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How to obtain a CE certificate: a step-by-step plan

Oct 17, 2023

What is a CE marking exactly?

Products which are sold in the European Union must meet a number of requirements when it comes to safety, performance and quality. For most products, a CE marking shows that they meet the current regulations. This blog explains CE marking in more detail. Officially speaking, it’s not a certificate but a marking, so since the two terms are frequently used interchangeably, we’ve chosen to do the same here. We will explain what a CE marking entails and what its purpose is. We’ll also provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to obtain a CE marking for your product.

It’s more than likely you’ve seen products with the CE logo at one time or another. Just take a look at your telephone or laptop. You can’t fail to see it. The European Union has stipulated that without this marking, such products will not be allowed onto the market. CE stands for Conformité Européenne. Product groups have been established for which a CE marking is required. These include:
  • electrical and electronic devices
  • electric toys
  • electric machines and components
  • medical devices
  • personal protective equipment
  • etc.

The purpose of a CE certificate

The CE marking stimulates the free trade of goods in the European Economic Area (EEA). All EU member states are part of this zone, plus Liechtenstein, Norway and Iceland. In addition to this, CE ensures that the national requirements for products also have European-wide alignment. If your products have a CE marking, this means, by and large, that they can be traded freely throughout the EEA. Does your product not meet the CE guidelines? If this is the case, you are not permitted to sell it.

DEKRA for your CE certificate

Do you wish to obtain a CE certificate for your product? Or would you like to know whether your products conform to the CE guidelines? At DEKRA we can help you do this. We test your product so that afterwards you can provide it with the CE marking. At DEKRA we have the in-house expertise and the test facilities to test a multitude of different products. Even more importantly, you will be able to put a safe product onto the market. We are more than happy to play our part in this process. Read more here about product certification and certifications & quality marks for products.
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