechtenstein, Norway.

Semi-EU countries: Turkey Turkey.

Directives covered by CE logo

In recent years, more and more CE signs have been used in the European Economic Area (European Union, European Free Trade Association member countries, except Switzerland) market. The goods added with CE marks indicate that they meet the requirements of a series of European directives, such as safety, health, environmental protection and consumer protection. As of December 1997, the EC issued the following directives for the implementation of CE symbols:

Technical documents to be prepared for CE certification

1. The name and address of the manufacturer (EU Authorized Representative (EU Authorized Agent) AR, the name and model of the product, etc.

2. Instructions for the use of products;

3. Safety design documents (including key structural drawings, which can reflect climbing distance, clearance, insulation layer number and thickness);

4. Technical conditions (or enterprise standards) of products and establishment of technical data;

5. Principle diagrams, block diagrams and circuit diagrams of products and electrical appliances.

6. List of key components or raw materials (please select products with European certification marks);

7. Testing Report;

8. Certificates issued by NB, the EU Authorized Certification Authority (for modes other than mode A);

9. Certificate of product registration in EU (for some products such as Class I medical devices, ordinary IVD in vitro diagnostic medical devices);

10. CE Conformity Statement (DOC);

CE Certified Product Types

1. CE Certification of Machinery: Gasoline Engine, Welding Machine, Water Pump, Air Compressor, Bottle Blower, Blowing Molding Machine, Mower, CNC Drilling Machine, Tool Grinder, Washing Equipment, Bulldozer, Lift, Drilling Machine, Dishwasher, Water Treatment Equipment, Gasoline Welding Machine, Printing Machinery, Woodworking Machinery, Rotary Drilling Machine, Grass Drilling Machine, Snow Sweeper Excavator, printer, cutting machine, road roller, leveler, irrigator, hair straightener, food machinery, lawn machine, etc.

2. CE certification of household appliances: fan, kettle, audio, TV, refrigerator, washing machine, hair dryer, hand dryer, vacuum cleaner, kitchen appliances, etc.

3. CE certification of lamps and lanterns: chandelier, track lamp, yard lamp, portable lamp, tube lamp, LED street lamp, lamp string, desk lamp, LED spotlight, LED bulb lamp, grid lamp, aquarium lamp, street lamp, LED lamp, LED lamp, energy-saving lamp, T8 lamp tube, etc.

4. CE certification of power supply: communication power supply, switching power supply, charger, display power supply, LED power supply, LCD power supply, UPS, etc.

5. Electronic CE certification: earplugs, routers, cell phone batteries, laser pens, vibration rods, etc.

6. CE Certification of Communication Products: Telephone, Cable Telephone, Wireless Main and Auxiliary, Fax Machine, Telephone Recorder, Data Machine, Data Interface Card and Other Communication Products.

7. CE certification of wireless products: Bluetooth BT products, tablet computers, wireless keyboard, wireless mouse, wireless reader, wireless transceiver, wireless walkie-talkie, wireless microphone, remote control, wireless network devices, wireless image transmission system and other low-power wireless products;

8. CE certification of wireless communication products: 2G mobile phone, 3G mobile phone, 4G mobile phone, DECT mobile phone (1.8G, 1.9G band), wireless walkie-talkie, etc.

9. Pressure Vessel CE Certification; Gas Storage Tank, Pressure Tank

10. CE certification of pressure equipment: pressure equipment such as valves, fittings, fire extinguishers, etc.

Notes for CE Certification

When CE certification needs to be done, attention should be paid to the authority and legitimacy of certification bodies. Only after strict testing can products be issued with qualified CE certificates. OViS has a professional and independent CNAS qualification laboratory, rich CE certification experience, and can provide all-round and one-stop testing and certification services. With the accreditation agencies of the United States, Britain, Germany, Italy and other countries to reach mutual recognition agreement, the test report has international credibility and authority! Interested in further information about CE certification, please call us: 0576-88221727, we will provide you with professional CE certification consulting services!!