CE standard
What is CE standard?
CE marking is a mark that indicates that a device or product complies with the essential requirements of all EC directives.
It is a standard managed by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) and the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC), and certification and acquisition of CE marking is a mandatory condition for exporting products to Europe.
Scope of coverage
Medical equipment, simple pressure vessels, building materials, gas-burning equipment, toy safety, machine safety, personal protective equipment, etc. based on EC directives.
All prescribed goods must bear the mark and authorization to use the CE mark requires documented evidence that the goods meet the prescribed standards.
Among the EC directives related to CE marking, representative directives include the following.
Target devices and products must satisfy all applicable directives.
| Directive name | Main directive number | Examples of main products |
|---|---|---|
|
Machinery |
2006⁄42/EC |
Machine tools, Construction machines, Woodworking machines, Parts mounting machines, Inspection machines, Textile machines |
|
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) |
2004/108/EC |
Equipment using electric/electronic devices, Home appliances, Office machines, Telephones, Electric motors |
|
Low voltage |
2006/95/EC |
Devices operating at AC50-1000V, DC75-1500V |
|
Medical equipment |
93/42/EEC |
Diagnostic and therapeutic equipment |
|
Simple pressure vessel |
87/404/EEC |
Gas pressure vessels, Compressed air vessels for automotive brakes |
|
Telecommunication terminal equipment |
93/97/EEC |
Fax, Modem, ISDN |
|
Toy safety |
88/378/EEC |
Dolls, Puzzles and Children's bicycles |
|
Gas burning equipment |
90/396/EEC |
Gas heater, Gas water heater |
|
Marking |
93/68/EEC |
Unification of indications for CE marking |
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