CE Marking
A declaration by a manufacturer that a product meets EU health, safety, and environmental requirements and is allowed to circulate freely in the European Economic Area.
CE Marking (Conformité Européenne) is a mandatory conformity marking for many products sold within the European Economic Area (EEA). It indicates that the manufacturer has assessed the product against the applicable EU directives and regulations and that the product meets EU safety, health, and environmental protection requirements.
When CE Marking Is Required
CE Marking applies to product categories covered by specific EU directives — machinery, low-voltage electrical equipment, medical devices, personal protective equipment, pressure equipment, toys, construction products, and many more. Each directive specifies its own assessment procedure, technical documentation requirements, and (where applicable) notified-body involvement.
Manufacturer Responsibilities
The manufacturer is responsible for issuing a Declaration of Conformity (DoC), preparing a technical file, performing or commissioning the required conformity assessment, and affixing the CE mark to the product. The DoC and technical file must be retained for at least 10 years and presented on request to market surveillance authorities.
How Certificate Management Software Helps
Maintaining CE Marking compliance means managing Declarations of Conformity, technical files, type examination certificates, calibration records for measurement equipment, and supplier certificates for components — all linked to specific products and revision levels. A centralized certificate management system replaces the shared-drive sprawl with a registry where every document is tied to the product (and product version) it supports.
Who needs this?
Manufacturers, importers, and distributors placing applicable products on the EU market.