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What is CE Marking?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The CE marking, also known as the Conformit\u00e8 Europ\u00ebenne Mark<\/a> (which translates to European Conformity) is a
mandatory conformity marking required in the European Union for regulating the sale of goods throughout the European Economic Area. It became a requirement in 1985 and is used as a declaration
by the manufacturer that the marked goods are in compliance with the EU\u2019s New Approach Directives<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essentially, any product that has the CE marking is deemed to meet the high safety, environmental, and health requirements as needed throughout the European Economic Area (EEA). The CE marking
also allows for fair competition, as all companies must abide by similar rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why is CE Marking Important?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every time you buy commercial products, such as a television set, a toy, or a mobile phone in the EEA, you\u2019ll notice the CE marking on the box. This is a manufacturer\u2019s decree that the goodsmeet all the legal requirements for sale in the EEA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to note that the CE marking is also required for goods that are manufactured in other countries but are intended for sale in the EEA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The CE marking is important for both businesses and consumers. Businesses get the freedom to sell their goods throughout the European Economic Area without having to worry about restrictions
once they meet all the legal requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for consumers, the CE marking instils confidence in them that the products are held to the same high standards of health, safety, and environmental protection across the EEA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a product is not compliant with the legal requirements, the CE marking cannot be used. If a manufacturer adds the CE mark on products that do not comply with the legal requirements, they are
deemed to have committed a criminal offence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to note that the CE mark cannot be substituted for a quality mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Which Products Require the CE Marking?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The process for determining which products require the CE marking is not straightforward. Before applying for CE certification, it is important for manufacturers to confirm a few things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n