I made this short video presentation to answer some of the basic questions about CE marking. Do you like it? Please comment below. Which specific CE marking questions would you like me to answer in a video like this one?
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Do products qualify for CE when they have UL or CSA certification?
Often we get a question similar to this: “Our product already has a UL and/or CSA approval. Does that mean that we automatically qualify for the CE marking?” Unfortunately, that is not the case.
What is a directive?
A European directive can be regarded as an European law, and – unlike it’s name may assume – is legally binding for every Member State of the European Union. Through transposition into the national legislation of the Member States, persons and companies are subject to the requirements of the European directives.
In which countries is the CE marking required?
The CE marking is currently required in the following countries:
How do you benefit from CE marking?
The CE marking is a kind of trade passport for the European marketplace: it allows the manufacturer to freely circulate their product throughout the 30 countries of the European Economic Area (EEA).
