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Product Certification
for the Europe
CE Certification – Take the accurate steps to certify your product
Trading your product on the European Market may result in numerous questions along the process. Economic operators (manufacturers, importers, distributors) often request answers at the very early stage of the Certification procedure. The CE marking Directives and Regulations list is extensive. Therefore, the economic operators will seek expert advice for their product certification. In order to be able to affix the CE marking on your product, it is of the utmost importance to comprehend the full scope of the CE Certification. Let us start planning the vital steps that will lead to affixing the CE marking on your product
How do we start CE Certification?
A simple yet essential start of this procedure is to comprehend its definition and main topics. CE Certification is a process which authorizes to affix CE marking on a product. Ideally, it should start during the development stage of the product as certain CE requirements exist that relate to product safety, user health, and environment. In other words, it is preferable to know these requirements on day 1 of the development stage. Nonetheless, it is possible to issue a CE certificate for ready-to-use products. As a final note, economic operators should be aware that products with a CE certificate must comply with European safety rules in order to be traded freely within the European Economic Area (EEA).
What is a CE marking?
The CE marking of products enables free trade of products within the European market, regardless whether or not these products have been manufactured in the EEA (the Member States of the European Union plus Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein), in Turkey, or elsewhere. The Member States of the European Economic Area are not allowed to restrict the placement of CE-marked products on the market, unless there is proof of non-compliance of these products with the European legislation.
A CE marking does not imply that a product was manufactured in the EU. This marking simply indicates that the product conforms with the requirements of the EU harmonisation legislation. Therefore, the CE marking can be regarded as essential information to both the authorities of the Member States as to other relevant parties. Just to be clear: a CE marking is not regarded as a marketing tool.
​Manufacturers, importers and distributors of non-food products within the EU are legally required to affix a CE marking to these products. However, this is only mandatory for those products for which CE directives and/or regulations have been drafted. Placing products without a CE marking on the market is considered to be a violation of the relevant directives and/or regulations and is regarded as an economic crime under the Commodities Act.
​However, affixing a CE marking on products for which no CE directives and/or regulations have been drafted, is also considered a violation. Are you not sure whether it is mandatory to affix a CE marking on your product, please contact one of our experts for a free product classification.
We will guide you in Six Steps towards the successful Certification of your product
Your aim is to complete the Certification process successfully and affix the CE marking on your product. Thus, what you need are a clear outline of the necessary steps and the most qualified experts by your side. Depending on the product category, the plan of action for obtaining a CE certificate varies. The general plan of action contains the following six steps
1. Check which EU Directive(s) applies to your product
2. Search for essential requirements for your product
3. Determine if the product requires Notified Body assessment
4. Assess product conformity
​5. Draft and maintain technical files
6. Draw up the Declaration of Conformity and affix the CE marking
Axia Cert International provides both complete CE Certification and assistance on any single stage of the process, whether it is risk assessment or the drafting and verifying of technical documentation.
​Your Product Certification is our mission
Our experts are ready to assist you as they cover a broad product category list:
ATEX
ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU
Medical Devices
Medical Device Regulation 2017/745
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
PPE Regulation 2016/425/EU
​Restriction on the use of certain Substances (RoHS)
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
Construction Products
CPR 305/2011
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Machinery and Installations
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
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Pressure Equipment (PED)
Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU
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Toys
Toys Safety Directive 2009/48/EC
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Electronic Equipment (EMC)
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
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Electrical Equipment (LVD)
Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
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Radio Equipment (RED)
Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU
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Others (GPS)
General Product Safety Directive 2001/95/EC
Ask our experts away
​In case you plan on entering the European Economic Area, be assured that our experts will stand by your side in the Certification process. If you have any questions regarding CE Certification or the classification of your product, please, feel free to contact us directly. If you are ready to take the next step then…
Request a quote now and our experts will return to you with more information and a quote indicating the costs of your Certification. Please, bear in mind that the cost of a CE Certification varies by Directive(s), product, and plan of action.
​Start the process now and allow us to be…
Your Expert in Product Certification!
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