How do you make a CE declaration?
Six steps to CE marking
- Find the CE directive(s) that apply to your product.
- Know the essential requirements for your product.
- Determine if you need third-party certification.
- Assess product conformity.
- Create and maintain technical documentation.
- Declaration of Conformity & affixing the CE Mark.
What is CE compliance requirements?
CE Marking on a product is a manufacturer’s declaration that a product meets the applicable health, safety, and environmental requirements outlined in the appropriate European product legislation and has undergone the relevant conformity assessment procedure.
How do you write a declaration of conformity?
How to draw up a declaration of conformity
- your name and full business address or that of your authorised representative.
- the product’s serial number, model or type identification.
- a statement, stating you take full responsibility.
- means of identification of product allowing traceability – this can include an image.
What is CE self declaration?
CE marking is required by law and demonstrates that a product meets the minimum safety requirements of an EU Directive or Regulation. Manufacturers of these products may self-certify or self-declare their compliance and make sure there’s the documentary evidence to back up their claims.
What products have CE markings?
Products that need CE marking
- active implantable medical devices.
- appliances burning gaseous fuels.
- cableway installations designed to carry persons.
- eco-design of energy related products.
- electromagnetic compatibility.
- equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
What is a statement of conformity?
A conformity statement or a statement of conformity is an expression that clearly describes the state of compliance or non-compliance to a specification, standard, or requirement.
Does CE mark need to be on packaging?
‘The CE marking must be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly to the product or to its data plate. However, where this is not possible or not warranted on account of the nature of the product, it must be affixed to the packaging, if any, and to the accompanying documents’ (European Commission, 2013).
What is the difference between CE certificate and declaration of conformity?
Sometimes a Declaration of Conformity is referred to as a CE Statement or CE certificate. This is because the DoC is the official document that states that a product meets all EU health and safety requirements and can therefore legally bear the CE mark.
What is a ce document?
The CE Mark on a product is a declaration of the manufacturer. This declaration is an indication that the product complies with the conditions laid down in the relevant directives and that it complies with the essential criteria laid down in the European Union legislation on health, safety and environmental protection.