FAQ

CE marking is a part of the EU’s harmonisation legislation. By affixing the CE marking to a product, the manufacturer declares on his sole responsibility that the product conforms to all applicable requirements of the relevant EU legislation, and that the appropriate conformity assessment procedures have been successfully completed. This is irrespectively of whether a third party has been involved in the conformity assessment process or not.

Products may bear other markings which are not covered by Union legislation. They may be used to contribute to the improvement of consumer protection; therefore they have a different meaning and purpose as the CE marking.

The manufacturer (or the authorised representative established within the EU) must draw up and sign an EC declaration of conformity (DoC) as part of the conformity assessment procedure provided for in the applicable legislation. This means that the manufacturer declares that his / her products fulfil the essential requirements of the applicable legislation and the manufacturer assumes responsibility for the compliance of the product.

Notified Bodies carry out the mandatory conformity assessment procedures according to the applicable legislation when a third party is required. These bodies are being notified by the Member States, who assess if an independent third party body is competent to carry out conformity assessment in accordance with the requirements and fulfils further specific requirements of the applicable legislation.