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The CE Mark is the icon shown next to this page. The letters "CE" are the abbreviations for the French phrase "ConformitéEuropéene" which literally means "European Conformity". The term originally used was "EC Mark" and was officially replaced by the "CE Mark" in Directive 1993 / 93 / EEC in 68. "CE Mark" is now used in all EU official documents.

"CE Mark" is also used, but is not the official term. For example, in the 5 / 2007 / EC Directive dated September 2007, 47 / 90 / EEC, 385 / 93 / EEC and 42 / 98 / EC do not appear anywhere in the 8 page document.

The CE Mark of a product is the manufacturer's declaration that, in practice, by many of these Product Directives, it complies with the essential requirements of the relevant European health, safety and environmental protection legislation.

Product Directives include the "basic requirements" and / or "performance levels" and "Harmonized Standards" that products must comply with. Harmonized Standards are technical specifications established by various European standards agencies (CEN, CENELEC, etc.) (European Standards or Compliance Documents).

CEN Represents the European Standardization Committee.

CENELEC Represents the European Electrotechnical Standardization Committee.

The CE marking on a product indicates to government officials that the product may be placed on the market legally in their country.

The CE Mark of a product provides for the free movement of the product within the EFTA and European Union (EU) single market (including the total 30 EEA country) and

The CE marking on a product permits non-conforming products to be withdrawn by EEA customs and enforcement authorities.

European Economic Area (EEA):

The EEA covers the EU country and also Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. The EEA allows them to be part of a single market.

General principles of CE marking

  • The CE marking must only be affixed by the manufacturer or his authorized representative.
  • The CE marking shall be affixed only to products to which it has been added in accordance with certain Community compliance legislation and not to any other product.
  • By affixing or affixing the CE marking, the manufacturer declares that he is responsible for fulfilling all the requirements specified in the relevant Community compliance legislation for the conformity of the product.
  • The CE marking is the only mark that indicates the conformity of the product to the requirements applicable to the addition of the relevant Community compliance legislation.
  • It is prohibited to affix any markings, markings or inscriptions to the product which may mislead third parties regarding the meaning or form of the CE marking. Any other marking may be affixed to the product provided that the visibility, readability and meaning of the CE marking is not impaired in this manner.
  • Member States shall ensure that the regime governing the CE marking is correctly implemented and take appropriate measures in the event of improper use of the marking. Member States shall also provide penalties for violations, which may include penal sanctions for serious violations. These penalties shall be commensurate with the seriousness of the offense and constitute an effective deterrent against improper use.

CE Certificate is required for all recreational boats entering or selling in the European Union. Manufacturers must test and document to ensure compliance with all applicable European directives and requirements. CE certification is obtained from Notified Bodies, which are recognized by European states for conducting CE assessments and issuing CE certification documents.

Eurolab, to assist the testing and certification process for producers in Turkey, with compliance certificates that organizations work closely. Certification by a notified body allows you to show the CE mark on your products and gives you free and open access to the European Union market.

All products must not carry the CE mark. Only product categories subject to specific directives that provide the CE marking must be CE marked.

CE does not mean that the product is made by the EEA, but states that the product is evaluated before being placed on the market. This means that the product meets the legal requirements for sale there. This means that the manufacturer checks that the product complies with all relevant basic requirements, such as health and safety requirements.

If you are a manufacturer:

  • Conformity assessment
  • Creating a technical file
  • EC Declaration of Conformity (DOC)
  • Placing the CE mark on the product
  • If you are a distributor, you need to check the presence of both the CE marking and the necessary supporting documents.

If you are importing a product from a third country, you need to check whether the non-EU manufacturer has taken the necessary steps. You should check that the documents are available.

Products that require CE marking

The CE marking is mandatory, but only for products covered by one or more of the New Approach Directives.

Even if your product is manufactured outside the EEA, you must ensure that the product is CE marked if it is covered by a directive requiring the CE Mark. Not all products sold in the EU need to bear the CE mark.

The CE marking applies to products ranging from electrical equipment to toys and from civil explosives to medical devices.

The complete list of these product categories is as follows:

  • Active implantable medical devices
  • Gas-fired combustion devices
  • Ropeway installations designed to transport people
  • Eco design of energy related products
  • Electromagnetic compatibility
  • Equipment and protective systems designed for use in potentially explosive atmospheres
  • Explosives for civil uses
  • Hot water boilers
  • Household refrigerators and freezers
  • In vitro diagnostic medical devices
  • lifts
  • Low voltage
  • machinery
  • Measuring devices
  • Medical devices
  • Noise emission in the environment
  • Non-automatic weighing instruments
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Pressure equipment
  • Pyrotechnics
  • Radio and telecommunication terminal equipment
  • Entertainment Craft
  • Safety of toys
  • Simple pressure vessels

CE marking is not required for the following items;

  • chemicals
  • Medicine
  • Cosmetics and foodstuffs

 

How to place a CE mark on a product

Before placing a CE mark on a product, you must determine which EU New Approach Directives apply to your product. You must not include a CE mark on a product that is outside the scope of the directives.

The process you follow depends on the directives applied to your product.

  1. Define the directive (s) and harmonized standards that apply to the product.

There are more directives than 20 that specify product categories that require CE marking. The basic requirements of products, such as safety, are established at EU level and are generally outlined in these directives. Harmonized European standards are published in accordance with the applicable directives and describe the basic technical requirements in detailed technical terms.

  1. Check product-specific requirements

It is up to you to ensure that your product complies with the essential requirements of the relevant EU legislation. The use of harmonized standards remains voluntary. You may decide to choose other ways to meet these basic requirements. If you do not follow the security requirements of a standard in writing, you will need to demonstrate that your product is safe and provide relevant documentation.

  1. Determine whether a conformity assessment independent of the Notified Body is required.

Each directive covering your product determines whether an authorized third party (Notified Body) is included in the conformity assessment procedure required for the CE marking. This is not mandatory for all products, so it is important to check whether participation of the Notified Body is required. These bodies are authorized by national authorities and formally “notified una to the European Commission and listed in the NANDO (New Approach, Notified and Specified Bodies) database or TÜRCERT Please contact the certification firm.

  1. Test the product and check its suitability.

If you are producing a product, it is your responsibility to test the product and check its conformity to EU legislation (conformity assessment procedure). Part of the procedure is a risk assessment as a general rule. By applying the relevant harmonized European standards, you will be able to meet the basic legal requirements of the directives.

  1. Prepare and have the necessary technical documentation.

If you manufacture a product, you must install the technical documentation required by the directive (s) to assess the product's compliance with the relevant requirements and the risk assessment. If requested, you should be able to submit technical documents and EC DOC to the relevant national authorities.

  1. Placing the CE marking on your product and the EC Declaration of Conformity

CE marking of the product by the manufacturer or by his authorized representative within the EEA or Turkey must be given. It must be placed in the product or database in its legal form. It must be removable, legible and impossible. If the Notified Body is involved in the production control stage, the identification number must also be shown. It is the manufacturer's responsibility to prepare and sign an 'EC DoC' which proves that the product meets the requirements. That is, your CE marked product is ready to market.

Using the CE mark

Once you have met the conformity assessment requirements for the CE marking, you must attach the CE marking to your product or packaging. In addition to using the CE marking of your product, there are guidelines for reproducing the CE marking logo.

In general, you should include the CE marking on the product, but it can also be placed in packaging, manuals and other supporting literature. The rules covering the use of CE markings vary depending on the specific EU directive applicable to the product and it is recommended that the relevant guidance be reviewed.

All of the following general rules apply:

  • The CE marking must only be affixed by you - as a manufacturer - or by your authorized representative.
  • CE marking cannot be placed on products not covered by the relevant European directives
  • When adding the CE marking, you are fully responsible for the compliance of your product with the requirements of the relevant directives.
  • You should only use the CE marking to demonstrate that the product complies with the relevant directives.
  • You should not place any markings or signs that may misinterpret the meaning or shape of the CE marking.
  • Other markings on the product must not cover the CE marking
  • Member States shall ensure that they apply the regime governing the CE marking. They will provide penalties for violations, which may include criminal provisions to be applied in serious breach of the necessary action in case of improper use of marking. These penalties shall be commensurate with the seriousness of the offense and constitute an effective deterrent against improper use.

CE marking rules

  • Depending on the specifications of the directive covering the product, you should ensure that:
  • 'CE' initials must be in standard, recognizable form.
  • If you reduce or enlarge the size of your marking, the CE letters must be proportional to the standard version.
  • The CE marking must be at least 5 millimeters unless a larger minimum size is specified in the relevant directive.
  • The CE marking is affixed to the product or data plate - if this is not possible or guaranteed by the nature of the product, it must be placed on the packaging and accompanying documents.
  • The CE marking must be easily visible, readable and permanent.

Protect documents for CE marking

Please refer to specific directives and / or regulations as well as guidance documents.

After placing the CE mark on your product, you must protect certain documents. This information may be requested at any time by Market Surveillance Authorities to check that a CE marking has been legitimately affixed to a product.

The information you need to keep will vary depending on specific directives related to your product. You must keep the following general records:

  • How to produce the product
  • Product conformity with relevant national standards
  • Addresses of production and storage locations
  • Product design and production
  • Which New Approach Directives apply to the product and how it is met
  • Type-examination certificates of the European Community, if any
  • You must keep the information in the form of a technical file that can be provided when requested by an executive officer.

Manufacturer's Declaration of Conformity

AT DOC is a fully informative document. In the document, the manufacturer or his authorized representative within the EEA should:

  • Indicate that the product meets all necessary requirements of the directives applicable to the specific product
  • Make sure that the name and address of the manufacturer include information about the product, eg brand and serial number
  • The DOC must be signed by an individual working for the manufacturer or authorized representative and specify the function of the employee.

CE marking application

There are many institutions that apply CE marking legislation to prevent misuse of the CE marking and to ensure a high standard of product safety.

Execution or market surveillance is undertaken by the candidate public authorities (Market Surveillance Authorities) in each member state and each state has separate ways of enforcing the law once it is applied to national law.

Market Surveillance Authorities and processes will vary depending on which directives apply to your product. The following institutions are responsible for CE marking in our country:

  • industry and Trade Ministry
  • TURKISH Accreditation Agency

If your sanction does not meet the CE marking requirements of your product, it often provides you with an opportunity to ensure that the CE marking is correct. If you do not comply, you will need to remove your product from the market. You may also be responsible for fines and imprisonment.

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