ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS CE MARKING
Your passport to successful European Market Access

Considered as a single entity, the European Union has the largest economy in the world, with a GDP of 13.4 trillion USD (2005). In 2006, there were 492 million Europeans in the 27 countries. Accessing this market is obviously vital for most companies’ success.

Managing and overcoming these technical barriers to trade through determining what Directives and standards apply, which conformity assessment route to take, is an arduous task, yet a vital task.

What is CE marking?

By affixing the CE marking, the manufacturer, or its representative, or the importer assures that the item meets all the essential requirements of all applicable EU directives. Examples of European Directives requiring CE marking include toy safety, medical devices, machinery, low-voltage equipment, R&TTE, and Electromagnetic compatibility. There are about 25 Directives requiring CE marking.

The manufacturer, whether established inside or outside the Community, is the person ultimately responsible for the conformity of the product with the provisions of the relevant Directive(s) and for the affixing of the CE marking. The manufacturer may appoint an authorized representative established in the Community to act on his behalf. The person responsible for placing the product on the market may, exceptionally, be deemed to have assumed the responsibilities of the manufacturer.

What are the key benefits?

- Access the world’s second larget importer (and largest exporter)
- It is mandatory to understand your obligations and demonstrate compliance
- Working with a Compliance Partner from project concept helps reduce project life cycle timescales / budget
- Combining CE marking with other certifications such as CB Scheme, USA/Canada Safety Certification, CCC, GOST-R, etc… can further reduce timescales and costs.

Our Approach

One of the best ways to achieve success of a new product is to give it the best possible start, with care and attention at every stage. At Bureau Veritas, we can assist with the entire life cycle of a product. From design and development, through supply and production, to distribution and delivery, to retail distribution and even final dismantling or destruction. Bureau Veritas Group boasts the following Notified and Competent Body appointments:

- 87/404/EEC - Simple pressure vessels
- 88/378/EEC - Safety of toys
- 89/336/EEC - Electromagnetic compatibility
- 89/686/EEC - Personal protective equipment
- 90/385/EEC Active implantable medical devices
- 90/396/EEC - Appliances burning gaseous fuels
- 94/9/EC - Equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres
- 94/25/EC - Recreational craft
- 95/16/EC - Lifts
- 96/98/EC - Marine equipment
- 97/23/EC - Pressure equipment
- 98/37/EC - Machinery
- 99/5/EC - Radio and telecommunications terminal equipment
- 99/36/EC - Transportable pressure equipment
- 2004/22/EC - Measuring Instruments
- 2006/95/EC - Low voltage

Complying with CE marking is a critical issue when looking to launch your product on the global marketplace. Understanding the myriad of regulations that affect your product in your target market is key to this success. Our assessment process begins with understanding where your product(s) is to be marketed, who will use the product, what are your quality expectations?

The responses help us to identify the regulatory barriers, the Directives, Standards, your conformity assessment route options, etc… and to develop a rationalized Compliance plan for your product range with your target markets within, as well as outside, the EU.