Products need to comply with various rules, directives and technical standards in order to meet the CE marking requirements. Certain types of products are able to be ‘self-certified’ by manufacturers but others, in particular the more high-risk products, have to undergo tests from an independent third party.
Each EU Member State has a ‘Competent Authority’ which enforces the rules. In the UK the responsible Government department is the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy or ‘DBEI’ who through the use of Market Surveillance Authorities (for example Trading Standards) ensure that goods are compliant and safe.
The stringent EU product safety directives that need to be followed in order to achieve compliance can make for a time consuming and complex process. Our experts have years of experience helping clients across a wide range of industries and are able to provide a comprehensive CE Marking conformity assessment service which provides customers with the knowledge and guidance needed to achieve compliance.
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Why is CE Marking Important?
CE Marking on a product is a manufacturer’s declaration that it complies with the necessary health & safety requirements of the relevant European health, safety and environmental protection legislation (Article 100A) also known as Product Directives.
Not everything needs to have a CE marking but some of the types of products includes – tech goods, products used by children, medical equipment, electrical, building machinery and heavy-duty products.
Just some of the reasons and benefits of CE Marking can include;
- Products that display a CE Marking clearly indicate to governments that the product can be legally placed on the market in their country.
- CE Markings are vital for UK manufacturers and exports by ensuring the free movement of their products within the EFTA & European Union (EU) single market. This is how it has earnt its nickname as being a ‘passport for products’.
- Both customers and retailers value the CE Markings which are a clear and widely recognised indication that the products meet the designated minimum safety standards and levels of quality.
- Products with a CE Marking promote public health and safety and enhances the credibility of those compliant products.
- CE Marking on products permits the withdrawal of any non-conforming products by the relevant customs and enforcement authorities.
- Having one central set of requirements across all relevant countries makes the manufacturing processes simpler and more efficient, with harmonised rules that reduce administrative burdens and the need for changes to meet the needs of individual countries.
JR Consultants CE Marking Services
At JR Consultants we work to take away the stress and confusion that often comes with the CE Marking process and help facilitate a faster, simpler and cost-effective path to compliance. Our holistic approach to CE Marking incorporates the use of specialist risk assessment and hazard analysis techniques for all the major EU CE Directives which ensures the best level of service is provided to our customers at all times.
We are able to provide guidance and advice on everything from product safety and CE Marking assessments, self-assessments and certifications reviews to PUWER compliance.
If you are looking for a clear roadmap to CE Marking compliance, then JR Consultants are here to help. Get in touch today and take the first step in your journey to simple, fast and affordable CE Marking Solutions.