Mandatory CE marking for products
Do you want to bring a product to market within the European Economic Area (EEA)? Your product may need a CE marking. The CE marking shows that the product meets the European rules for safety, health, and the environment.
When do you need CE marking?
A CE marking is required for specific product groups, such as toys, batteries, and medical devices. You need a CE marking if your product is classified under 1 or more of these product groups. If your product needs a CE marking, it must meet the regulations before you put the marking on it. The step-by-step plan for CE marking shows which steps you need to take to get a CE marking for your product.
If your product does not require a CE marking, you do not put a CE marking on it. Your product may need to comply with other Dutch or European regulations, such as product safety. You can use the SPEAC Finder tool to get an overview of the legislation, standards, and guidelines relating to product safety for your product.
Responsibility for adding CE marking
The manufacturer of the product is responsible for adding the CE marking to the product. It makes no difference whether they are located inside or outside the EEA. The CE marking on the product must be clearly visible, easy to read (at least 5mm high), and indelible. If this is not possible, you can put it on the packaging or the documents that come with the product, such as a user manual. Find out more about the design and the placement of CE marking on the European Commission’s website.
Do you import products from outside the EEA? Then you must check whether the product meets the European regulations and is allowed to have the CE marking.
Do you import products from outside the EEA, but do you bring them to market under your own brand? Then you are legally regarded as the manufacturer of the product. If the product needs a CE marking, you must have all relevant information about your product to prove it may carry a CE marking, such as a technical file.
Do you import a product with an existing CE marking, but do you change the product in a way that affects the safety or conformity of the product? Then the product must receive a new CE marking