What is construction products Regulations CE marking?
A CE mark indicates that a product complies with the regulation. It does not necessarily mean that a product will be suitable for all end uses, but it does indicate that the product is consistent with its Declaration of Performance (DoP), as made by the manufacturer.
Can I use CE logo?
Products with CE marking freely available Companies may freely trade any product with CE marking in the EEA. National authorities may not set any further requirements for these products.
What is the CE symbol on products?
CE marking indicates that a product has been assessed by the manufacturer and deemed to meet EU safety, health and environmental protection requirements. It is required for products manufactured anywhere in the world that are then marketed in the EU.
Is CE marking mandatory in the UK?
CE marking is mandatory, but only for those products which are covered by the scope of one or more of the New Approach Directives. Not all products sold in the EU need to bear CE marking. CE marking applies to products, ranging from electrical equipment to toys and from civil explosives to medical devices.
How do I find my CE mark?
The only way to check a CE mark is to validate the documentation, i.e. the Technical File and Declaration of Conformity. There is no such thing as a “CE certificate” or a “CE mark certificate”, there are only notified body certificates.
What do you need to know about CE marking?
The CPR requires manufacturers of products covered by Harmonized European Technical Specifications such as Harmonized Standards and European Technical Assessments (ETAs) to draw up a Declaration of Performance (DoP) and CE mark their product/s.
When did the EU CE marking regulations come into effect?
These Regulations came into operation on 1 July 2013. The aim of the regulation is to harmonise the safety performance of construction products across the EU and they apply as mandatory to anything placed on the market, whether imported or manufactured in the EU.
How many directives are there for CE marking?
There are more than 20 directives setting out the product categories requiring CE marking. The essential requirements that products have to fulfil, for example safety, are created at EU level and are set out in general terms in these directives.
When to use EC Declaration of Conformity and CE mark?
The EC Declaration of Conformity and CE mark are valid as long as your product meets the applicable health, safety, and environmental requirements of the directive (s). If you have changes in product design or characteristics, you may have to have the product (or component) tested to ensure it is still in compliance with the appropriate directive.