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CE Marking is the symbol as shown on the top of this page. The letters “CE” are the abbreviation of French phrase “Conformité Européene” which literally means “European Conformity”. The term initially used was “EC Mark” and it was officially replaced by “CE Marking” in the Directive 93/68/EEC in 1993. “CE Marking” is now used in all EU official documents.

The CE marking (also known as CE mark) is a mandatory conformity mark on many products placed on the single market in the European Economic Area (EEA). The CE marking certifies that a product has met EU consumer safety, health or environmental requirements.

The “New Approach” to conformity enables manufacturers to use what is called as “SELF DECLARATION” where the manufacturer himself declares conformity by signing the “Declaration of Conformity (DOC)” and then affixes the CE Mark on his product.
The following simple steps are involved
STEP 1 : Identify Applicable “DIRECTIVES”
STEP 2 : Identify Applicable “Conformity Assessment Module”
Although CE Marking follows the Self Declaration principle, depending upon product complexity and risk to human life, various conformity assessment module are prescribed:-
Module ‘A’ (Internal Production control).
Applicable for products falling under EMC and Low Voltage Directives. Manufacturer tests the product from third party. After compliance with the tests, his production process ensures continued conformance. He maintains “Technical Documentation” as a proof of compliance. There is No mandatory involvement of European Lab (i.e. Notified Body).
Module ‘B’ to ‘H’
Mandatory involvement of European Lab is required which issues “Type Examination Certificate”, certifies documentation (called “Technical Construction File”(TCF) and carries out inspections.
STEP 3 : Identify Applicable “Standard”
STEP 4 : Test one sample of the product. Either yourself or from test lab.
STEP 5 : Compile “Technical Documentation”
STEP 6 : Sign the EC “Declaration of Conformity”
STEP 7 : Affix “CE Mark” on the product.Everybody need to check this mark on electrical appliances.