Certification introduction

CE, abbreviated from the French "Communate Europpene", is the meaning of the European Community, referred to as the European Union. The CE mark is a legally mandatory mark in the EU market. 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 show that the product complies with the European Union's "New Approach to Technology Coordination and Standardization" (The New Approach to technical harmonization and standardization).

Without the CE mark, it is not allowed to be sold on the market. Products that have been affixed with the CE mark and entered the market, if they do not meet the safety requirements, they shall be ordered to withdraw from the market. If they continue to violate the relevant CE mark regulations of the directive, they will be restricted or prohibited from entering the EU market Forced to withdraw from the market.

CE certification basic information

Is it mandatory: mandatory + self-declaration

Certificate validity period: no validity period

Factory inspection requirements: no requirements

Certificate holder requirements: no requirements

Technical information: voltage frequency AC 230V, 50Hz / 60Hz, plug European specifications CEE 7/7 & 7/16 or national specifications

CE mandatory certification and CE self-declaration instructions

Most products are affixed with the CE mark by the manufacturer by adopting a self-conformity declaration method; some products with relatively higher risks require a third-party agency authorized by the European Union, that is, a notified body (Notified Body) to conduct a conformity assessment. Only the CE mark can be affixed.

Applicable area

CE certification is available in 33 special economic zones in Europe, including: 27 in the European Union, 4 countries in the European Free Trade Zone, and the United Kingdom and Turkey. Products with the CE mark can be circulated freely in the European Economic Area (EEA).

The specific EU EU 27 countries list is: Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Ireland, Greece, Spain, France, Croatia, Italy, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, Netherlands, Austria, Poland , Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland, Sweden.

Note 1: EFTA includes four member states of Switzerland (Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein), but the CE mark is not mandatory in Switzerland;

Note 2: Because of the colonial era, CE certification is widely used and recognized globally. Some countries in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Central Asia may also receive CE certification.

Note 3: As of November 2019, Brexit is in progress, and follow-up results are to be determined.

Applicable product range

If you want to understand the scope of CE products, you must want to understand the NLF regulations of CE certification. NLF stipulates that products within its scope need to be CE certified. The new EU legislative framework NLF currently has 22 directives, which are as follows:

1. Toy Safety-Directive 2009/48 / EU

2. Mobile pressure equipment-Directive 2010/35 / EU

3. Restriction of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment-Directive 2011/65 / EU

4. Construction Products-Regulation No. 305/2011 (EU)

5. Pyrotechnic products-Directive 2013/29 / EU

6. Recreational boats and personal water boats-Directive 2013/53 / EU

7. Civil Explosives-Directive 2014/28 / EU

8. Simple pressure vessel-Directive 2014/29 / EU

9. Electromagnetic compatibility-Directive 2014/30 / EU

10. Non-automatic weighing instruments-Directive 2014/31 / EU

11. Measuring Instruments-Directive 2014/32 / EU

12. Lift-Directive 2014/33 / EU

13. Equipment and protection systems for potentially explosive environments-Directive 2014/34 / EU

14. Radio Equipment-Directive 2014/53 / EU

15. Low Voltage-Directive 2014/35 / EU

16. Pressure equipment-Directive 2014/68 / EU

17. Marine Equipment-Directive 2014/90 / EU

18. Ropeway installations-Regulations (EU) 2016/424

19. Personal protective equipment-Regulation 2016/425

20. Gas appliances-Regulations (EU) 2016/426

21. Medical Devices-Regulation No. 2017/745

22. In vitro diagnostic medical equipment, specification (EU) 2017/746

Note: NLF refers to the European Union ’s new legislative framework. The full name “New Legislative Framework” refers to the EU ’s regulations to strengthen the market supervision framework and recognition system for products. In 2008, the “New Legislative Framework” adopted relevant regulations in the original new method directive system. In addition to the unified definition of the concept, specific provisions are made on national accreditation bodies and accreditation systems, the EC market regulatory framework, product market access control, general rules for the use of signs, and EC funding.

After being familiar with the regulatory framework, let's categorize the corresponding products. The scope of CE certification is very wide. Generally speaking, most products require CE certification for export to the EU. CE certification is mandatory for electronic products and toys exported to Europe, such as:

Power supply: communication power supply, charger, display power supply, LCD power supply, UPS, etc .;

Lamps and lanterns: pendant lights, track lights, courtyard lights, portable lights, downlights, string lights, table lamps, grille lights, aquarium lights, street lights, energy-saving lights, T8 tubes, etc .;

Home appliances: fans, electric kettles, stereos, televisions, mice, vacuum cleaners, etc .;

Electronics: earplugs, routers, mobile phone batteries, laser pointers, vibrators, etc .;

Communication products: telephones, wired and wireless main and auxiliary machines, fax machines, answering machines, modems, data interface cards and other communication products.

Wireless products: Bluetooth BT products, wireless keyboards, wireless mice, wireless readers, wireless transceivers, wireless microphones, remote controllers, wireless network devices, wireless image transmission systems and other low-power wireless products, etc .;

Wireless communication: 2G mobile phones, 3G mobile phones, 3.5G mobile phones, DECT mobile phones (1.8G, 1.9G frequency band), etc .;

Machinery: Gasoline engine, welding machine, CNC drilling machine, tool grinder, lawn mower, washing equipment, bulldozer, elevator, puncher, dishwasher, water treatment equipment, gasoline welding machine, printing machinery, woodworking machinery, rotary digging Drilling machines, lawn mowers, snow sweepers, excavators, printing machines, printers, cutting machines, road rollers, trowels, brush cutters, hair straighteners, food machinery, lawn machines, etc .;

Medical equipment and toys.

Common electronic and electrical products are:

Low voltage directive: home appliances, IT / AV products, lighting products, etc.

Electromagnetic compatibility directive: home appliances, IT / AV products, lighting products, etc.

Machinery Directive: All related products

Radio frequency and communication terminal equipment instructions: wireless or communication terminal products

application process

1. The applicant company fills out the application form, provides information, application form, product manual and technical documents.

2. The organization evaluates the CE certification inspection standards and CE certification inspection items and quotes.

3. The application company confirms the project and sends samples.

5. The laboratory conducts product testing arrangements and completes the review and evaluation of technical documents.

6. After the product test meets the requirements, provide the product test report or technical construction document to the applicant company, and issue the CE certificate after the test is passed.

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

Application materials

1. The name and address of the manufacturer (EU authorized representative (EU authorized agent)), product name, model, etc .;

2. Product instruction manual;

3. Safety design documents (including key structural drawings, that is, design drawings that can reflect the creeping distance, gap, number of insulation layers and thickness);

4. Product technical conditions (or enterprise standards), establish technical data;

5. Product electrical schematic, block diagram and circuit diagram, etc .;

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

7. Testing Report (Testing Report);

8. Relevant certificates issued by the EU authorized certification body NB (for models other than model A);

9. The product registration certificate in the EU (for some products such as: Class I medical devices, general IVD in vitro diagnostic medical devices);

10. CE Declaration of Conformity (DOC);

Certification fee

The cost of CE certification is mainly related to the product and the selected organization. In addition, whether it is expedited will also affect the quotation.

In addition to the different quotations of different institutions, the cost is also related to the product itself. For example, ordinary products without RF only need to test EMC, wireless products (Bluetooth, WIFI, 4G, etc.). In addition to the EMC part, a large number of radio and telecommunications instructions are also required. The cost will undoubtedly increase a lot.

General electronic product CE certification fees:

· Common low-voltage products, lower charges;

· For ordinary high-pressure products, the charges range from several thousand yuan;

· Wireless products, the charges are higher, generally ranging from thousands to tens of thousands.

Electronic product CE certification processing cycle

7-10 working days for ordinary products.

Wireless products are about 3 weeks.

The significance of CE certification

1. The necessity of applying for CE certification, products must be processed for export to Europe.

CE certification is a pass for products to enter the EU and European Free Trade Zone countries.

CE certification indicates that the product has reached the safety requirements stipulated by the EU directive;

CE certification is a commitment of enterprises to consumers, which increases consumers' trust in products; products bearing the CE mark will reduce the risk of sales on the European market.

2. The benefits of applying for CE certification

EU laws, regulations and harmonized standards are not only large in number, but also very complex in content. Therefore, it is a wise move to save time, effort and reduce risks by obtaining help from EU designated agencies

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

Can effectively prevent the emergence of irresponsible allegations; will become technical evidence with legal effect.